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Rustico

65-17 Fresh Pond Road

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Rustico last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited” (official score 28).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 4 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Mar 6, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Rustico ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 6, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 28 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 02HFood temperature

Official Wording

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 05DHandwashing

Official Wording

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

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