The Rusty Face
188 Grand Street, New York City, NY 11211 · Brooklyn · Mediterranean
Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-03-13 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
2024-02-21 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 2
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
2023-03-15 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 4
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-han
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene ·
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