Rustico
65-17 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 6, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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