The Rusty Face
188 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, 11211
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 13, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 13, 2025
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 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.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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