Rustle & Roux

227 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 17 inspections at Rustle & Roux stretching back to 2014. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “approved thawing methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rustle & Roux is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping spatulas and spoons in stagnant water at room temp at front prep line, instructed to to keep utensils according to health code, ie.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged section of insulation around cooling line in walk-in cooler, instructed to replace.
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER AND 2 STEAMER UNIT STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PEAS IN METAL BOWL SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER ON THE PREP TABLE. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER CORRECTED PLACED THE METAL BOWL OF PEAS UNDER RUNNING WATER DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS LOCATED IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE CORNER AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION WHERE THE RED BULL COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH OF THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE SLIDING COKE COOLER AND CATER COOLER STORED IN THE REAR CATERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SALAD, COOKIES, DOUGHNUTS ETC. PRE-PACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE. FOUND NO INGREDIENT LABEL LOCATED ON PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING LABEL REQUIREMENTS TO ALL PREPACKAGED SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP COOLER (TOP COOLER PORTION) WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. COOLER IS LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. ALSO NOTED RIGHT TOP DOOR OF PREP COOLER BROKEN . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENT ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AREA FILLED WITH DUST. VENT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN .
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 63F LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO FRYER. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND NO TCS FOODS IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED COOLER IN USE FILLED WITH SLICED ONIONS AND BELL PEPPERS AND A VARIETY OF SAUCES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE SAID COOLER. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAID COOLER MUST REMAIN TAGGED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SALAD, COOKIES, DOUGHNUTS ETC. PRE-PACKAGED FOR SELF SERVICE. FOUND NO INGREDIENT LABEL LOCATED ON PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING LABEL REQUIREMENTS TO ALL PREPACKAGED SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS (CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK DETACHED FROM WALL LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED PREP COOLER (TOP COOLER PORTION) WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. COOLER IS LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. ALSO NOTED RIGHT TOP DOOR OF PREP COOLER BROKEN . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENT ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AREA FILLED WITH DUST. VENT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN .
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Nov 4, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE PUBLIC MEN & WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF OF TCS FOOD (ITALIAN SANDWICHES 46.0 F AND CHICKEN WRAPS 46 F) STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.BUY STATEMENT OF MANAGER FACILITY DOES COOK TO ORDER PRODUCTS THEREFORE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE HAS SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF LIME AND CALCIUM AND SHOULD BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES BUILDING DISPOSING SERVICE AND THAT AREA AROUND GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS OBSERVED WITH TRASH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM CAULKING FROM WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 4, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED OR NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( EGGS), WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED NUTS, PARFAIT WITH GRANOLA, ASSORTED SALAD, ( CHICKEN,ETC). INSTRUCTED ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH INGREDIENTS .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO SHEET PAN STORAGE RACK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BY STORAGE RACK NEXT TO OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CUTTING BOARDS WITH BLACK CUTS ON PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amount of orange, slimy, mold like substance on ceiling of lower interior compartment of ice machine on the right side. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observe heavy grease build up on panini machine in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observe large amount of black, slimy substance along top edge of dish room steel counter. Must remove, clean, sanitize and reseal. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up along baseboard (next to and behind equipment) in front prep area. Must pull all equipment away from wall and properly clean baseboards throughout front prep area. Must maintain same.
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May 12, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In the hot holding unit of customer service counter: 2.5lbs assorted breakfast sandwiches with eggs @ 112.3F-122.4F; 3lbs of pork sausage links @ 109.1F-113.4F; In the cold holding unit at the customer service counter: 6lbs of liquid eggs @ 44.6F-45.6F; In the 1 door upright cooler in front prep: 10lbs of beef @ 44.6F-46.5F; and 2lbs of shrimp @ 45.5F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less, and 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 24lbs of denatured foods during inspection, estimating value of $25. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up in lower interior of fryers in front prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same. Found excessive dust accumulation on lower interior of cabinet to the left of "create station" in the front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust accumulation above the take out prep area in the rear prep area/kitchen. Must remove dust, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found right sink in ladies room inoperable. Must repair and maintain same.
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Dec 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AREA DUSTY AROUND PIZZA PREP STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LOWER WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. APPROX 3LBS OF HUMMUS ON PREP FOOD LINE AT 68.7F,AND 4LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOODS REMOVE AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI ,AT COST APPROX $40,00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BLACK FOOD ROLLING CARTS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER AND UPPER WALLKS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE DIRTY AND DUSTY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE CEILING OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AREA IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE OR PROVIDE PROOF THAT COFFEE MACHINE HAS AN INTERNAL BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED IN THE BACK CATERING COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Jul 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW EGGS IN CARTON BEING STORED IN A 2DR REFRIGERATOR ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS AT THE MAIN PREP LINE(FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.CDI.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER IN THE LADIES CUSTOMER RESTROOM(ACTUAL HOT WATER TEMP 65F)UPON INSPECTION. PREMISES MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT (MINIMUM OF 85F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS) AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. FOUND VARIOUS PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHUAST HOOD FILTERS AT THE REAR COOKING LINE AREA. FOUND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE FRONT LINE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA. MUST ADJUST THE TIMING VALVE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS SO AS TO LAST 15 SECONDS WITH HOT WATER AT A MINUMUM OF 85F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL RESTROOM ROOMS ON PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS IN THE SALAD PREP AREA NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. FOUND VARIOS WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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May 20, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER/SEPARATION FROM PUBLIC AND PREP AREAS AT OPEN SPACES LEADING INTO COOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE MOLD MACHINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. MUST RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH LOG BOOK ECT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, REAR AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SALAD BAR CABINETS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTERS OF DEBRIS AND DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLAEN ALL FLOORS THROUGHTOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, VENT COVER AT CEILING IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO WALL AT REAR OFFICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN HOSE AT SODA DISPENSER IN FRONT AREA. LEAK AT ICE MACHINE AT REAR, MUST REPAIR. 9.5 TURBO CHEF OVEN LOCATED IN DELI AREA AND PANINI PRESS NEEDS TO BE VENTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR, AND PROVIDE SHELVING AT LEAST 6' OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rustle & Roux last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rustle & Roux on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rustle & Roux?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Rustle & Roux.

Has Rustle & Roux's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rustle & Roux have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rustle & Roux means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Rustle & Roux inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rustle & Roux is inspected roughly once per year on average.