Rustico Italiano

701 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Rustico Italiano eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to the broader Lake Worth restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (47F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling in deep filled container for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (47F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling in deep filled container for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded.

01B-02-5

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of sauce stored on floor by walk in cooler. Operator moved the boxes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp not commercially packaged over cooked vegetables not commercially packaged in one door freezer. Operated stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rustico Italiano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rustico Italiano on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Rustico Italiano compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Rustico Italiano most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Rustico Italiano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rustico Italiano have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rustico Italiano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Rustico Italiano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rustico Italiano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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