Rustiko
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Rustiko has six inspections in the public record. Rustiko was last inspected on Oct 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Rustiko's latest score of 61 falls below the Surfside average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded in hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cold vent in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler at cook line rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep counter in kitchen. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach at front counter missing label. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen and in restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles above exterior door.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under pizza oven.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipment at prep table near sink. Employee removed knife from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
58
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed squeeze bottle with sauce stored inside of ice machine. Employee removed squeeze bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 cases with cauliflower in the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager stored on the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rustiko last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rustiko on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rustiko?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rustiko.
How does Rustiko compare to other restaurants in Surfside?
Rustiko most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.
Has Rustiko's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rustiko have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rustiko 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 Rustiko inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rustiko is inspected around two times per year on average.
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