Panino Rustico II

5801 Avenue N, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Panino Rustico II stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Panino Rustico II on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
64
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
58
Jun 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panino Rustico II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panino Rustico II on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panino Rustico II?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panino Rustico II.

How does Panino Rustico II compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Panino Rustico II most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Panino Rustico II's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panino Rustico II have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panino Rustico II 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 Panino Rustico II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panino Rustico II is inspected roughly once per year on average.