Rustik Tavern

471 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
American
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Rustik Tavern has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
78
Jul 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Apr 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rustik Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rustik Tavern on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rustik Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rustik Tavern.

How does Rustik Tavern compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Rustik Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Rustik Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rustik Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rustik Tavern 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 Rustik Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rustik Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.