Rusty Nail

1701 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
American
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Rusty Nail has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to one.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Rusty Nail on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Dec 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
70
Aug 9, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rusty Nail last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rusty Nail on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rusty Nail?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Rusty Nail.

How does Rusty Nail compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Rusty Nail most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Rusty Nail's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rusty Nail have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rusty Nail 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 Rusty Nail inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rusty Nail is inspected roughly once per year on average.