The Rock Bistro

1009 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Other
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Rock Bistro has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Apr 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 six violations to two.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Rock Bistro is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jan 24, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rock Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rock Bistro on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Rock Bistro?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Rock Bistro.

How does The Rock Bistro compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Rock Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Rock Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Rock Bistro have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Rock Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.