The Rusty Face

188 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
American
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, The Rusty Face has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70
Feb 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
82
Mar 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05B
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rusty Face last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rusty Face on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Rusty Face?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Rusty Face.

How does The Rusty Face compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Rusty Face most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Rusty Face's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Rusty Face have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Rusty Face 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 The Rusty Face inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Rusty Face is inspected around two times per year on average.