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Mediterranean · Williamsburg
THE RUSTY FACE health grade & inspection history
188 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211
17 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 21, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 13, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 13, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Score trend
THE RUSTY FACE inspection history
5 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | 17 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 21, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 15, 2023 | — | 32 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04ARecorded in 3 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Official location
THE RUSTY FACE on the map
Common questions
THE RUSTY FACE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE RUSTY FACE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 21, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 17 violation points.
When was THE RUSTY FACE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 13, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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