Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
August 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 5
Rusty Nail currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 4, 2025 found 1 violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
August 4, 2025
- Date
- August 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 9, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Rusty Nail received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2025 with a score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Rusty Nail's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusty Nail's current NYC health grade?
Rusty Nail currently has a A grade.
When was Rusty Nail last inspected?
Rusty Nail was last inspected on August 4, 2025.
What was Rusty Nail's latest inspection score?
Rusty Nail's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Rusty Nail have in its latest inspection?
Rusty Nail had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Rusty Nail located?
Rusty Nail is located at 1701 Foster Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11230.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50103660
Last updated: June 26, 2026