Rusty's Flavor Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 2261 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, Manhattan, NY
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
March 4, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 6
Rusty's Flavor currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 4, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 4, 2026
- Date
- March 4, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 4, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Rusty's Flavor received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 27.
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's Flavor's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusty's Flavor's current NYC health grade?
Rusty's Flavor does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Rusty's Flavor last inspected?
Rusty's Flavor was last inspected on March 4, 2026.
What was Rusty's Flavor's latest inspection score?
Rusty's Flavor's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Rusty's Flavor have in its latest inspection?
Rusty's Flavor had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Rusty's Flavor located?
Rusty's Flavor is located at 2261 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard in Manhattan, NY.
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: 50033660
Last updated: June 26, 2026