RUSTIKO

Name: RUSTIKO
Address: 9476 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL, 33154, US
Rating: 42.1

9476 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154

License #2332657

42.1 Grade F / 100

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September 30, 2026 · 9 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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RUSTIKO in SURFSIDE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 47 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 30, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. O served ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris of the floor at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinara sauce (110F - Hot Holding) inside warmer next to stove at kitchen area. Employee increased the temperature of the unit to reheat marinara sauce during inspection.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves and not washing his hands. Coached employee on proper procedures. Employee washed hands during inspection.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed corn can dented at preparation table next to back door at kitchen area. Operator segregated during inspection.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack on top of preparation table at preparation area in front of back door at kitchen area. Employee stored properly.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile not placed correctly. Observed 2 ceiling tiles above cook line not placed correctly. Employee placed tiles correctly.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in back prep room with deep cuts.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at cook line in front of oven.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables stored on floor near exterior door.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between hand wash sink and wall in kitchen near oven. Chef removed knife.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Chef removed tongs.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf above oven.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near oven.