RUSTICO ITALIANO
701 LUCERNE AVE, Lake Worth FL 33460 · 561.547.2782
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (47F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling in deep filled container for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (47F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling in deep filled container for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (47F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling in deep filled container for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored above r frozen bread. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Several large spoons and spatulas stored handle side down in a round container. Explained and operator stored handle side up.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes of sauce stored on floor by walk in cooler. Operator moved the boxes to shelf.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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