RUSTIKO
9476 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 305.318.2525
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near oven.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling tile not placed correctly. Observed 2 ceiling tiles above cook line not placed correctly. Employee placed tiles correctly.
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.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in back prep room with deep cuts.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at cook line in front of oven.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables stored on floor near exterior door.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Chef removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf above oven.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded in hand wash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep counter in kitchen. Manager removed towel.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cold vent in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler at cook line rusted.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach at front counter missing label. Employee labeled bottle.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles above exterior door.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under pizza oven.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipment at prep table near sink. Employee removed knife from in between equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen and in restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk cooler soiled with dust debris.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep table in front of walk in cooler. Employee removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in restrooms.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored in undrained ice. Observed squeeze bottle with sauce stored inside of ice machine. Employee removed squeeze bottle.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 cases with cauliflower in the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager stored on the shelves.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.