RUSTY'S FLAVOR

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Overview

RUSTY'S FLAVOR was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 13, 2022 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
2261 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD
Manhattan, NY
Cuisine
Caribbean
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
9 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10B

Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.

📋 Code Requirements

Install backflow preventers on ALL required fixtures. Maintain air gaps (2x pipe diameter minimum). Fix all leaks immediately. Ensure proper drainage - no standing water. Regular plumbing inspection. No direct connections between sewage and water supply.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.23
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

View Facility Profile → View All Closures

RUSTY'S FLAVOR — Inspection Questions

Did RUSTY'S FLAVOR pass their NYC health inspection on April 13, 2022?
RUSTY'S FLAVOR was closed by the health department on April 13, 2022 with a score of 63 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did RUSTY'S FLAVOR have?
RUSTY'S FLAVOR had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10B (Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained) is a major violation. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided. Sewage disposal system in disrepair. WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.