What is The Rustic's health inspection score?

The Rustic has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Rustic last inspected?

The Rustic was last inspected on June 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Rustic have?

The Rustic has 48 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Rustic safe to eat at?

The Rustic has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Rustic serve?

The Rustic serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Rustic

Name: The Rustic
Address: 3656 HOWELL ST, Dallas, 75207
Rating: 57

3656 HOWELL ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/7/2023

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American•Design District

Ranked #269 of 422 in Design DistrictBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jun 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

Feb

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener observed with product debris accumulation

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Seal hand sinks to wall properly
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover onion & green chilis inside WIC
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace chopped rubber spatulas
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee beverage inside RIC next to product
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cold holding must be maintained at 41 and below

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
Address possible cooling issues in reach in unit
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Hand wash can't be used for storage of utensils

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair broken pipe under handwash sink.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean can opener blade.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Ice machine soiled, consumable ice may be contaminated
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
hand wash sign needed in male restroom and bar hand sink
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must have RFSM on site during serving hours

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Maintain clean surfaces
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Exposed ceiling
DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Prevent beer dispensing tubes from touching ice
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair ice well legs

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw poultry, ground beef over vegetables

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls and splatter buildup
DAL-3*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed−2
Repair air conditioner
DAL-4*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Keep personal drinks and items separate from serving items
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at bar hand sink

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw beef over potatoes and pasteurized eggs and ready to eat ham
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
deep clean: meat slicer mixer soda gun holders iced drink machine
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemicals over food and utensils

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temps are above 41F (please see measured observations).
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice bin has black mole spore, ice bin in bar area has black mole spores, ice bin for soda is dirty

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-3*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
Provide thermometer
DAL-4*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Clean shelves and replace in WIC. Observed hair and dust stuck in fan covers in coolers.
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
observed fruit flies and flies, dead crickets. tight-fitting doors to eliminate pests from getting inside.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
damp towels must be in s. buckets. sanitizing bucket must be 6 inches off the ground.
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
improper scoop, scoop must have handle was using a blue mug.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Dirty fan covers.
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
burnt lights in venthood (3).
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
missing ceiling tile. moldy ceilings, dirty walls mold spores; possible water leaks gap in the ceiling
DAL-11*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Coolers are not holding temps reading above 50F
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Condensed milk can dented at rim.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Several open employee beverages observed.
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean fan covers in WIC.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in walls where needed.

Base deductions−22 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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