Rustler's Rooste
A8383 S 48th St, Phoenix 85044
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00754
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history14 on record
2026
May 18, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed drain line from ice tray in upstairs bar on floor sink. Informed PIC that drain line must create an air gap instead of an air break. Drain line must be at least 1in. above floor sink. Observed pipe leaking from 3 comp sink in upstairs bar, and 3 comp sink in kitchen (next to dishwasher). All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC had informed maintenance at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Reviewed hand sink distance requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed several boxes of raw chicken stacked on baking sheets and stored directly on the floor in the meat cutting room. Informed PIC that all food needs to be stored at least 6-inches off of the floor. PIC instructed employee to move the chicken at least 6-inches off of the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Jul 31, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 24, 2025Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment's printed and online menus missing the disclosure method of the consumer advisory on the big burger, rib eye, top sirloin steak, filet, and vaquero entree. Informed PIC that the disclosure method needs the to add to the printed and online menu prior to reinspection on 8/4/2025. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 8/4/2025.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Mar 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a tall pot of beef au jus in the reach in cooler with an internal temperature of 64*F. PIC stated that the au jus was prepared the night prior. Informed PIC that due to not reaching the cooling parameters, the au jus needs to be discarded. PIC discarded the au jus at time of inspection. Au jus was embargoed. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2024
Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 5, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed drainpipe in the bar area fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that the pipe needs to be lifted so that there is a one-inch air gap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the drain. PIC had maintenance fix the pipe at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Apr 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Frank.Discussed requirement for equipment and surfaces in food prep and storage to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 4,Signer: Frank Gonzales
2023
Dec 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tony S.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.12, P: Rodent Bait Stations - Observed non-covered non-fully contained rat traps with bait stored on top of prep table at time of inspection. Observed non-covered, non-fully contained rat traps stored on lower shelf of prep area where pans are stored. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about approved traps and locations for traps. Instructed PIC to remove bait stations and ensure that pest control is only be performed by a licensed pest control company. PIC relocated bait stations outside at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - The floor in the prep area of the kitchen pitted and have pockets that can accumulate food debris and grease. The floor in the downstairs bar and near the ice machine near the water feature has spalled to reveal the pebble concrete sub flooring. Observed cracked and broken baseboard tiles throughout the establishment. Repair to smooth, non-absorbent easily cleanable surfaces. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Nov 7, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to Frank.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Samuel Olvera Hernandez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. .......Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee wiped their hands on a cloth towel then handled clean food equipment without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and stated they would review hand washing with the employees. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas.........The floor in the prep area of the kitchen pitted and have pockets that can accumulate food debris and grease. The floor in the downstairs bar has spalled to reveal the pebble concrete sub flooring. Please repair to smooth, non-absorbent easily cleanable surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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