Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

4424 Friendly Way Ste 120, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Among Wesley Chapel restaurants, the typical score is 86; Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - 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. No reporting agreements available for any employees. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated 6 employees on staff. 1 manager and 1 food handler certificate available. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink by chest freezer. **Warning**

31B-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of stabilizer mix stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on 6-quart plastic containers on clean dish shelf. **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and takeout container with food on a prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isabel Kassatly Dillon Bryant **Warning**

53B-01-5

Oct 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.

Has Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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