Rita's Water Ice

160 Malabar Rd Sw Unit 113, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Rita's Water Ice stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Palm Bay restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Red Back door in storage area. Light gapin left lower corner of door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No employee agreement 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. Provided to operator for new employee**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor, multiple syrup jugs on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Standing reach-in freezer shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By freezer **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop chocolate chips in reach in freezer 2 door by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated employee. Chicken wings and hot sauce in 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Water not turned on educated employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

10-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom of reach in freezer. Single door in back

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**

32-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rita's Water Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rita's Water Ice on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rita's Water Ice compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Rita's Water Ice most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Rita's Water Ice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rita's Water Ice have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Rita's Water Ice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rita's Water Ice is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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