Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

12-48 Clintonville Street, Queens, NY 11357
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Aug 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
58
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ralph's Famous Italian Ices last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ralph's Famous Italian Ices on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ralph's Famous Italian Ices?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ralph's Famous Italian Ices.

How does Ralph's Famous Italian Ices compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Ralph's Famous Italian Ices' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ralph's Famous Italian Ices have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ralph's Famous Italian Ices means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ralph's Famous Italian Ices inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ralph's Famous Italian Ices is inspected roughly once per year on average.