Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

30-02 30 Street, Queens, NY 11102

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Last inspected: Sep 19, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus seven before.

The pattern that stands out is personal cleanliness is inadequate, which has been cited one time.

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Aug 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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 Sep 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been cited one time, 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's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ralph's Famous Italian Ices have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

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.

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