Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

3241 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two 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.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Ralph's Famous Italian Ices is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Jun 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

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 9, 2025. The public record contains two 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 Staten Island?

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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