Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
61
Score
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone two inspections, both resulting in a moderate risk designation. During the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026, the facility was cited for six violations, including issues with ventilation, equipment cleanliness, and the absence of a food protection certificate.
2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jul 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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
Critical
Not Critical
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