Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

1317 East 17 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

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.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
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Jul 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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