Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

1317 East 17 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 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

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

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

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard.

How does Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard 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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