The Ice Box-Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

264-21 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11004
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so The Ice Box-Ralph's Famous Italian Ices is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
82
Oct 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ice Box-Ralph's Famous Italian Ices last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ice Box-Ralph's Famous Italian Ices on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Ice Box-Ralph's Famous Italian Ices compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Ice Box-Ralph's Famous Italian Ices most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Ice Box-Ralph's Famous Italian Ices' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ice Box-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 The Ice Box-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.