RITA'S ITALIAN ICE & FROZEN CUSTARD.

NYC Health Dept

1317 EAST 17 STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 24 points (Mar 2026). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Not Critical Facility Condition

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, sm

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

MAR 19

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

JUL 10

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Critical Pest Activity

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 fl

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 fingernai

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