Ralph's Italian Ice Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 73-16 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11379
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
22
Last inspection
May 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 7
Ralph's Italian Ice currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 18, 2026 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
May 18, 2026
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ralph's Italian Ice does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Ralph's Italian Ice's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph's Italian Ice's current NYC health grade?
Ralph's Italian Ice currently has a N grade.
When was Ralph's Italian Ice last inspected?
Ralph's Italian Ice was last inspected on May 18, 2026.
What was Ralph's Italian Ice's latest inspection score?
Ralph's Italian Ice's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Ralph's Italian Ice have in its latest inspection?
Ralph's Italian Ice had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Ralph's Italian Ice located?
Ralph's Italian Ice is located at 73-16 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, NY 11379.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50173709
Last updated: July 3, 2026