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When was Ritas Italian Ice & Frozen Custard last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 12, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “Violations recorded”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from May 16, 2025 to Oct 12, 2026.
Has Ritas Italian Ice & Frozen Custard ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 16, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine
Oct 12, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Responsibilities of the Permit Holder
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 12, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
May 16, 2025
Violations recorded
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.