SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Ritas Water Ice last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 5, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Mar 31, 2025 to Aug 5, 2026.
Has Ritas Water Ice ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 31, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Routine
Aug 5, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 31, 2026
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up
Apr 2, 2025
Violations recorded
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 31, 2025
Violations recorded
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
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.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.