Ice Cream Store · Nassau County, NY

Ralph's Italian Ices

1091 Rockaway Avenue

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Ralph's Italian Ices last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Sep 28, 2023 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Ralph's Italian Ices ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Re-Inspection

Nov 4, 2026

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 12AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 12AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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.

Sep 5, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 11DCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 8AContamination

Official Wording

Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 11DCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

Re-Inspection