Ralph's Italian Ices

1588 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

During a March 9, 2026, inspection of Ralph's Italian Ices in Manhattan, NY, officials recorded three critical and two minor violations, including the presence of mice and issues with equipment maintenance and temperature monitoring. This moderate-risk assessment follows a history of low-risk inspections at the facility.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Violations — Mar 9, 2026 Inspection
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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 underneath the unit.
10F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Critical
Not Critical