RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Overview

RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on December 14, 2022 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
145 AVENUE A
Manhattan, NY 10009
Cuisine
Frozen Desserts
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04L

Evidence of Mice Present in Facility

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM — Inspection Questions

Did RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM pass their NYC health inspection on December 14, 2022?
RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM was closed by the health department on December 14, 2022 with a score of 13 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM have?
RALPH'S FAMOUS ITALIAN ICES AND ICE CREAM had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04L mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04L (Evidence of Mice Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Mouse droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, or live mice observed. WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.