RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Overview

RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND in Coney Island Sea Gate underwent a NYC health inspection on March 25, 2025. The inspection found 2 violations, including 1 critical.

Address
1243 SURF AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Cuisine
Frozen Desserts
Inspection Type
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
12 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 15-27

NYC Health Code Violation 15-27

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-27 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 10G

Dishwashing facilities inadequate

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Inadequate dishwashing spreads bacteria across all utensils and tableware

📋 Code Requirements

Three-compartment sink or approved dishwasher; proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedures

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND — Inspection Questions

Did RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND pass their NYC health inspection on March 25, 2025?
RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND underwent inspection on March 25, 2025. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND have?
RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND 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 15-27 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 15-27 (NYC Health Code Violation 15-27) is a major violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-27 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
What does violation code 10G mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10G (Dishwashing facilities inadequate) is a major violation. Proper warewashing facilities and procedures required to sanitize equipment Inadequate dishwashing spreads bacteria across all utensils and tableware