Ralph's Italian Ices

46a Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566

Passed re-check · Aug 3, 2026 Directions
92
Excellent BiteKarma score 92 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 7 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 3, 2026: passed with 1 violation.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate, cited 6 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 7 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 3

    Re-Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  3. Passed Jul 29

    Re-Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  4. Passed Jul 10

    Re-Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  5. Passed Jul 2

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

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