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RITAS ITALIAN WATER ICE AND FROZEN CUSTARD

840 A1A N STE 150, Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 · 904.686.1495

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats4
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6502558
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Box of flavored syrup in prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of to go cups and lids on floor in prep area.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting form available. Emailed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Basic/13-07-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service cups on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled Bulk food container. Sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear door blocked by boxes. Moved by manager.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine tests strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs at any hand wash stations.
Basic/31B-04-4
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
/51-04-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.