To assess the risk of microbial contamination of edible icefrom catering industry in the Beijing market.Methods63 samples of edible ice was packed in a sterile sampling bag and the process of testing was completedwithin 2 hours. Aerobic plate count, Coliforms, Salmonella, Shigella and Staphylococcus aureus were detected using national standard methods. ResultsSalmonella, Shigella and Staphylococcus aureus were not detected in all samples. The number of aerobic plate count and Coliforms of edible ice from chain restaurants and coffee shops was low, and higher in drinks and desserts shops.ConclusionResults showed that these edible ice was safe. Drinks and desserts shops need to strictly carry out hygienic practices.