Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

131 Seaport Bl, Boston, MA 02210
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has been inspected six times since 2024. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was last inspected on Jul 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment stored in the handsink on service line. Discontinue and retrain staff on prooper use of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
90
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted soiled spatula stored in the hand sink in the front service area. Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No strips available on site to test the sanitizer solution. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No Person in charge available during the inspection. Provide
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
74
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a hanging panel on the stand up freezer. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a hanging panel on the stand up freezer. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.

How does Van Leeuwen Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.