Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS(DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND LOWER CORNERS OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD INSTALLED ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP DRYING RACK INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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 Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.

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.

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