Ample Hills Creamery

520 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ample Hills Creamery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Ample Hills Creamery squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
58
Sep 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ample Hills Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ample Hills Creamery on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ample Hills Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ample Hills Creamery.

How does Ample Hills Creamery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ample Hills Creamery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ample Hills Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ample Hills Creamery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ample Hills Creamery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ample Hills Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ample Hills Creamery is inspected roughly once per year on average.