Ben & Jerry's

2720 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Ben & Jerry's three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Ben & Jerry's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
74
Jan 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Aug 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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 Ben & Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerry's.

How does Ben & Jerry's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ben & Jerry's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ben & Jerry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerry's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ben & Jerry's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ben & Jerry's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben & Jerry's is inspected roughly once per year on average.