Ben & Jerry's

Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, NY 10111
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ben & Jerry's has been inspected three times since 2022. Ben & Jerry's was last inspected on Jul 25, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Ben & Jerry's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
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
90
Mar 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Feb 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's on file is from Jul 25, 2024. 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 two 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 90 out of 100, which is higher than 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben & Jerry's 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 Ben & Jerry's inspected?

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