Ice Cream House on 36

2 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Ice Cream House on 36 stretching back to 2022. On Nov 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Ice Cream House on 36 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

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

Jan 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dec 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

May 19, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Cream House on 36 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream House on 36 on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ice Cream House on 36?

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 Ice Cream House on 36.

How does Ice Cream House on 36 compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ice Cream House on 36 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ice Cream House on 36's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ice Cream House on 36 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ice Cream House on 36 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 Ice Cream House on 36 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ice Cream House on 36 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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