Ice Cream House on Ave M

1725 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ice Cream House on Ave M has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Ice Cream House on Ave M is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

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

09C

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

Jun 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

10F

Jan 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Nov 23, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06E

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

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Cream House on Ave M last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream House on Ave M on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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 Ice Cream House on Ave M.

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

Ice Cream House on Ave M most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ice Cream House on Ave M have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ice Cream House on Ave M 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 Ave M inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ice Cream House on Ave M is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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