Ice Cream House on Bedford

873 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Ice Cream House on Bedford has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 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

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

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

Nov 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Cream House on Bedford last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream House on Bedford on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ice Cream House on Bedford.

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

Ice Cream House on Bedford most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Ice Cream House on Bedford have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ice Cream House on Bedford 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 Ice Cream House on Bedford inspected?

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

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