L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory

88 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Oct 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory.

How does L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory 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 L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory is inspected roughly once per year on average.