Malai Ice Cream

268 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Malai Ice Cream three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Malai Ice Cream is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
82
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Malai Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Malai Ice Cream on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Malai Ice Cream?

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 Malai Ice Cream.

How does Malai Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Malai Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Malai Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Malai Ice Cream 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 Malai Ice Cream inspected?

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