Penguin Ice Cream
Going back to 2023, Penguin Ice Cream has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penguin Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Penguin Ice Cream on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Penguin Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Penguin Ice Cream.
How does Penguin Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Penguin Ice Cream most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Penguin Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Penguin Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Penguin Ice Cream 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 Penguin Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Penguin Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.