Sam's Fried Ice Cream

37B Orchard St, Manhattan, NY 10002
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Sam's Fried Ice Cream on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Oct 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Fried Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Fried Ice Cream on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sam's Fried Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sam's Fried Ice Cream most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sam's Fried Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Fried Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam's Fried 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.