Sugar Hill Creamery

184 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Sugar Hill Creamery has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Sugar Hill Creamery's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Sep 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Mar 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
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
67
Jul 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugar Hill Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugar Hill Creamery on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugar Hill Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sugar Hill Creamery.

How does Sugar Hill Creamery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sugar Hill Creamery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sugar Hill Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sugar Hill Creamery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sugar Hill Creamery 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 Sugar Hill Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sugar Hill Creamery is inspected roughly once per year on average.