Surreal Creamery

126 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Surreal Creamery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The last inspection found five violations, up from two the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Surreal Creamery's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
58
Apr 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
May 9, 2023
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surreal Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surreal Creamery on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surreal Creamery?

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

How does Surreal Creamery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Surreal Creamery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Surreal Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Surreal Creamery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Surreal 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 Surreal Creamery inspected?

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