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The Social Ice Cream Shop

816 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at The Social Ice Cream Shop stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 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.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The Social Ice Cream Shop's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
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
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
82
Sep 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
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
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Oct 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
43
Mar 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Social Ice Cream Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Social Ice Cream Shop on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Social Ice Cream Shop?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Social Ice Cream Shop.

How does The Social Ice Cream Shop compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has The Social Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Social Ice Cream Shop 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 The Social Ice Cream Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Social Ice Cream Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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