Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

620 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
May 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
Jan 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Sep 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.

How does Van Leeuwen Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Van Leeuwen 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.

How often is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.