Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

943 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the earliest from 2023. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up four times.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest score of 58 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Oct 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
64
Sep 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
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
78

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 Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.

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

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream 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 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.