Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

712 7 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Van Leeuwen Ice Cream three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Nov 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
90
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
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 Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three 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 three 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 82 out of 100, which is higher 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 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.