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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

304 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Frozen Desserts Park Slope-Gowanus (929) 710-2121

Grade A · as of Apr 23, 2026

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was last inspected on April 23, 2026 and scored 2 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 23, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

A

Score: 2 points (A range)

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    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.

ABAug 7, 2023: 101023/08Aug 12, 2024: 5524/08Apr 23, 2026: 2226/04
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. A 5 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

    • GeneralPests

      Garbage bins were not pest-proof or not kept covered and clean.

      Official wording (code 08B)

      Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

  2. A 10 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

      Official wording (code 06E)

      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.