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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

556 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

Frozen Desserts West Village (718) 701-1630

Grade A · as of Mar 5, 2026

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was last inspected on March 5, 2026 and scored 10 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 5, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 10 points (A range)

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

    Official wording (code 06C)

    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.

  • 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.

ABJul 17, 2023: 0023/07Nov 1, 2024: 121224/11Mar 5, 2026: 101026/03
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. –

    Calorie Posting · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkNutrition labeling

      Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided

  2. A 12 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

      Official wording (code 04L)

      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    • 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

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  3. –

    Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

      Food allergy poster not posted where staff prepare food.

      Official wording (code 20-01)

      Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

  4. A 0 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralOther

      No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.

      Official wording (code 28-06)

      Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.