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Frozen Desserts · Midtown-Times Square
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM health grade & inspection history
1250 6 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10020
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 20, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 20, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 20, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM inspection history
9 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 8, 2024 | A | 4 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | 24 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM on the map
Common questions
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 20, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 20, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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