American · Midtown-Times Square
RENAISSANCE TIMES SQUARE, MANAGED BY MERRITT HOSPITALITY LLC
714 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036
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VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM health grade & inspection history
712 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036
7 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 6, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 6, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 6, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 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.
Score trend
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM inspection history
3 more 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 6, 2026 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 25, 2024 | A | 4 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 14, 2023 | A | 12 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Calorie Posting / 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.
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 6, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 7 violation points.
When was VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 6, 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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