VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM.

NYC Health Dept

61 WEST HOUSTON STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 12 points (May 2026). Up from 5 points at the prior graded inspection.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Critical Employee Hygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand

MAY 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Facility Condition

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

MAR 21

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Facility Condition

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

MAY 24

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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