Surreal Creamery Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 538 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
21
Last inspection
May 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 7
Surreal Creamery currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 8, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
May 8, 2025
- Date
- May 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Surreal Creamery's most recent graded inspection in May 2025 was a B, after a A in March 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Surreal Creamery's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surreal Creamery's current NYC health grade?
Surreal Creamery currently has a B grade.
When was Surreal Creamery last inspected?
Surreal Creamery was last inspected on May 8, 2025.
What was Surreal Creamery's latest inspection score?
Surreal Creamery's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Surreal Creamery have in its latest inspection?
Surreal Creamery had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Surreal Creamery located?
Surreal Creamery is located at 538 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50105598
Last updated: June 26, 2026