Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 253 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 2, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 2, 2025
- Date
- April 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 30, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's current NYC health grade?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream currently has a A grade.
When was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream last inspected?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was last inspected on April 2, 2025.
What was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Van Leeuwen Ice Cream have in its latest inspection?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream located?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is located at 253 Columbus Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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: 50089957
Last updated: June 26, 2026