Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 1250 6th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10020
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 20, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 20, 2026
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 16, 2023
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: January 2026 and March 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 4.
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: 13
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 January 20, 2026.
What was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Van Leeuwen Ice Cream have in its latest inspection?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream located?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is located at 1250 6th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10020.
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: 50099379
Last updated: June 26, 2026