THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP in Prospect Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025
📍 816 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ Frozen Desserts
Overview
The Social Ice Cream Shop in Prospect Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP in Prospect Heights: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
Sep 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
GRADE A
Jan 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
06C
Oct 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Live roaches in facili...
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP in Prospect Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP last inspected?
- THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP was last inspected on November 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP's current health grade?
- THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP had?
- THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP was 28 points on October 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE SOCIAL ICE CREAM SHOP has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.