VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025
📍 45 SPRING STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Frozen Desserts
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🚇 Canal Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 8 points. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, bet...
Mar 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Pesticide not prop...
Mar 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 4
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
GRADE C
Jan 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing are...
Nov 2, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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.
F...
Nov 2, 2023
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Nov 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
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VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM last inspected?
- VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM was last inspected on October 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM's current health grade?
- VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM had?
- VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM has 7 health inspections on record from November 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM was 59 points on November 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.