VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026
📍 432 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Frozen Desserts
Overview
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Murray Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points from its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 3 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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.
GRADE A
May 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes...
Jan 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Properly...
GRADE B
Dec 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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.
May 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allow...
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VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM last inspected?
- VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM was last inspected on January 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 6 health inspections on record from May 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade B 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 43 points on May 26, 2022. 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?
- No. VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.