VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Prospect Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025
📍 550 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ Frozen Desserts
Overview
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Prospect Heights holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a current inspection score of 13 points. Across 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Prospect Heights: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Dec 22, 2025
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
Dec 22, 2025
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
Dec 22, 2025
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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
Oct 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food p...
Oct 7, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Mar 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-...
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VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Prospect Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM last inspected?
- VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM was last inspected on December 22, 2025 (Grade A).
- 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 9 health inspections on record from March 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM was 35 points on October 7, 2024. 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.