VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026
📍 712 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Frozen Desserts
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream at its Midtown Times Square location holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the frozen dessert shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 ...
Sep 14, 2023
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served ...
GRADE A
Sep 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM last inspected?
- VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 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 4 health inspections on record from September 2023 through January 2026. 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 12 points on September 14, 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?
- No. VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.