VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 2, 2025
📍 253 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Frozen Desserts
Overview
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Dec 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided ...
GRADE A
Nov 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage ...
Jun 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on...
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VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM last inspected?
- VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM was last inspected on April 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 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 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 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 25 points on December 27, 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.