Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 258 West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
March 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 3, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 3, 2026
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and November 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's current NYC health grade?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream currently has a A grade.
When was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream last inspected?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was last inspected on March 3, 2026.
What was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Van Leeuwen Ice Cream have in its latest inspection?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream located?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is located at 258 West 16th Street in Manhattan, NY 10011.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50125838
Last updated: July 3, 2026