Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 556 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
March 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 5, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Latest Inspection Details
March 5, 2026
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / 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 was 10, lower than its November 2024 score of 12.
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: 10
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 5, 2026.
What was Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's latest inspection score was 10 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 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream located?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is located at 556 Hudson Street in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 50138113
Last updated: July 3, 2026