L.e.s. Ice Cream Factory
88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (4 months ago).
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 19, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 15 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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