Smoove Ice Cream
279 GRAND STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (3 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 6, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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 was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 25 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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