Grade AFrozen Desserts

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

48 1/2 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Critical
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 18, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Apr 8, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	1
Jun 27, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (5 critical)
Jun 12, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)

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.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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