Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
81 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn, 11201
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jul 24, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 24, 2025
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| May 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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