Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
550 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11238
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 22, 2025
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.
CriticalA 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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 11 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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