Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
253 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10023
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago).
Last inspected Apr 2, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 2, 2025
Signs 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.
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.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 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.
- 5×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×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 20 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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