Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
120 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (10 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Sep 23, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 23, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 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.
- 77 rodent inspections on record, 24 finding rat activity.
- 9 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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