Grade AFrozen Desserts

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

556 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan, 10014

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 5, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Nov 1, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jul 17, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2

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.

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