New York City, NY - A routine inspection at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream on 07/24/2025 resulted in citations for health code violations.
Situated at 81 Bergen Street Brooklyn Ny in Boerum Hill, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
The inspection report notes: "10f. 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." Food safety guidelines indicate that such conditions should be addressed promptly.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| Council District | 33 |
| GRADE DATE | 08/13/2025 |
| BBL | 3026800052 |
| Community Board | 301 |
| Census Tract | 056900 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| SCORE | 13 |
| Longitude | -73.950581289259 |
| CAMIS | 50088407 |
| Latitude | 40.723427394773 |
| PHONE | 3479874774 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Frozen Desserts |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| NTA | BK76 |
| GRADE | A |
| STREET | MANHATTAN AVENUE |
| BUILDING | 620 |
| ZIPCODE | 11222 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/13/2025 |
| DBA | VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM |
| BIN | 3066766 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10D; 04L; 08A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 10D: Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided; inadequate; improperly installed; in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease; heat; steam condensation; vapors; odors; smoke or fumes. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. |
This inspection was conducted on July 24, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 10D: Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
