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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

1555 N Damen Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 10, 2025

4

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 10, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 10, 2025License Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 3, 2025LicenseFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 28, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 18, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream — questions

Did Van Leeuwen Ice Cream pass its last health inspection?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream at 1555 N Damen Ave was inspected on Sep 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream?
The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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