What is Surprise Scoop's health inspection score?

Surprise Scoop has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Surprise Scoop last inspected?

Surprise Scoop was last inspected on November 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Surprise Scoop have?

Surprise Scoop has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Surprise Scoop safe to eat at?

Surprise Scoop has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Surprise Scoop serve?

Surprise Scoop serves Frozen Desserts cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Surprise Scoop

Name: Surprise Scoop
Address: 139 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10003
Rating: 80

139 1 AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 11/10/2025

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Frozen Desserts•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 64% of frozen desserts restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 10, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+41 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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139 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

May

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatestEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High3 Med

7 total4 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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