San Diego County health officials have temporarily closed Van Leeuwen Ice Cream after inspectors flagged a vermin violation.
What Led To The Shutdown
According to SanDiegoVille, Van Leeuwen was ordered closed after inspectors flagged a vermin violation.
SanDiegoVille reports that a September 15 inspection led to the closure.
The UTC Location's Closure
The closure affects a Van Leeuwen location that opened at Westfield UTC in January 2025.
The Westfield UTC location is the shop affected by the closure.
About The Brand And Its San Diego Debut
Van Leeuwen was founded in New York City in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen, and Laura O'Neill, who initially sold ice cream from a street-roving truck before growing into a brand known for French ice cream and dairy-free options. The company was expected to arrive in San Diego in late 2024 and ultimately opened its first local scoop shop at Westfield UTC in January 2025, SanDiegoVille reports.
The Westfield UTC location serves ice cream and other menu items, and the shop is listed at 4301 La Jolla Village Drive, with advertised hours of 11am to 11pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. It sits within a food court roster that includes Salt & Straw, SomiSomi, and Venchi, per the same report. Residents interested in the county's inspection process, including how to search past reports, can consult San Diego County's online inspection services page.
