Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 1.5LBS. PARSNIP. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE.APPX.1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & BAR AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,UNDER & AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SUCH AS SLICING OF LIMES, BY A MALE BARTENDER.INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS.APPX. 1LBS. SLICED LIMES. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FL. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. COOKED GRILLED ONIONS RANGING FROM 70.5F-90.0F ON TOPSIDE OF GRILL AND ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT GRILL. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 3LBS.$8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 1.5LBS. PARSNIP. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE.APPX.1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET, ON FLOOR UNDER COUNTER AT BAR, UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, IN LIQUOR ROOM ON SHELVING UNIT, AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK, AUDIO ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/11/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAINLINE FROM INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,UNDER & AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & BAR AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FIRST TOILET. ROOM MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.
10
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SMALL CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES TO HANDLE TCS FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS.
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AND S=FLOOR DRAIN IN WAREWASHING ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN.
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95
Nov 27, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING THE INSPECTION. A TRAY OF HAMBURGER BUNS WAS SITTING ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT LAUNDRY ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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86
Oct 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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95
Oct 19, 2021
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IN DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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67
Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE REMOVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
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86
Sep 17, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND HAVE CONTINUOS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020 PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A DUMPSTER CONTAINER OR PROOF OF CONTRACT WITH GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE COMPANY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE REMOVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT BAR AREA AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES WHEREVER NEEDED. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern.
Has Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leavitt Street Tavern — Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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