Levain Bakery

167 West 74 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Levain Bakery four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-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.
10B
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 underneath the unit.
10F
78
Dec 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, 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.
06C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
64
Jun 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jun 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Levain Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Levain Bakery on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Levain Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Levain Bakery.

How does Levain Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Levain Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Levain Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Levain Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Levain Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Levain Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Levain Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.