Levain Bakery

2167 Frederick Douglas Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10026
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Levain Bakery has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Levain Bakery is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Jun 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Levain Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Levain Bakery on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Levain Bakery?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Levain Bakery.

How does Levain Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Levain Bakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Levain Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Levain Bakery have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

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.