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Levain Bakery: health inspection history

1484 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 10028

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Address
1484 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 10028
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
Bakery Products/Desserts
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Mar 13, 2026
Latest inspection
Mar 13, 2026 (Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
4 inspections, May 25, 2023 to Mar 13, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 6 violations, of which 3 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 11 points. Among 188 graded restaurants in ZIP 10028, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Mar 13, 2026 Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 16-03Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

Mar 13, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 11Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 06ACritical Personal 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.

Oct 15, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 4Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10FNot critical 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.

May 25, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 7Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 08BNot critical Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.