Levain Bakery
351 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10024
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 28, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Caloric 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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Grade A | Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
Check any restaurant before you go
Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.
Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.