Levain Bakery was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
May 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in small refrigeration unit in 1st floor prep area. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use equipment stored in mechanical room in basement. Instd to remove and store in proper storage area. Storing in mechanical room is prohibited
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Single service articles stored in cabinet under 1st floor front handwash sink. Instd to remove to prevent possible contamination and store in proper area
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at cold faucet handle at 1st floor main handwash sink. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand washing sink in the basement dish washing area with a water temperature over 120f. The water temperature cannot be controlled by the user. Management instructed that all exposed hand washing sinks must be between 100-120f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand washing sink in the basement dish washing area not accessible for use. There were boxes stored in front of the exposed hand washing sink and around the knee paddle used to activate the water faucet. Management instructed that all hand washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed an inadequate sanitizer concentration reading at the sanitizer compartment of the 3-compartment sink. The sanitizer reading was at 452 ppm for lactic acid. Management instructed to provide between 704-1875 ppm for lactic acid at the 3-compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2599987 on 8/12/24 not corrected: 57 - observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on the floor in the basement furnace room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in basement toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.