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Levain Bakery
840 W Randolph St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
May 27, 2026
6
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on May 27, 2026
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA. STORING IN MECHANICAL ROOM IS PROHIBITED
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN CABINET UNDER 1ST FLOOR FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND STORE IN PROPER AREA
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 15, 2022 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Levain Bakery — questions
- Did Levain Bakery pass its last health inspection?
- Levain Bakery at 840 W Randolph St was inspected on May 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at Levain Bakery?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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