Pass

Bavette's

218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 20, 2026

Bavette's was last inspected on July 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 20, 2026 · Suspected Food Poisoning

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink in 1st floor bar. Management provided handwashing signage during inspection. Instructed to maintain handwashign signage at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of debris inside ice machine located in liquor storage room used to provide ice for seafood display.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out lightbulb in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

30 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handsink in basement prep area with loose faucet. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances and rusts on interior water components of the ice machines, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off said machines, remove ice and have interior of two ice machines cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 6-door prep line cooler in the main 1st floor kitchen prep area the said cooler with an air temperature of 35.2f at this time.observed cooked chicken prepared from previous day with internal temperatures ranging from 44.0f-48.1f, raw burger balls at 48f,raw beef filets internal temperatures ranging from 48.7f-53.8f.management voluntarily discarded approximately 32#'s of food worth $560.00. Instructed manager, (tcs foods) must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder and hot holding temperature of 135 f or hotter at all times.priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container in the basement dry storage area without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the basement food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the buildup debris on top of the large dishmachine located on the 1st floor dishwashing area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at base of faucet at the basement prep/dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with spilled dried up debris behind-under-around the ice machines located in the basement prep/dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ventilation system above the large ice machine to remove accumulation of dusts located in the 1st floor rear storage room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no reminder statement on menu. Instructed to add reminder statement to menu. Corrected on site reminder statement added to menu before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of left entrance front glass door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils in container in staging area in basement dining area on shelf stored uncovered. Instructed to store clean equipment and utensils in a self draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor underneath shelving units in chemical storage room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in front of cookline in first floor prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair all damaged floor tiles in front of cookline in first floor prep area for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate with no allergen awareness training. Instructed to provide allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several sinks used for food preparation (1st floor prep area, 1st floor bar area) provided with handwashing aids required for handwashing sinks (soap, paper towels, handwashing signage). Instructed to remove handwashing aids, devices, and signage from sinks not intended for use as handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed internal ambient air thermometers not provided in prep coolers at the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily-viewable location in all cold-holding units used to store tcs food items and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used to line nonfood-contact surfaces (rear grill surface) of cooking equipment at the 1st floor cook line area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil and maintain all nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment as smooth and easily-cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at the 1st floor prep area handwashing sink (near ice tub display) to be leaking, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink faucet plumbing fixture to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in ceiling above dry storage shelves in the basement dry storage area. Instructed to repair hole and maintain all physical facilities in good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Linens/paper towels are in direct contact with hard boiled eggs in the salad prep area. Linens/paper towels may not be used in contact with foods.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Equipment used in the facility is too large to fit and fully immerse within the compartments of the three compartment sink. Facility must install a larger 3compartment sinkthat will allow all equipment to be immersed, use smaller equipment that can fit in the existing 3 compartment sink or use an alternative method of manual warewashing approved by the health department.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fan guard in the prep walk-in cooler and vent above the large dish machine has accumilated with an excessive amount of dust. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signaged at exposed hand washing sinks in upstairs and downstairs prep areas. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on door of walk-in cooler located in basement prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's toilet room in basement and employee restroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  12. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash signage at exposed hand wash sink in downstairs bar, and hand sink in main floor prep area. Instructed to post and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door sweep not tight fitting on the bottom of the rear/side exit door, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris om blade of mounted can opener in basement prep area, instructed to clean blade and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket on prep cooler in basement prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in multiple unisex toilet rooms located throughout the facility. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  14. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash signage at exposed hand wash sink in downstairs bar. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex employee toilet room located adjacent to donwstairs prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  16. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils in use stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small deli plastic containers not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: No splash guard between hand wash sink and prep tables at first and basement's prep area, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14- observed no hand washing signage at hand sink at 1st floor salad station area adjacent to cook line area. Instructed manager to provide signage in said area. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b)- observed time and temperature control for safety foods at improper temperature in walk in cooler: 46.5f, 10lbs of cooked steamed broccoli, $ 12.00:date 12/4/18 45f, 4lbs of roasted roasted tomatoes, $6.00:date 12/4/18 46.5f, 16lbs of mayo, $25.00:12/2/18 (label on container states refrigerate after opening) 45.6f, 32lbs of chicken stock, $10.00: date 12/4/18 45.6f, 4lbs of cooked sweet potatoes, $4.00 informed manager that time and temperature control for safety foods must be 41f or less for cold foods and 135f or more for hot foods. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 66lbs, at a total cost of 137.00 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Walk in cooler ambient air temp was 38.8f, at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11- observed glassware stored at: -basement bar and 1st floor bar stored upright on back bar shelving unit, at time of inspection. Also observed glassware stored at shelving units in 1st floor dining room areas, in middle of dining room, stored upright, at time of inspection. Informed manager that glassware must be stored inverted or upside down to prevent contamination. Instructed manager to store glassware inverted or upside down to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17- observed raw wood shelving units in wine room in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12- unable to identify back flow prevention device on both ice machines in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to identify or install device on both ice machines. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  20. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  21. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Dish wash area exposed handwash bowl caulk damaged. Must recaulk said exposed handwash bowl to wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 1st floor prep area exposed hand wash bowl faucet leaking at base (by cookline). Must repair and maintain sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing inside reach in salad coolers. Must provide thermometers for all coolers.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Instructed manager to repair/replace damaged door gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine also observed accumulated dusts build up on reach in cooler condenser along cookline. Must clean and maintain interior of ice machine and coolers condensers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer battery low. Must provide new battery for thermoemter/calibrate thermometer.

  23. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  24. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: Noted containers of shellfish (oysters)inside walk in cooler at the basement food prep area with no shellfish tags as required by code. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products worth $263 through denaturing process.instructed to always have tags on shellfish at all times until the entire batch is consumed and then the tags should be stored on file for an additional 90 days. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-005(b)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served(seafood, hamburgers, soups etc). Instructed to have a food service manager on site at all times that food is prepared and served. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Noted some bulk items on shelves at the basement food prep area not properly labeled. Instructed to label bulk food items with product names.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop inside ice machine at the basement food prep area. Instructed to store ice scoops at a designated area and container.

  25. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc) on shelves at the food prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

  26. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc) on shelves at the food prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside inner lining of ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

  27. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found raw oysters stored under an open tray of raw beef( restaurant has an oyster bar ) instructed mgr to keep raw and ready-to-eat food items stored according to health code,

  28. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Container to store ice to be use for ready to eat food has no covers. Instructed to provide covers or use ice from covered container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handwash sink in basement bar is slow draining. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Must properly store in a clean container.

  29. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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