Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Bavettes

Name: Bavettes
Address: 218-222 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL

218-222 W Kinzie St

Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Bavettes last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Sep 14, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has Bavettes ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 14, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Nov 2, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Nov 2, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK IN SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELELVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 20, 2026

Fail

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 20, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS INSIDE SALAD PREP STATION AND RESTROOM LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FULLY SUPPLIED HANDWASHING SINKS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK IN SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELELVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO TOILET IN RESTROOM LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPERLY PLUMBED TOILET IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANTS LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

License