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Bavette'S

218 W Kinzie St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 20, 2026

29

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 20, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM USED TO PROVIDE ICE FOR SEAFOOD DISPLAY.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 20, 2026Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 1 (High)
May 11, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 10, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2024CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2021Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2020CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2019ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2016CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2013Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2012LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Bavette'S — questions

Did Bavette'S pass its last health inspection?
Bavette'S at 218 W Kinzie St was inspected on Jul 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Bavette'S?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDWASH
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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