Bavette's

218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
American
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bavette's has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Bavette's was last inspected on Jul 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bavette's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE LARGE DISHMACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT ENTRANCE FRONT GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 10, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Dec 12, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGED AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 30, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR/SIDE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OM BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BLADE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN MULTIPLE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO DONWSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL DELI PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLES AT FIRST AND BASEMENT'S PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Dec 5, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 30, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH WASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL CAULK DAMAGED. MUST RECAULK SAID EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (BY COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE REACH IN SALAD COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER BATTERY LOW. MUST PROVIDE NEW BATTERY FOR THERMOEMTER/CALIBRATE THERMOMETER.
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Mar 25, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: 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)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME BULK ITEMS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AT A DESIGNATED AREA AND CONTAINER.
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Dec 11, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Nov 5, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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,
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jun 26, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bavette's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bavette's on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bavette's?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bavette's.

Has Bavette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bavette's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bavette's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bavette's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bavette's is inspected roughly once per year on average.