218-222 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
River NorthRequired before the city issues a business license.
Critical plumbing failures including missing toilet, no hot water at bar sink, and absent handwashing stations.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Bavettes has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 0% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 20, 2026.