Bavette'S
Mostly clean — 14 of 19 passed, one prior failure
2025-07-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-07-15 Fail Complaint 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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 CLEAN...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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 WI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE LARGE DISHMACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM.
2025-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT ENTRANCE FRONT GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
2024-07-10 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 SI...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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 ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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-CLE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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 RE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
2023-12-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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 F...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
2022-09-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGED AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2021-06-30 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR/SIDE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OM BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BLADE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN MULTIPLE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
2020-01-15 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO DONWSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
2019-02-15 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SMALL DELI PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLES AT FIRST AND BASEMENT'S PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
2018-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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, 16L...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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, ST...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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 ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
2017-08-30 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-08-02 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISH WASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL CAULK DAMAGED. MUST RECAULK SAID EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (BY COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE REACH IN SALAD COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
2016-04-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER BATTERY LOW. MUST PROVIDE NEW BATTERY FOR THERMOEMTER/CALIBRATE THERMOMETER.
2015-03-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
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.INSTRUCTE...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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 S...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME BULK ITEMS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AT A DESIGNATED AREA AND CONTAINER.
2014-12-11 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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.
2014-09-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2013-11-05 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
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,
2013-10-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2012-06-26 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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