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Evergreen

3537 S Paulina(1700W), CHICAGO, IL 60609 · School

Inspection summary

Evergreen has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 15, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 5, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 19, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 3, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 17 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • No valid food service manager certificate on site, while handling TCS foods. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Storing mop and bucket in dry food storage room, Instructed to keep away from food storage rooms.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE ARE WITH BROKEN OUTSIDE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE UNIT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SERVICE LINE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED ONE HANDSINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MIMIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCET.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ONE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR WASHROOM IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA USED BY FEMALE STAFF, MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (DAMAGED LID). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b).
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S & 3RD FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR BREAD RACK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP SINK AREA NEAR KITCHEN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR BREAD RACK IN KITCHEN.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR WASHROOM IN OFFICE AREA USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN/MISSING LID). THIS PROVIDE A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(b).
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no exposed hand sink in room where dispensing open, hot/cold TCS foods. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand sink with hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, and a hand washing sign in the same room where dispensing is taking place. Must maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Observed stained insulation around pipes over food stored on shelves in dry storage room. Must remove. Must completely encase pipes with non-absorbent, non-porous material. Must maintain same.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STEAMER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT ENTRANCE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO TRUE 2-DOOR FREEZER ADJACENT TO 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MANAGER'S OFFICE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN MANAGER'S OFFICE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREAS.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES HAM SANDWICHES,CUT FRUITS AND CAESAR SALAD AT TEMPERATURES 49F TO 53F IN SERVICE COOLER MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOOD DISTROYED 18LB AT $20 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR AT WALLBASE NEEDS CLEANING AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED SPILLS INSIDE OF THE SMALL PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE SNEEZE GUARDS CRACKED(NOT MAINTAINED), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FRONT STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN DUE TO THE WALL CONNECTION OF THE COLD WATER INLET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED (BROKEN) NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AROUND DISH MACHINE, NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. DUSTY CEILING VENT/CEILING TILES MAIN LUNCH ROOM, NEED TO REMOVE DUST. NEED TO REPAIR WALL GOING INTO REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. NEED TO PROVINDE NEW SHIELDS.
  17. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF SPIDERWEBS.
  18. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND 1-COMP SINK BY OFFICE. MUST SEAL BEHIND 1-COMP SINK,AND REPAIR WALL IN PREP AREA.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NO LIGHT IN REACH IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA,MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors MUST ORGANIZE CHEMICALS OFF FLOOR ON SHELVING IN MOP ROOM FOR LUNCHROOM.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING(BORDER) ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR WALLS & CORNERS ON LOWER LEVEL WHERE DENTS & CHIPPED PAINT IS VISIBLE.

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