Evergreen
3537 S Paulina(1700W), Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 26461
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE ARE WITH BROKEN OUTSIDE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE UNIT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SERVICE LINE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 31, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR WASHROOM IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA USED BY FEMALE STAFF, MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP SINK AREA NEAR KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR BREAD RACK IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR WASHROOM IN OFFICE AREA USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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).
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STEAMER.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN MANAGER'S OFFICE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
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)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AT WALLBASE NEEDS CLEANING AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SPILLS INSIDE OF THE SMALL PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE SNEEZE GUARDS CRACKED(NOT MAINTAINED), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FRONT STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED (BROKEN) NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.