Evelyn's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO ENSURE A TIGHT SEAL AT BASE OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE IN CAPRTMENTS UNDER BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED DOOR TO TOILET ROOM WITH NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

2. Jul 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

3. Feb 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF LEAVES IN THE REAR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE SITES FOR RODENTS. MAINTAIN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA NOT WELL LIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

4. Oct 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING. OBSERVED A BAG OF CHICKEN IN THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK TAHWING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD SUCH AS PLACING THE FOOD ITEM IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT OVERNIGHT BEFORE THE EXPECTED PREPARATION DAY OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SHELVING UNITS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

5. May 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED BOXES OF SUPPLIES AND BOXES OF DRY FOOD NOT ELEAVED AT THE DINING AREA THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EMPTY BOXES AT REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Feb 1, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

7. Jan 25, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 TO 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER, ON THE FLOOR BY THE HANDSINK AND THREE COMP SINK, UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AT THE BOTTOM, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED.

8. Nov 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE VIOLATION #60.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED(58)ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2312998 DATE 9-26-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

9. Sep 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT A SCREEN TO PROTECT FROM PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

10. May 31, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. May 17, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Observed One door reach in cooler at (ambient air)52.9 degrees F in prep kitchen not holding 40 degrees or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside. Instructed person in charge to voluntarily discard food items not at proper temperature inside cooler. Cooler was tagged. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      Observed meatloaf at 99.5-86.5 degrees F, Chicken at 100.8 degrees F, House Slaw at expired and at 46.0 degrees F in prep kitchen on prep table and counter. Person in charge to voluntary discard food items. Observed Milk at 47.9 degrees F, liquid eggs 47.8 degrees F., Cole slaw at 46.0 degrees F, etc. all out of temperature inside one door reach in cooler in prep kitchen area. One door reach in cooler ambient air temperature at 52.9. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food out of temperature at time of inspection. Approx. 20lbs $50 Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      Facility not rodent/pest proof, more than 1/4 inch gap at front entry/exit door. Must repair for tight fitted and rodent/pest proof. Serious Violation 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      Observed no City of Chicago certified Food Manager on site or certificate while potentially hazardous food being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain City of Chicago certified food manager certificate. Serious Violation 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Observed covered deep freezer with meat and vegetables stored inside and food cups, lids and containers stored under waste pipes in basement. Must remove beverages and coolers from under waste pipes in basement, must not store or prep any food under waste pipe.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Observed no exposed hand sink located at the front in buffet serving area serving being done by employees, hand sanitizer was provided by employees at the buffet area. Must obtain, install and maintain hand sink connected to City of Chicago potable water in buffet serving area.

12. May 2, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER NEAR REAR DOOR.