School · Chicago, IL

Evergreen

3537 S Paulina(1700w)

Last inspected Oct 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Pass w/ Conditions

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Quick Answers

When was Evergreen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 7, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026.
Has Evergreen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 7, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 5, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

No valid food service manager certificate on site, while handling TCS foods. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

Storing mop and bucket in dry food storage room, Instructed to keep away from food storage rooms.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 19, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN SERVICE LINE ARE WITH BROKEN OUTSIDE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE UNIT.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SERVICE LINE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 4, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 7, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source