EVELYN'S.

Chicago Health Dept

5522 S STATE ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JUL 9

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

FEB 27

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

OCT 11

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 11

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

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FEB 1

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

JAN 25

2021

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

NOV 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

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

SEP 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Documentation & Training

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).

MAY 31

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 17

2018

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 2

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER NEAR REAR DOOR.

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