FEB 25
2026
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EVELYN'S.
EAT. 81/100
5522 S STATE ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, with 14 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED DOOR TO TOILET ROOM WITH NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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.
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 92025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
FEB 272024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 112023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 112023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EMPTY BOXES AT REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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 12021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 1
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
JAN 252021FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2021
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.
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 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT A SCREEN TO PROTECT FROM PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 172018FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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
* 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)
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.
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 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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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