Did Evergreen Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Evergreen Restaurant at 2411 S Wentworth Ave was inspected on Mar 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Evergreen Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRAD BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Evergreen Restaurant

2411 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 23, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 23, 2026

#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRAD BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES AT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE DISH RACKS USED TO HOLD DISHES IN THE DISHMACHINE DURING THE WASHING PROCESS; RACKS UNCLEAN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND SPLATTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 23, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2019	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2019	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 28, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 26, 2017	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2013	Complaint-Fire Re-inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2013	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2012	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2012	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Evergreen Restaurant — questions

Did Evergreen Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Evergreen Restaurant at 2411 S Wentworth Ave was inspected on Mar 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Evergreen Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRAD BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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