Evergreen Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Evergreen Eatery has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Jamaica Plain restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw beef and eggs stored above cooked potatoes and chicken and cheese. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged of corned beef in refrigerator. Removed from packaging. Home-style unit used for removing oxygen. Discontinue using reduced oxygen packaing without a HACCP plan approved by the Health Department.
590.003/3-502.12-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of prepped items without date marking. Date all prepped foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under fryer units behind chest freezer and bulk bins and under stand up freezer in warewashing area. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace. New cutting boards observed on site to be installed after closing hours.
590.004/4-501.12-C
95
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: 3 refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible. Corrected on site by PIC
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles at cook line observed without lables. Provide and maintain labled when removed from original container. Corrected on site by PIC.
590.003/3-302.12-C
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee walking back into the kitchen area from outside ready to perform a different task without washing hands first. PIC to train staff on when to wash
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task in the kitchen with same gloves on. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on glove usage. (Employee was advised to remove gloves and wash his hands)
590.003/3-304.15-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food strored in refregiration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC food was prep earlier in the day today.Provide date marking with made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer on site to measure high temperature dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing are dishwasher observed without sanitizer solution. Provide (PIC to use front of the house dishshwasher)
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: During inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining managerials control . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on P's and Pf's violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time. (corrected on site) Observed staff washing hands during inspection.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed in used utensils stored in stangant water. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removing from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed barrista working with RTE food without proper hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using sponges to clean pots and pans - Non food contact surfaces only
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Replace/ resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
32
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per CFPM fruits and produce is washed in the prep sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prepwill be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee place hamburger bun lettuce and tomato into to go box with bare hands. Person in charge discarded. Ensure ready to eat foods are handled with a gloved hand.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee rinse hand in production line prep sink. Person in charge directed employee to wash in hand sink.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink observed with soiled utentils inside. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken cutlets being stored on a pan that was resting on a trash can. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several menu items offered under cooked on themenu are incomplete with a proper disclosure / reminder - address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Dog bowl out by the front patio filled with water - discontinue practices to reduce the thought of customers bring in dogs or other peta as well as not allowing water to pool in an open container which may attract rodents and insects
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on the actual menus nor a proper disclosure and reminder for any foods offered undercooked - address as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods and food prep services
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are stored elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce any potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Evergreen Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Evergreen Eatery on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Evergreen Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Evergreen Eatery.
How does Evergreen Eatery compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Evergreen Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Evergreen Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Evergreen Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Evergreen Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Evergreen Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Evergreen Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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