Evita

6255 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, IL 60659

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Evita has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A MOP WITH WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON PREMISES.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES/HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Sep 6, 2024

License

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE PROVIDED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK AND WASHBOWLS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Evita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Evita on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Evita?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Evita.

Has Evita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Evita have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Evita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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