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The Evie Grill

535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The Evie Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

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

The Evie Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LINE KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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86
Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F AT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.8F SALMON AT 58.7F BOILED EGG AT 56.4F, AND SLICED CUCUMBERS AT 60.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
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58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, found heavy mold like build-up on upper interior surfaces, instructed manager to clean ice maker interior surfaces and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
16
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk-food, instructed to use proper scoops.
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82
Jun 13, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON SIDE OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Evie Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Evie Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Evie Grill?

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

Has The Evie Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Evie Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Evie Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Evie Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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