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DEEP PURPL

1001 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DEEP PURPL has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 25, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2026. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on June 15, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on July 25, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED SMOOTHIE/ACAI MIX IN HANDLE OF SMOOTHIE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY ALL PARTS OF EQUIPMENT. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • 3-501.13--OBSERVED FROZEN ACAI STORED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW BY RUNNING UNDER WATER 70F OR BELOW OR STORE IN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION OF 41F OR BELOW.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-15-2026, REPORT #2638462. #36-NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. #60.--PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-6-2024, REPORT #2608660. #53- OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SMOOTHIE/ACAI MIX IN HANDLE OF SMOOTHIE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY ALL PARTS OF EQUIPMENT. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN ACAI STORED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW BY RUNNING UNDER WATER 70F OR BELOW OR STORE IN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION OF 41F OR BELOW.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT DOOR BEING HELD WIDE OPEN USING A RAT TRAP. outer openings of a RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by Closed Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS COMPLETED ON 9-9-2025 AND 1-5-2024. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-6-2024, REPORT #2608660. #53- OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE TOILET.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED 2 COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

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