Deep Purpl
1137 W SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, IL 60660 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2840545
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 26 | 1 |
Inspections
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Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL RAW WOODEN FRAMING UNDER THE FRONT PREP GLASS SHIELDS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607665 ON 11-19-24 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. CEILINGS NOTED WITH EXPOSED WATER PIPING, VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 19, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FRONT PREP BULK POWDER ADDITIVES/INGREDIENTS.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED IN-USE FRONT PREP UTENSIL BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 73.7F. IF STORED IN WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560202 ON 7-1-22 NOT CORRECTED. #40-: NOTED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.#49-: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FRUIT SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#52- NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.#55- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. CEILINGS NOTED WITH EXPOSED WATER PIPING, VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT.#56- NOTED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD FREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOODS/FOOD PREP FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 1, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
: 2-102.14(O): FOUND 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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
NOTED A PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE WITH A CHEMICAL BLEACH SOLUTION THAT WAS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS IF NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FRUIT SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12: NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING COVING ALONG THE FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. CEILINGS NOTED WITH EXPOSED WATER PIPING, VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD FREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOODS/FOOD PREP FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 19, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O): FOUND 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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12: NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 13, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O): FOUND 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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: 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
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: HANDWASHING SINK 72.5F TO 73F;WASHROOM 72.1F THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 73F. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12: NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 6, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND 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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND REAR DISHROOM/PREP WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN A WAY THAT IS USEFUL FOR BOTH AREAS OR INSTALLS ONE SINK IN EACH AREA. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NO GREASE TRAP IS PROVIDED ON-SITE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.