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Deep Purpl

1137 W SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, IL 60660 · Cook County

36cited violations
1serious tier
7inspections
20tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2024270
20224261

Inspections

  1. Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS.

  2. Dec 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

  3. Nov 19, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FRONT PREP BULK POWDER ADDITIVES/INGREDIENTS.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • 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.

  4. Jul 1, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      NOTED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING COVING ALONG THE FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  5. May 19, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

  6. May 13, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

  7. May 6, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.