RecordWell Data

Deep Purpl

1001 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60642 · Cook County

15cited violations
0serious tier
5inspections
11tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2923806
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026390
2024130
2023130

Inspections

  1. Jun 24, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jun 22, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Jun 15, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Dec 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE TOILET.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  5. Jul 25, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.