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Deep Purpl

1137 W Sheridan Rd

Last inspected Mar 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Mar 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL RAW WOODEN FRAMING UNDER THE FRONT PREP GLASS SHIELDS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 19, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

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