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Deep Purpl

5229 S Harper Ct, Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 28, 2025

Deep Purpl was last inspected on July 28, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 18 violations, 4 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 28, 2025 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

4 critical13 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

    Inspector’s note: Observed open bottle of water on rear prep table. Instructed manager to provide closed lid containers for all employee beverages to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 6)

    Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in rear prep area filled with cleaning supplies, three spray bottles and not accessible for hand washing. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sink. Hand washing sinks shall be accessible at all times for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces and spigots of dispensing machines. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Observed several buckets thawing inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw food items inside refrigerator or under cold running water.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed squeeze bottles not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name of food.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items not covered behind front counter. Instructed manager to cover all food items to protect from contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use containers and utensils not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use equipment to protect from contamination.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment stored under overhead piping. Instructed manager to remove or encase overhead piping to protect utensils from potential drips and leakage.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces inside sanitizing compartment and around faucet of 3-comparment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers, dispensing machines. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable above prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to dry to prevent insect breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out esp. Along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified foodservice manager on duty while tcs foods are being handled, prepared and served such as smoothies with fresh fruits. Instructed manager a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on duty at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup inside chest freezers. Must remove ice buildup, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored directly on floors thoughout. Must store all itmes at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no manager or person in charge at time of inspection. Must assign a person in charge at all times with city of chicago food sanitation license. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink blocked in rear prep area. Found items stored inside hand sink basin (shelving, plastic container, etc.). Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. Prioirity foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to measure the internal food temperature of tcs food (milk, cut fruit, etc.). Facility must obtain metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of commercial pest control service. Instructed must provide pest control log book from a license, commercial pest control company. Must provide recent service invoice. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup inside chest freezers. Must remove ice buildup, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored directly on floors thoughout. Must store all itmes at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previously issued core violations not corrected from report #2528448, dated 8/24/21. Must correct the following violations: #51 no backflow device provided for the utility sink as required; must provide a backflow device. #57 instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate on site. Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (sliced/blended fruits with milk, etc.) must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in plain view of customers.must have a chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepped. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsiblity to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found a procedure but no supplies needed for vomit and diarrhea clean up; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide the necessary supplies for a vomit and diarrheal incident. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow device provided for the utility sink as required; must provide a backflow device.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsiblity to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found a procedure but no supplies needed for vomit and diarrhea clean up; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide the necessary supplies for a vomit and diarrheal incident. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Two door refrigeration unit holding at 68.7f. Instructed that unit must be able to maintain foods at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a thermometer for refrigeration units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow device provided for the utility sink as required; must provide a backflow device.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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