Chicago · Official inspection records
1001 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DEEP PURPL on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · DEEP PURPL · 1001 W NORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · DEEP PURPL · 1001 W NORTH AVE
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.
Location recorded for this inspection · DEEP PURPL · 1001 W NORTH AVE
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.
Location recorded for this inspection · DEEP PURPL · 1001 W NORTH AVE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE TOILET.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Location recorded for this inspection · DEEP PURPL · 1001 W NORTH AVE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Local context · Chicago
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2923806.
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