Food Safety Report: Deep Purpl, 1001 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60642 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 15, 2026
16. 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.

35. 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.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. 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.

38. 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.

60. 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.

Source: chicago.gov