What is Deep Purpl's health inspection score?

Deep Purpl has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Deep Purpl last inspected?

Deep Purpl was last inspected on August 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Deep Purpl have?

Deep Purpl has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Deep Purpl safe to eat at?

Yes, Deep Purpl has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Deep Purpl serve?

Deep Purpl serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Deep Purpl

Name: Deep Purpl
Address: 1375 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 97

1375 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #39 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Aug 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1375 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED�FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (MILK, SLICED BERRIES, SMOOTHIES) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD MILK, BERRIES DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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