What is Deep Purpl's health inspection score?

Deep Purpl has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 December 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Deep Purpl have?

Deep Purpl has 15 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Deep Purpl safe to eat at?

Deep Purpl has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Deep Purpl

Name: Deep Purpl
Address: 2472 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 73

2472 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/18/2024

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #482 of 766 in Lincoln Park

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

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.

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2472 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEGINING OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.REPAIR ISSUE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High7 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

41/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON-SITE AFTER AN EMPLOYEE CONTACTED HIM VIA PHONE AT 11:18 AM.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON MY ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WAS NOT ON-PREMISES WHILE READY-TO-EAT FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS( MILK ). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON-SITE AFTER AN EMPLOYEE CONTACTED HIM VIA PHONE AT 11:18 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING COMPUTER FOR COSTUMER'S ORDERS, PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND PEELED SLICED BANANA AND SERVED TO CUSTOMER WITH HIS FRUIT DRINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER REPORTED FOR DUTY AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING, GLOVED HANDS, AND PREPARED FRUIT DRINKS/ SMOOTHIES FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE GLOVE HANDS AND EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND WHEN EMPLOYEE"S REPORT FOR DUTY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEGINING OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,KEEP AREA DRY TO MINIMIZE INSECTS.DEBRIS BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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