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HIGH RISK

DEEP PURPL

5229 S HARPER CT, Chicago, IL 60615

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

58/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Jul 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

20 total

facility
525%
other
420%
contamination
420%
pest
210%
hygiene
210%
chemical
210%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 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

Code 1

MinorOther

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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

Code 2

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

Code 10

MinorTemperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS THAWING INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Code 35

MinorOther

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Code 37

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Code 38

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Code 40

MinorOther

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER OVERHEAD PIPING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ENCASE OVERHEAD PIPING TO PROTECT UTENSILS FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS AND LEAKAGE.

Code 44

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorContamination

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BOTTLE OF WATER ON REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Code 6

MinorContamination

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Code 39

MinorContamination

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Code 44

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Code 49

MinorChemical

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND SPIGOTS OF DISPENSING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Code 16

MinorChemical

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AND AROUND FAUCET OF 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 48

MinorFacility

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Code 45

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from July 2025 โ€” 257 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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