The Purple Cow

838 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

American

Last inspected: May 25, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at The Purple Cow is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on May 25, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 25, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 25, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 23, 2011

License

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, FRONT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT CABINET AND REAR STORAGE

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLES ON WALL THROGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALSO REPAIR BROKEN CEILING WALL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. COFFEE MACHINE NEEDES A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT WATER LINE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. RE-ORGANIZE REAR ROOM,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.ALSO REMOVE BAGS FROM OUTSIDE GANG WAY.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Purple Cow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Purple Cow on file is from May 25, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Purple Cow's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Purple Cow have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Purple Cow means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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