The Purple Pig

444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at The Purple Pig is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 25, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF TALL PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN COOK LINE AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE BAR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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90
Jun 13, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Purple Pig last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Purple Pig on file is from Nov 25, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

No. Recent inspections at The Purple Pig have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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