Restaurant · Chicago, IL

La Colonia

Name: La Colonia
Address: 4821 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

4821 N Elston Ave

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 3, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY LEAK. WHEN LEFT COMPARTMENT IS FILLED WITH WATER; WATER LEAKS INTO AND CONTAMINATES THE ADJACENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL LEAK AND ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. MANAGER SEALED LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER CLEANED GREASE TRAP PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

May 1, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

License

Apr 29, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR THE MAIN COOKING AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN A WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS TO VERIFY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS REACHING 160°F MINIMUM AT THE PLATES' SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source