FAIL Risk 1 (High)

LA COLONIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA COLONIA 4821 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Restaurant
April 29, 2025 License License #2966303
2
Total Violations
2
Critical

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on April 29, 2025. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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)
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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)
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections