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La Colonia

Restaurant

4821 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

North Side

May 1, 2025 โ€” License re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

No violations were found during this inspection.

Key Findings

  • No violations were found during this inspection.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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Inspection History

La Colonia has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Oct 7, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jun 3, 2026Conditional

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
May 1, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

May 1, 2025Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

May 1, 2025Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Apr 29, 2025Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

2 violations
Apr 29, 2025Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

Apr 29, 2025Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.