4821 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
North SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Three-compartment sink leaking and causing cross-contamination between wash stations.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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
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
La Colonia has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.