FEB 23
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LE COLONIAL.
BEAT. 46/100
57 E OAK ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
JUN 172025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
VIOLATION CORRECTED. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED.
JUN 92025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BAR AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FISH HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF FISH ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED QUAT SANITIZER HELD AT A CONCENTRATION EXCEEDING 400 PPM. INSTRUCTIONS OF SAID PRODUCT STATES CONCENTRATION SHALL NOT EXCEED 400 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS MADE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. WATER ADDED TO SANITIZER SOLUTION TO DILUTE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN: BOTH BAR AREAS, IN DISH AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MECHANICAL LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH A MAXIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 112 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WARE WASHING MACHINE HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 232024PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN COOK LINE MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MISSING IDENTITY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINER AND STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (COOKED NOODLES) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON RACK NEXT TO/BELOW HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE SPLASH GUARD IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AWAY FROM HANDWASHING SINK OR INSTALL ADEQUATE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SHELVES ALONG THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED P-TRAP AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE P-TRAP PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN BAR WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 4TH FLOOR STORAGE/LIQUOR SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE COMPLETION ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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AUG 12023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT BARS, PREP/DISH AREA ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND 4TH FLOOR DRY STORAGE SPACE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTRIOL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY MEASURE UTENSTIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN BAR WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 4TH FLOOR STORAGE/LIQUOR SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE COMPLETION ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
JUL 282023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT BARS, PREP/DISH AREA ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND 4TH FLOOR DRY STORAGE SPACE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTRIOL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SILVERWARE PRESET ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINING AREAS WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PREWRAP IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY MEASURE UTENSTIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN BAR WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASH AND RINSE BASIN OF IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOW FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONCE RELEASED POOLING ONTO 3RD FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE USED FOR GREASE/FOOD RESIDUE DISPOSAL WITHOUT TIGHT FITTED LID AND SPILLING ONTO GROUND IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 4TH FLOOR STORAGE/LIQUOR SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE COMPLETION ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OCT 312022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2022
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish washing machine at bar not sanitizing at final rinse 0ppm of cl obtained. instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse, machine is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. priority violation 7-38-025.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
inaccurate probe thermometer in kitchen, instructed to provide good working ones.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour..) not labeled, instructed to label.
40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No temperature measuring device for high temp dish machine final rinse, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
SEP 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE (RIGHT SIDE) PASTA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 45F, COOKED NODDLES AT 47F, COOKED SWEET POTATO AT 49F, TOFU AT 47F, CUT TOMATOES AT 48F, AND EGGS AT 50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE PASTA PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.0 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT WAS TURNED OFF; MANAGEMENT TURNED UNIT BACK ON AND IT IS NOW OPERATING AT BELOW 41 F.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN HOLDER IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON PASTA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BAR MATS HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BAR FLOOR MATS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT BAR.
AUG 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN HOLDER IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 126F. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS IN DISH MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU HAS INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN HOLDER IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FEB 192019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON THE COOK LINE, TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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