Le Colonial
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2010, Le Colonial has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 5, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Le Colonial's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 5, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Le Colonial is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST MAKE ALL PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS TIGHT FITTED.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1973230 DATED ON 03/10/17 NOT CORRECTED-#30 MUST ALWAYS LABEL LARGE PLASTIC FLOUR CONTAINER ON THE 1ST FLOOR HOLDING FLOUR, #35 MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, NON COMPLIANCE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST MAKE ALL PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS TIGHT FITTED.
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS LABEL LARGE PLASTIC FLOUR CONTAINER ON THE 1ST FLOOR HOLDING FLOUR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/TIGHTEN LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT BAR 3-COMP SINK FURTHEST FROM THE HAND SINK 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE WOK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE CLOSEST TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COOKING WOK LINE.
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Apr 22, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS IN THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE ICE AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WHERE FISH IS STORED TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB FOR THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE WATER DISCHARGE LINE UNDER THE WOK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT CLOSER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. CURRENTLY WATER IS SPEWING ONTO THE FLOOR AND FLOWING TO THE DRAIN BUT NOT ALL OF THE WATER IS REACHING THE DRAIN. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE HOODVENTS REQUIRE A SERVICE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON A NON-CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE ICE CREAM COOLER BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR TO REMOVE FROST BUILUDP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN HOLSTER AT THE SERVICE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRIME BUILDUP UNDER THE DISHMACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND A MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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May 29, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION ON 1ST FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF 1 DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH SEVERELY TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER THE PREP TABLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAIN PLUGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE FAR LEFT BASIN AND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND 3RD FLOOR TOOL AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Oct 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR GASKETS AT SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RICE COOKER KEPT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH POOR WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER WOK COOKING AREA, HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LEAKING, MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF SMALL COOLERS AT 1ST FLOOR MUST KEPT DRY & CLEAN; INTERIOR OF SINKS AT BARS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT BARS & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY; POOR GROUTING AROUND DRAINS UNDER COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT BAR MUST BE CLEANED; WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT ICE MACHINE/SODA SYRUP ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK/SODA/BREAD CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORINHG. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Jan 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Colonial last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Colonial on file is from Apr 5, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Colonial?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Le Colonial.
Has Le Colonial's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Colonial have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Colonial means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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