Le Colonial
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
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Score
Le Colonial has been inspected 13 times since 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Le Colonial on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED.
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Jun 9, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 4, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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 1, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Jul 28, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE PRESET ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINING AREAS WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PREWRAP IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Nov 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No temperature measuring device for high temp dish machine final rinse, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: inaccurate probe thermometer in kitchen, instructed to provide good working ones.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour..) not labeled, instructed to label.
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Personal cleanliness
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils.
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Sep 27, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDER IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON PASTA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BAR MATS HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BAR FLOOR MATS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT BAR.
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Aug 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDER IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 17, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDER IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 19, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Colonial last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Colonial on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Colonial?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Le Colonial.
Has Le Colonial's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Le Colonial have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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.
How often is Le Colonial inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Colonial is inspected around two times per year on average.
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