Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 5, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA(74.3F), REAR PREP AREA(76.4F), MEN WASHROOM(76.7F), WOMEN WASHROOM(78.1F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE OR VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(HAMBRGER 175.1F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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May 19, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND BEVERAGE MACHINES. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT INTERIOR CADINETS BELOW THE SELF SERVER POP STATION DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKY JOINT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ICE DISPENSER IN LOBBY, AND BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SELF-SERVE ICE DISPENSER IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL NEAR REAR DRIVE THRU AREA AND LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND REPAIR ALL BASEBOARDS. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, EXCESS WATER AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, GREASE RECYCLING TANKS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Jul 24, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET STORAGE NOT CLEAN UNDER DINING ROOM DRINK STATION OF DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA OVER COFFEE DRINK MACHINES, AND MOP CLOSET IN DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE( COLD)AT REAR HAND SNK AND HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHRROM.MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE MOP CLOSET IN DINING ROOM. ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED . DIRTY MOP WATER BUCKET.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE
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Jun 15, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREA APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM AREA. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED JANUARY 21,2016 DISPLAYED NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS,( SUMMARY ALTERED BY HAPPY MEAL DISPLAY AGAINST WALL ). CUSTMERS NOT ABLE TO VIEW OR SEE THE SUMMARY AT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-010B
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST WASHBOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMEN WASHROOM FAUCET LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE MOP CLOSET IN DINING ROOM. ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED . DIRTY MOP WATER BUCKET.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Jan 21, 2016
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. OBSERVED THE LOWER COOK LINE COOLER TO BE HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. THESE COOLERS WERE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WERE TAGGED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER (CHEESE, 46 F) AND IN THE LOWER COOK LINE COOLER (CHEESE, 49 F). APPROX. 5 LBS/$150 WORTH OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALTERNATE COOLERS AT 40 F UNTIL THE COOLERS ARE REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES BREAK RAW EGGS INTO THE GRILL, THEN PLACE COOKED, READY TO EAT BURGERS INTO PANS FOR THE WARMER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES WIPE DOWN COOK LINE WITH A SANTIZER RAG, THEN TAKE PANS OF READY-TO-EAT MUFFINS OUT OF THE OVEN WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEES TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AND DISCUSSED PROPER HANDWASHING WITH EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DOOR OF FRENCH FRY FREEZER AND THE BOTTOM LEFT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER DO NOT MAKE TIGHT SEALS WHEN CLOSED. REPAIR THE DOORS TO MAKE A TIGHT SEAL WITH THE COOLER. THERE IS HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE CHICKEN NUGGET FREEZER. DEFROST THE FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. CARDBOAD IS BEING USED TO LINE THE LOWER COOK LINE COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS. DISCARD THE CARDBOARD. MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE GRILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT THE WALL NEAR THE REGISTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING FROM THE LIGHT OVER THE BAKING STATION AND IN THE UPRIGHT SALAD COOLER. REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WASTELINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE OFFICE IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND/OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: THE LOWER COOK LINE COOLER, THE SALAD PREP COOLER, THE DRIVE THRU MILK COOLER. REPLACE THE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE TEA STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE BACTERIAL GROWTH.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE UNIT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHIND THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE AT FRONT SELLING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK ON SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE, MCCAFE, JUICE, AND CREAMER MACHINES, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 20, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, CABINETS UNDER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC). GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES,IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF PREP AREA, ETC. CLEAN SYRUP OFF FLOOR NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK AND FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS (HAIRNET, CAP).
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May 6, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Feb 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. ONE OF SODA POP DRAIN LINE FOR SODA MACHINE NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,DRAIN LINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE REPAIRS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds.
Has Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds 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 Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonalds is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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