Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10)
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) stretching back to 2022. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAM HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8TH POUND OF HAM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2615272 DATED APRIL 7TH 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #51 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET AND SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF SPRAYER AND FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER CHEWING GUM BEHIND COUNTER IN FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY EAT, DRINK OR CHEW GUM IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER DISPENSER NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZER DOES NOT DISPENSE. MANAGER UTILIZING SANITIZER PACKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS INACCESSIBLE WITH RACK OF BREAD TRAY INFRONT OF ONE AND 2 GALLONS OF GREASE AND A TRAY INFORNT OF THE OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE SPRAYER AND FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DIHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Sep 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE; WAS BLOCKED WITH CART AND BREAD RACKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLED SODA SYRUP,LITTER DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10)?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10).
Has Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) 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 — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hale Family Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's (T-1 C10) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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