Hale Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Hale Mcdonald's 34 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hale Mcdonald's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT KICHEN PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 26, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNTIS ON SITE WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR AREA WHERE THE FRESH AND USED COOKING OIL TANKS ARE STORED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE FOOD LINE PREP TABLES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.1F. THE FOOD (SLICED CHEESE) OBSERVED INSIDE THE UNIT WAS TIME STAMPED AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS REACH 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR AREA WHERE THE FRESH AND USED COOKING OIL TANKS ARE STORED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNTIS ON SITE WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
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Sep 26, 2022
License
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREAVE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT REAR HAND SINK FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 19, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL BEVERAGE NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTAINERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL BEVERAGE NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS/FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEIR FACE MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WEAR THE FACE MASKS.
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Sep 17, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
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Aug 2, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 13 EGGS IN CARTON ON SHELF UNDER COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT 63.5 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F DEGREES OR LOWER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON VARIOUS COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER SLIDING STORAGE RACKS AT REAR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 28, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 1, 2017
Routine
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 SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 15, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES; REMOVE STANDING WATER. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON FLOOR AROUND THE FRYERS; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH SINKS NEED DETAIL CLEANING; 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: SOME BROKEN AND LOOSE WALL TILE FOUND IN ONE STALL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPAIR/REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 23, 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: STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK WATER PREUSSURE AT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Oct 28, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2014
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 GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN TILE AT LOWER WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. (NEW TILE OBSERVED THAT VERIFIES IT WAS CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT HAVE NOW BEEN CRACKED AGAIN FROM CART THAT FOOD IS CARRIED INTO WALK-IN UNIT ON).
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Feb 20, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AT FOUR DOOR SALAD COOLER DOOR ON THE BOTTOM LEFT AND FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM IT NEED REPLACING. GASKETS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING AND ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE FROM UNITS. UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD CRUMBS, VENTS ABOVE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ICE MACHINES, IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN FRONT AREA, IN REAR STORAGE UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND WASHING MACHINE, TANKS, ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED LOWER WALL TILE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AT TWO DOOR COOLER AT ICE TEA PREP STATION.
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Jan 3, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 25, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS ETC.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 9, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS ETC.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 23, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN FRONT PREP AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF OFFICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP., REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COFFEE CABINET NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND VACUUM BREAKER NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Sep 7, 2012
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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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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 DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND VACUUM BREAKER NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Dec 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE STAINED INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT ONE COMPARTMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS
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Nov 5, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND AREA. REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE STAINED INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE. REPAIR EXPRESSO/HOT CHOCOLATE UNIT-NOT USED AT THIS TIME AND OR REMOVE SAME. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,BEVERAGE NOZZLES, REACH-IN FREEZER UNIT AT PREP AREA, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE UNITS. REMOVE RUST BUILDUP AT FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BUILDUP BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO STORAGE CLOSET. BUILDUP THRESHOLD AT REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REAR AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING, WIRES, AND CONDUITS UNDER SINKS AT WALL, AT CEILING BY SODA SYRUP LINES/HOT WATER TANK UNIT, AND AT CEILING IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN FOOD SPILLS, DUST AT CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA AND WALL AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM CEILING PANEL BORDERS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREA. REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. REMOVE STAINS AT WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. RE-CAULK AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UTILITY SINK CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR AREA, REMOVE SPILLS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE/WASTE GREASE AREA, PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, INVERT MOP HEADS, PROVIDE HOOKS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET TO ELEVATE SAID ITEMS.
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Sep 20, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND PROFUSE WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE DRAIN RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WASTE WATER LINE AT CEILING AND MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. PREMISES HAS PLUMBER ON SITE REPAIRING LEAK FROM AC UNIT ON ROOF. AC HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT THIS TIME AND WATER HAS STOPPED LEAKING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST BUILDUP AT FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, AROUND CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED, AND PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET FOR STOCK ITEMS. REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE-IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVES, COFFEE MACHINE, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN FREEZER UNIT, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS, VENT COVERS, AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DUST, AND DIRT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CAULK CRACKS AND CREVICES AT WALL AND CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT DISHWASHING AREA, PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THOUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. SECOND HAND WASH SINK HAS AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CHECK WATER LINES AT AUTOMATED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, INVERT MOP HEAD, AND ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE-NOT IN USE-NOT SANITIZING. NO QUATERNARY AMMONIA SANITIZER DISPENSING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TECHNICIAN TO SERVICE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE SANITIZER. CRITICAL 7-38-030-NO CITATION ISSUED. HELD FOR INSEPCTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT REPAIRED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST BUILDUP AT FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, AROUND CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED, AND PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET FOR STOCK ITEMS. REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE-IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVES, COFFEE MACHINE, BEVERAGE NOZZLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN FREEZER UNIT, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS, VENT COVERS, AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DUST, AND DIRT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CAULK CRACKS AND CREVICES AT WALL AND CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT DISHWASHING AREA, PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THOUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SALAD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, INVERT MOP HEAD, AND ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hale Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hale Mcdonald's on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hale Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hale Mcdonald's.
Has Hale Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hale Mcdonald's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hale Mcdonald's 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 Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hale Mcdonald's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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