Hale Mcdonald's

144 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hale Mcdonald's four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hale Mcdonald's dates to Sep 26, 2023.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hale Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALLS AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ONE LARGE FLY FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Jun 29, 2022

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT INFRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHRROMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Jun 27, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS.THERE WAS NO RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN BATHROOM AND TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT MEN BATHROOM WAS 71.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AND AREA AROUND IT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT INFRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHRROMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hale Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hale Mcdonald's on file is from Sep 26, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hale Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hale Mcdonald's.

Has Hale Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hale Mcdonald's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.

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