Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 13 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, AND FIXTURES IN THE MEN WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Dec 12, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 25, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, COUNTER TOPS & STORAGE CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, FRYER CABINETS, AND PALLETS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT CASHIER AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL IN SMALL DRY STORAGE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
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Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE RANGING FROM 57.2F-60.3F ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 1LB.$1.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE DRIVE-THRU- EMPLOYEES OPENING THE WINDOW AND GIVING FOOD OUT OF THE WINDOW WENT AND PUTTING ON GLOVES, AND GRABBING A BAGEL FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.OBSERVED IT STORED IN A FOLDER. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP NOR DISPENSER FOR SOAP ON WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP DISPENSERS HAVE BEEN STOLEN FROM THE WALL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, COUNTER TOPS & STORAGE CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, FRYER CABINETS, AND PALLETS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT CASHIER AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL IN SMALL DRY STORAGE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
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Sep 9, 2022
License
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS BETWEEN WALLS & BASE AT DISHWASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING VENTS FROM DUST BUILD UP .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's.
Has Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hale Mcdonald's — 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 — Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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