Pass

Hale McDonald's

2525 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026

Hale McDonald's was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 10, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the wall and floor by the fryers on the back cooking area; instructed to clean and also floor under grills where needed. Light dust observed on the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed the cold holding untis on site with no ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the rear area where the fresh and used cooking oil tanks are stored with clutter. Instructed to declutter and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cold holding untis on site with no ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear area where the fresh and used cooking oil tanks are stored with clutter. Instructed to declutter and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tiles in the dishwashing area missing grout. Instructed to regrout floors to make smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the hot water faucet at the handsink in the beverage prep area; instructed to repair leak at faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Sides of all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all greave and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All drink nozzles in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at rear hand sink faucet instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Not all employees on site have food handler certificates at this time. Instructed to obtain and maintain for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.