⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S

(Also Known As: MCDONALDS)

2425 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Fast Food

📍 Neighborhood: South Shore

License #: 2536664

20
Total Inspections
7
Passed
7
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 8, 2025 Inspection

August 8, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK STICKY SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND CO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 27, 2024 Inspection

September 27, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 8, 2023 Inspection

August 8, 2023• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THREE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. HOT WATER AT 79.8 DEGREES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR....(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 16, 2022 Inspection

June 16, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 22, 2022 Inspection

February 22, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 14, 2022 Inspection

February 14, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT ACTIVATING / FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 20, 2022 Inspection

January 20, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 18, 2022 Inspection

January 18, 2022• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 12, 2021 Inspection

August 12, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 12, 2021 Inspection

April 12, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIO...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 2, 2021 Inspection

April 2, 2021• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIO...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 17, 2020 Inspection

January 17, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 9, 2019 Inspection

October 9, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WA...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 2, 2019 Inspection

October 2, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WA...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 5, 2019 Inspection

March 5, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 5, 2019 Inspection

February 5, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 25, 2019 Inspection

January 25, 2019• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 15, 2017 Inspection

September 15, 2017• License• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON COILS AND FAN COVERS; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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