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Hale Mcdonald's

7900 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

26cited violations
1serious tier
11inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2868123
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025110
2024170
20233130
2022541

Inspections

  1. Jul 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED INTERIOR SHEILD OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.

  3. Aug 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SPECS OF A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FRYERS WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

  4. Aug 11, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE DOOR, IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER PROFUSELY POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FINAL SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED THE TWO STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR THE REAR SERVICE WINDOW WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID CLOSETS.

  5. Jul 3, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE DOOR, IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER PROFUSELY POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FINAL SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED THE TWO STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR THE REAR SERVICE WINDOW WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID CLOSETS.

  6. Jun 26, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE DOOR, IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER PROFUSELY POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FULL OF TRASH AND THE LID NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED KEEP OUTDOOR GARBAGES LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FINAL SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TWO STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR THE REAR SERVICE WINDOW WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID CLOSETS.

  7. Sep 29, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Sep 28, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2563808 DATED 9-16-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS BY 9-20-2022. VIOLATION FIRST NOTED AS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION IN REPORT #2563441 DATED 9-9-2022 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES IN POOR REPAIR WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

  9. Sep 16, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2563441 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES IN POOR REPAIR WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

  10. Sep 16, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Fail.

  11. Sep 9, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOLER WITH INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES IN POOR REPAIR WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.