Hale Mcdonald's
7900 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jul 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INTERIOR SHEILD OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 11, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 3, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 26, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 29, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 28, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 16, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 16, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Fail.
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Sep 9, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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.
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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).
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Serious
Priority
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.