DEC 17
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HALE MCDONALD'S.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
7900 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 17, 2025 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 5 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
AUG 192024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
AUG 112023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUL 32023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 262023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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SEP 282022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 28
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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
SEP 162022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 16
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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
SEP 92022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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