Chicago
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BEAT

Hale Mcdonald'S

8321 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
27/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 7 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-18
Pass Rate
29%
4 failures
Score
27/100
BEAT
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2024, 2022...)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDSINKS ON PREMISES RANGING BETWEEN 40F AND 80F. TWO HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND TWO IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPER...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE SUB PUMP AND SYRUP BOXES FOR THE SODA MACHINES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY LINE (SODA,TEA & COFFEE ,MC CAFE MACHINES,ETC.)MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY LINE (SODA,TEA & COFFEE ,MC CAFE MACHINES,ETC.)MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597122 7/08/24 NOT CORRECTED- #51-5-204.12 :STILL OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

2024-07-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CLEAR PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND SAID SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER #7 & MC CAFE PREP COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A LIVE SMALL BLACK AND BROWN DOG ON A LEASH WALKING AROUND WITH A FEMALE CUSTOMER IN LOBBY WAITING TO ORDER FOOD AND SHE THEN PICKED UP THE DOG WHILE AT REGISTER AND PLACED & WAITED FOR HER ORDER WITH DOG IN ARMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONL...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER WASH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA, MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DINING AREA.APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER #6 AND MISSING FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF KITCHEN #1 PREP COOLER.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE OF MC CAFE PREP COOLER,DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES NEAR GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE AND COUNTERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2564187 9/23/22 NOT CORRECTED- #51-5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...

2022-09-23 Pass License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT WALL IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILE IN FRO...

2022-09-19 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REAR DRIVE THRU 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SOILED FOOD STORAGE BOXES IN BASEMENT MUST DISCARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT WALL IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.OBSERVED WATER LEA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU AND IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563529 9/12/22 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN REAR & FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA,DINING AREA,WOMEN'S TOILE...

2022-09-12 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REAR DRIVE THRU 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA,BASEMENT AREA AROUND SODA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CEILING THAT IS LEAKING,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT WALL IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILE IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER FRONT DRIVE THRU AND IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

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