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HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S

9211 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 4, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on January 11, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on January 11, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 18 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE THE FRONT COOLERS AND COUNTER TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND TANKS AND UNDER SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAK AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FAUCET ON HANDSINK ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR CONTACT FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINEA, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COFFEE DISPENSING STATION AT FRONT COUNTER IS SOILED AND MUST BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DRINK SPILLAGE ON FLOOR AT DRIVE THROUGH UNDER SERVING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED/DIRTY FRYER IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MENS TOILET ROOM AT 51.2F AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAP AT TOP OF SMALL DELIVERY DOOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP/RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITH VISOR HATS AND SWINGING PONYTAILS AND ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST EFFECTIVELY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. ALL HAIR WAS RESTRAINED DURING INSPECTION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LIDS AND TRASH BAGS ABOVE THE RIM OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIDS MUST TIGHTLY SECURED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS/SPILLAGE ALONG REAR PERIMETER WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT NEAR WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED/DIRTY FRYER IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE TOILET ROOM NOR STALL FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND ALL OF THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE CEILING TILES AND FRAMES ARE WORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN.

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