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Hale Family Mcdonald'S
2425 E 79th St, Chicago 60649 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 8, 2025
20
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 8, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK STICKY SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA SPLATTER ON CUP HOLDERS WHERE PLASTIC CUPS ARE STORED FOR SERVICE BY SODA MACHINE. OBSERVED HOLDERS FOR CUP LIDS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF SODA AND COFFEE SLATTER ON SIDES OF HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND 3-COMP SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND AROUND PERIMITER OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WINDOWSILLS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 9, 2019 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 5, 2019 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 25, 2019 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 15, 2017 | License | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 15, 2017 | License | Not Ready | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Hale Family Mcdonald'S — questions
- Did Hale Family Mcdonald'S pass its last health inspection?
- Hale Family Mcdonald'S at 2425 E 79th St was inspected on Aug 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Hale Family Mcdonald'S?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK STICKY SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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