What is Hale Family Mcdonald's's health inspection score?

Hale Family Mcdonald's has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hale Family Mcdonald's last inspected?

Hale Family Mcdonald's was last inspected on August 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hale Family Mcdonald's have?

Hale Family Mcdonald's has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hale Family Mcdonald's safe to eat at?

Yes, Hale Family Mcdonald's has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hale Family Mcdonald's serve?

Hale Family Mcdonald's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hale Family Mcdonald's

Name: Hale Family Mcdonald's
Address: 2425 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 85

2425 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #635 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Aug 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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2425 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60649

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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−2
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−2
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−2
OBSERVED WINDOWSILLS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORGE AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
THREE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. HOT WATER AT 79.8 DEGREES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP NOT CONNECTED WATER FALLING TO FLOOR. MAINTENCE ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT ISSUES WITH HANDSINKS. ALL SINKS NOW IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL DOOR HANDLES AND HANDLES ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL DRINK NOZZLE MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL SIDES, WHEELS, AND DRAWERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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