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

Hale Mcdonald's has a SafeDine safety score of 87 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 Mcdonald's last inspected?

Hale Mcdonald's was last inspected on November 6, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hale Mcdonald's have?

Hale Mcdonald's has 8 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hale Mcdonald's safe to eat at?

Yes, Hale Mcdonald's has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hale Mcdonald's serve?

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

Official Health Record

Hale Mcdonald's

Name: Hale Mcdonald's
Address: 144 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 87

144 S WABASH AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/6/2024

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0Excellent

American•The Loop

Ranked #198 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALLS AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ONE LARGE FLY FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT INFRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHRROMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

License InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS.THERE WAS NO RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN BATHROOM AND TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT MEN BATHROOM WAS 71.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AND AREA AROUND IT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT INFRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHRROMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−16 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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