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

Hale Family Mcdonald's has a SafeDine safety score of 90 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 February 26, 2026. 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 20 total violations across 9 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 90/100. 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: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 90

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/26/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #478 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

3 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

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

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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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Sep 2022

2 inspections

Sep 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Apr

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 License

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MANAGER CHEWING GUM BEHIND COUNTER IN FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY EAT, DRINK OR CHEW GUM IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM FOOD.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED HAM HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8TH POUND OF HAM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SANITIZER DISPENSER NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZER DOES NOT DISPENSE. MANAGER UTILIZING SANITIZER PACKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2615272 DATED APRIL 7TH 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #51 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET AND SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF SPRAYER AND FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS INACCESSIBLE WITH RACK OF BREAD TRAY INFRONT OF ONE AND 2 GALLONS OF GREASE AND A TRAY INFORNT OF THE OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE SPRAYER AND FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DIHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Basic

5 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE; WAS BLOCKED WITH CART AND BREAD RACKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLED SODA SYRUP,LITTER DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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