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

Hale Mcdonald's has a SafeDine safety score of 98 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 March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hale Mcdonald's have?

Hale Mcdonald's has 27 total violations across 9 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 98/100. 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: 7601 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 98

7601 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Auburn Gresham

Ranked #7 of 35 in Auburn GreshamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 97/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (98/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

16 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Mar 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, COUNTER TOPS & STORAGE CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, FRYER CABINETS, AND PALLETS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT CASHIER AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL IN SMALL DRY STORAGE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med9 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FEMALE DRIVE-THRU- EMPLOYEES OPENING THE WINDOW AND GIVING FOOD OUT OF THE WINDOW WENT AND PUTTING ON GLOVES, AND GRABBING A BAGEL FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP NOR DISPENSER FOR SOAP ON WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP DISPENSERS HAVE BEEN STOLEN FROM THE WALL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE RANGING FROM 57.2F-60.3F ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 1LB.$1.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, COUNTER TOPS & STORAGE CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, FRYER CABINETS, AND PALLETS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN FIRST STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT CASHIER AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL IN SMALL DRY STORAGE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.OBSERVED IT STORED IN A FOLDER. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS BETWEEN WALLS & BASE AT DISHWASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING VENTS FROM DUST BUILD UP .

Base deductions−6 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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