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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot

3365-3369 N Clark St

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE/ DISH AREA A HOLE IN CEILING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jun 3, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO (2) WALK IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THERE ARE FOUR (4) TOTAL WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, THE TWO (2) NON FUNCTIONING COOLERS ARE CURRENTLY OFF AND NOT IN USE. MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING REPAIRS. BOTH WALK IN COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EACH COOLER UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE NORTH/FRONT BAR AREA. HAND SINK IS PRESENT NEXT TO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND ADEQUATE DRAINAGE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR PREPARATION AREA.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE MENS BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS BATHROOM. OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA TO BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WITHOUT ADEQAUTE MECAHNICAL VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE/INSTALL APPROPRIATE OVERHEAD/MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO KEEP ROOM FREE OF CONDENSATION AND VAPORS.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 8, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

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