What is Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot's health inspection score?

Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot last inspected?

Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot was last inspected on June 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot have?

Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot has 6 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot safe to eat at?

Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot

Name: Dad's Place- A Chicago Gathering Spot
Address: 3365-3369 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 79

3365-3369 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Ranked #534 of 999 in Lakeview

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2 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 License

Jun 25

License InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) TOILETS TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. MANAGER STATED THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE TOILET ENTIRELY DUE TO A NUMBER OF ISSUES. ONE TOILET IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TOILET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR ACCORDING TO LOCAL CODES/LAWS. TOILET TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSRUCTED NOT TO USE TOILET UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BAR. HANDLE LEAKS WHEN WATER IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE NORTH BAR AREA TO BE LEAKING/SPRAYING EXCESSIVELY WHEN IN USE, EITHER FROM THE FAUCET OR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK FAUCET AND HANDLES TO ELIMINATE SPRAYING/LEAKING AT THE HAND SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOIR ROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 24

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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