CHICAGO, IL - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at Ladies and Players during an inspection on 07/29/2025.
Situated at 4128 N Lincoln Avenue Chicago Illinois in North Center, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
Inspectors documented: "1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties - comments: person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation c..." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The inspection found infractions involving hand washing, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal guidelines require food service workers to wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds using soap and warm water. The Chicago Health Department Requirements offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving temperature control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. The HACCP Temperature Monitoring offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2621436 |
| DBA Name | LADIES AND PLAYERS |
| AKA Name | LADIES AND PLAYERS |
| License # | 3021250 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 4128 N LINCOLN AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60618 |
| Inspection Date | 07/29/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT |
| AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments | PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012. | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISHWASHING AREA(WERE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT ARE LOCATED). MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK |
| AT MENTIONED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES | CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE |
| 0PPM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments | OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER NOT TURNED ON. MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005. | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH SUPPORT DOCUMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(C) | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments | NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | SEAL HOLES ON WALL BY HANDWASHING SINK. SEAL FLOOR AROUND DRAIN PIPE BESIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK |
| Latitude | 41.95677163177934 |
| Longitude | -87.68075733672262 |
| Location | (41.95677163177934 |
This inspection was conducted on July 29, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
