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Redhot Ranch

Restaurant

3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Dec 28, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Overflowing dumpster with rat droppings found outside; pest infestation risk.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Outdoor dumpster was overloaded and couldn't close properly, with rat droppings found on the ground nearby.
  • No handwashing sink installed in the rear prep and dishroom area; hot and cold water with soap and drying devices required.
  • Undercooked hamburgers served without consumer advisory or disclosure notices to customers.
  • Ice scoop stored directly in ice machine; milk crates used for elevation throughout kitchen and storage areas, creating pest hiding spots and improper food storage.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #54 — GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF PEST (RAT DROPPINGS) ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

NO INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Inspection History

Redhot Ranch has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 22, 2026.

Jul 22, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Jul 15, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Aug 19, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Aug 12, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Sep 13, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Jan 18, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Dec 28, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations