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Redhot Ranch

Restaurant

3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Jan 18, 2024 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Ice scoop stored directly in ice machine; managers lack required allergen training certification.

Key Findings

  • Ice scoop was stored inside the ice machine on the ice instead of in a proper holder.
  • Certified food managers on duty did not have allergen training certification as required.

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 #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Violation code #58 โ€” ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Jul 15, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Aug 19, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Aug 12, 2025Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Sep 13, 2024Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Jan 18, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Dec 28, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations