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Redhot Ranch

Restaurant

3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Sep 13, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Gap at rear door allows rodent entry and cooler gasket damage compromises food safety.

Key Findings

  • 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door allows rodents to enter; door must be sealed.
  • Pepsi cooler door gasket is ripped and must be repaired or replaced.
  • Food and dirt buildup on walls around mop sink; area must be cleaned and maintained.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

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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 — 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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations