3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
LakeviewTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Black specks of unknown substance found on ice and soda dispensers; facility has widespread rust, damaged surfaces, and improper 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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OBSERVE BLACK SPECKLES OF AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND ON THE PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT AND WHEN WIPED WITH A WHITE NAPKIN CAME OFF ON THE NAPKIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE/SODA CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.----MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS NAPKINS AND LATEX GLOVES IN THE UNUSED WASHROOM BEING USED AS A STORE ROOM.
Redhot Ranch has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 22, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.