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Redhot Ranch

Restaurant

3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Aug 19, 2025 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Clean utensils stored on sink faucet; excessive rust on equipment and shelving throughout kitchen.

Key Findings

  • Clean utensils were hanging directly on the three-compartment sink faucet instead of being properly stored.
  • Significant rust found on the grease trap exterior, metal prep table shelving, and cooler rack shelving; chipping paint also noted.
  • Pressed wood shelving above the sink was chipped and damaged and requires replacement.
  • No allergen training certificates on file for certified food managers; employee personal items were stored in food prep areas.

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 #39 โ€” CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

3-307.11--- MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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

4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE REAR.

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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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations