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Redhot Ranch

Restaurant

3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Jul 15, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ice bin was dirty and facility lacked required chemical test kit for sanitizer.

Key Findings

  • Ice bin interior was dirty; inspector ordered immediate cleaning and ongoing maintenance.
  • No chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer concentration in dishwashing area, a priority violation.
  • Chipped paint on rear prep walls needs to be resurfaced and repainted to maintain proper food-contact surfaces.

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 #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Violation code #48 — WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT(CHLORINE) FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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