What is Redhot Ranch's health inspection score?

Redhot Ranch has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Redhot Ranch last inspected?

Redhot Ranch was last inspected on August 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Redhot Ranch have?

Redhot Ranch has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Redhot Ranch safe to eat at?

Redhot Ranch has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Redhot Ranch

Name: Redhot Ranch
Address: 3057 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 75

3057 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Ranked #580 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 19, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3057 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

14 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11--- MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--- NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND ON THE LOWER METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND DECAYING METAL.----PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE. 4-601.11(B)--- RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING WITH CHIPPING PAINT IN THE ONE DOOR PEPSI COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPLACE OR REPAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---WALL BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 6-305.11---- NOTED EMPLOYEES HAND BAGS BEING STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE REAR WASHROOM BEING USED AS STORAGE CLOSET, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND ON THE LOWER METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND DECAYING METAL.----PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING WITH CHIPPING PAINT IN THE ONE DOOR PEPSI COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPLACE OR REPAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURROUNDING THE REAR MACHINE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TILE.----WALL BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES HAND BAGS BEING STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED SHELF BY THE STEAM TABLE WITH DIRT, BLACK SUBSTANCE AND DEBRIE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMAPRTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF PEST (RAT DROPPINGS) ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
-NOTED BLACK WALLS BY THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. -NOTED DIRT AND GRIME ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE MILK CRATES. -FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−31 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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