What is Redhot Ranch's health inspection score?

Redhot Ranch has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 November 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Redhot Ranch have?

Redhot Ranch has 17 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Redhot Ranch safe to eat at?

Yes, Redhot Ranch has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Redhot Ranch

Name: Redhot Ranch
Address: 2449 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 93

2449 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/26/2025

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0Excellent

Logan Square

Ranked #125 of 729 in Logan Square

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 26, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

2449 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Prep coolers missing thermometer, instructed to provide.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No sink stopers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing utensils.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS THROUHGOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PEPSI PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER LOCATED IN THE STORAGE SHED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TAKE OUT/DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIP FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PEPSI PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DOOR TRACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PEPSI PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE STORAGE SHED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 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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