Redhot Ranch

Chicago Health Dept

2449 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

Inspection history

NOV 26
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Prep coolers missing thermometer, instructed to provide.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sink stopers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing utensils.

DEC 30
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

AUG 29
2023
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PEPSI PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER LOCATED IN THE STORAGE SHED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

AUG 22
2023
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Pest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PEPSI PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE DOOR TRACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PEPSI PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE STORAGE SHED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

JUN 28
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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JUN 17
2022
FAIL 1 violation
Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

SEP 1
2020
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO GARBAGE CANS WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK AND AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL IN THIS AREA.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION HOOD FAN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION HOOD FAN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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