Redhot Ranch
Last inspected: Jun 22, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2010, Redhot Ranch has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 22, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Redhot Ranch's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 22, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Redhot Ranch trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 22, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR TO THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 14, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING ABOVE PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STPRE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUYION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.....ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD PEELS AND DIRT ON THE POTATO SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 26, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POTATO PLASTIC BINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLAGE BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE.
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Mar 13, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILINNG FAN CUSTOMER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMEWNT SINK.
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Jan 4, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Oct 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AREAS AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD SAME AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD AT FRONT AREA.
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Aug 19, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEANED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE SOILED CARD-BOARDS On PREP TABLE,SHELF UNDER SAME TABLE,AND ON DEEP-FRYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MOP SINK,TOILET SEAT AND BOWL,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET,AND PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT DOOR WITH DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN TOILET.MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND CLEAN UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
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Jan 8, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Redhot Ranch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Redhot Ranch on file is from Jun 22, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Redhot Ranch?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Redhot Ranch.
Has Redhot Ranch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Redhot Ranch have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Redhot Ranch means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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