Good Fortune

2528 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2019

Score

High Risk

Good Fortune appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2015. Good Fortune was last inspected on Jul 29, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Good Fortune's record stops at Jul 29, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2019

Routine

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTELINE PIPE STORED ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE,REAR DISH AND FOOD STORAGE,NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST ENCLOSE OR ENCASE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION .

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP UNDER BAR TOP ,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,LOWER WALL AT STAIR CASE TO BASEMENT,FLOORING AT REAR DOOR ,MISSING WALL OUTLET INSIDE OF WALK IN BEER COOLER,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF 1ST FL. COOKING EQUIPMENT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 7, 2017

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in bsmt. storage area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls, ceilings that had exposed plaster, gaps or holes, shall be repaired/sealed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be provided. Broken light shield in kitchen area above dish machine area shall be replaced.

May 20, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ALONG PIPING OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILING ABOVE THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 7, 2015

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Good Fortune last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Good Fortune on file is from Jul 29, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Good Fortune?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Good Fortune.

Has Good Fortune's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Good Fortune have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Good Fortune means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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