Brooklyn, NY — Fulton Food Court, a Middle Eastern restaurant at 1178 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, received a score of 26 during a health inspection conducted on February 25, 2026, placing it at the upper end of the Grade B range and just one point below the Grade C threshold of 28.
The inspection resulted in one critical violation and no non-critical violations, with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) citing violations in the establishment. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 3, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors identified a single critical violation during the February 25 inspection:
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses (Code 06F). This violation is classified as critical because improperly stored wiping cloths can harbor and spread harmful bacteria across food preparation surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
While only one violation was documented, its classification as critical and the resulting score of 26 points reflect that inspectors assessed the condition as a significant food safety concern. A score of 26 sits at the top of the Grade B range, with just two additional points separating the establishment from Grade C territory.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments must maintain sanitary conditions that prevent the contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The FDA Food Code specifies that wiping cloths used for cleaning food-contact surfaces must be stored in a sanitizing solution of appropriate concentration between uses, or laundered and stored dry.
Improper wiping cloth storage is a common but consequential violation. When cloths are left damp and unsanitized between uses, they can become breeding grounds for bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can then be transferred to surfaces where food is prepared or served.
Inspection History
Fulton Food Court has a varied inspection record over the past several years:
- Feb 25, 2026: Score 26 (Grade B) — current inspection
- May 20, 2025: Score 2 (Grade Z — pending adjudication)
- May 12, 2025: Score 81, closed by DOHMH
- Sep 11, 2023: Score 19
- Aug 24, 2023: Score 45 (Grade C)
- Jul 19, 2023: Score 30
The restaurant's history shows significant fluctuation. In May 2025, the establishment was closed by DOHMH after receiving a score of 81, indicating numerous and severe violations at that time. A subsequent re-inspection on May 20, 2025, resulted in a score of 2, demonstrating substantial corrective action. The current score of 26 represents a notable increase from that improved result, though it remains well below the levels that triggered the 2025 closure.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:
- Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest risk)
- Grade B: 14–27 points (moderate risk)
- Grade C: 28 or more points (highest risk)
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Fulton Food Court's score of 26 falls within the Grade B range but sits near the boundary with Grade C, indicating room for improvement in food safety practices.
Consumers can look up any restaurant's inspection results on the NYC DOHMH website or through the city's open data portal. Inspection scores, letter grades, and specific violations are all part of the public record and are updated as new inspections are completed.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Fulton Food Court including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.