Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Fullerton Restaurant

Name: Fullerton Restaurant
Address: 2400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

2400 W Fullerton Ave

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Feb 2, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. NOTED TEMPERATURE @64.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSRVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLD UNITS, AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 18, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. CLEAN UP WATER AND MAINTIAN BASEMENT IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 16, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE BACK WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING AND WALL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER. CLEAN THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source