Arlington meat market closed due to poor score in latest restaurant health inspections
An Arlington meat market failed a health inspection and a hamburger joint will have to undergo a follow-up after inspectors between Dec. 12 and Christmas found health code violations at those businesses, according to information from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.
African Union Market, at 831 NE Green Oaks Blvd., failed its inspection with a score of 66. The business is a grocery story that offers takeout. An employee at African Union Market said on Tuesday that it the business has reopened and that problems “have been rectified.” A manager was not immediately available to expand on what that meant.
Airways Hamburgers at 1106 N. Collins St. passed its inspection but will have to undergo a follow-up inspection because it scored 72. A person who answered the phone at Airways Hamburgers hung up when the Star-Telegram called for comment.
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In Arlington, restaurants and other businesses that sell or distribute food are scored on an out-of-100 model, with points taken off as health code violations are found. A score of less than 70 is considered to be poor and inspectors conduct followups at any business that scores less than 75.
Arlington had perfect scores at Elotes La Tia, a pushcart that sells street food; Jack in the Box at 5340 Matlock Road; Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine at 4519 Matlock Road; Taco Bell at 1101 N. Collins St.; and Zalat Pizza at 1805 N. Collins St.