No Fort Worth restaurants closed in most recent health inspections, one followup conducted
No Fort Worth restaurants failed their health inspections or scored poorly enough to require followup visits in inspections conducted from May 1 to May 7, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.
The lowest-performing restaurant during that time period was Hacienda Buffet Antigua at 1950 Menfee Ave. on May 6. Jack’s BBQ and Homecooking passed its followup inspection May 2.
Jack’s BBQ and Homecooking, at 3515 Sycamore School Road, had to undergo a followup inspection after inspectors on April 18 gave it a score of 32 demerits.
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In Fort Worth, any restaurant that scores 30 or higher during a health inspection is required to fix the most serious problems on site and clean up the rest within 48 hours. Inspectors then come back for an unscheduled followup inspection. A score of zero in Fort Worth is considered to be perfect.
During their April 18 visit to Jack’s BBQ and Homecooking, inspectors said they found health code violations including unclean food contact surfaces; improper food storage; toxic substances such as chemicals, first-aid kits or employee medication that were improperly stored; damaged floor, wall and/or ceiling surfaces; handwashing signage not posted at a hand sink in the front serving area or kitchen and outer openings unprotected against the entry of insects and rodents.
In the followup, inspectors found the restaurant had improved to a score of 25. Inspectors still noted unclean food contact surfaces, improperly stored food and handwashing signage not posted.