Rat droppings, live roaches found at Fort Worth restaurants; 3 close for health violations
Three Fort Worth restaurants were temporarily closed for serious health violations, including live roaches, during Oct. 20-Nov. 9 inspections, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.
The Stockyards Hotel at 109 E. Exchange Ave. scored 36 demerits on Nov. 6. The inspector found fruit flies in the back and roaches in the kitchen area, and the kitchen had to close until the roach problem could be corrected.
The facility scored 9 demerits on a follow-up inspection two days later and was allowed to reopen. A score of zero demerits is a perfect score in Fort Worth health inspections.
Wendy’s at 6250 Oakmont Blvd. scored 16 on Oct. 28. Employees hadn’t completed an accredited food-handler course within the required time and the posted restaurant permit was expired.
The inspector also found dead crickets in the back storage area, flies in the dining room and small live insects with a hard shell throughout the kitchen. The restaurant was closed until corrective measures could be taken.
Pho Noodle and Grill at 4601 West Freeway scored 3 on Nov. 4. Even though the score was close to a perfect zero, the restaurant had to close due to live roaches being found in the establishment.
Several places to eat received over 30 demerits. Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
Rising Sun Sushi at 421 W. Bolt St. scored 33 demerits on Oct. 29, and 39 on a Nov. 1 follow-up inspection. The inspector noted multiple issues, including no allergen label on prepackaged sushi, a refrigerator that wasn’t cooling properly, flies in the display area and an expired health permit.
La Abuela Regina at 912 NW 25th St. scored scored 36 on Nov. 6. Fruit flies were seen in the storage room, black organic matter was found inside the ice machine and some food wasn’t being held at a safe temperature.
Mexican Inn Cafe at 13155 S. Freeway in Burleson scored 35 on Oct. 25. The salsa and ground beef weren’t being held at a safe temperature, a spray bottle wasn’t labeled and there was no hot water in the men’s restroom sink.
The restaurant scored 19 in an Oct. 29 follow-up inspection.
Michoacan A Pedir De Boca at 3049 S. Freeway scored 35 on Oct. 31. The inspector found a dirty cutting board, some food stored in the refrigerator without a date and problems with the way ceviche was served.
The establishment scored 22 during the Nov. 4 follow-up inspection.
Wing It On! at 5329 Sycamore School Road scored 35 on Oct. 29. Employees hadn’t completed an accredited food-handler course within the required time, tomatoes with black organic matter were found in the refrigerator and ants were seen by the brown sugar.
The restaurant scored 23 during the Nov. 1 follow-up inspection.
Lisa’s Chicken and Seafood at 1400 E. Long Ave. received a score of 33 on Oct. 24. The food manager’s certification was expired, black organic matter was found in the ice machine and dead bugs were seen under some equipment.
Lisa’s Chicken and Seafood scored 12 on the Oct. 28 follow-up inspection.
Mexican Restaurant Perez at 3702 Altamesa Blvd. scored 25 on Oct. 29. The inspector found a buildup of organic matter inside the ice machine and rat droppings throughout the storage and kitchen areas.
The restaurant scored 9 during the Nov. 1 follow-up inspection.
Rodent droppings were also found in the back cooler area at the Union Gospel Mission, located at 1321 E Lancaster Ave. The facility received a score of 9 on Nov. 7.
Three businesses — Duck Duck Scoop at 5801 Golden Triangle Blvd., Pho Banh Mi Viet at 7630 N. Beach St. and The Chumley House at 3230 Camp Bowie Blvd. — received a perfect score of zero.
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Fort Worth for Oct. 20th - Nov. 9th, 2024. Scores are based on a demerit system. When the total exceeds 30, the restaurant must take immediate corrective action on all identified critical violations, then has 48 hours to initiate corrective action on all other violations. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score.
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