1 Plano restaurant closed after live rat was found, health inspection report shows
Plano city health inspectors temporarily closed one restaurant after they found a live rat and rat droppings in the establishment, according to city data compiled by the Star-Telegram.
There were 143 inspections conducted between Nov. 10 and Nov. 30.
Plano inspection data is on a 100-point system. A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Each restaurant and other location that serves food receives between one and four routine inspections per year.
Haunted Castle Cafe at 1900 Dallas Parkway scored 83 and was temporarily closed. The restaurant had multiple violations including the presence of a live rat in the dry storage area, and rat dropping in the dining and bar areas. The restaurant has reopened after a follow-up inspection.
Another restaurant where health inspectors found rodent droppings was Saucy’s Thai & Pho at 4152 W. Spring Creek Parkway Suite 144. After a follow-up inspection it was noted that the establishment had been treated for rodents and affected areas appeared to be clean, the city report shows.
A repeat violator for unsafe sushi fish was listed in this inspection report. Yummi Sushi located inside Kroger at 7100 Independence Parkway had salmon and tuna placed in the serving line at an unsafe temperature.
Other food establishments that had one or more follow-up inspections were:
Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Of Plano at 2301 Marsh Lane
Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream Co at 7800 Windrose Ave.
Burger Street at 911 W. Parker Road
Dil Se Desi at 6205 Coit Road Ste 166
Hanakin at 6100 W. Park Blvd. Ste 300
Maggiano’s Little Italy at 6001 W Park Blvd.
Mai Colachi at 6205 Coit Road Ste 396
McDonald’s at 6220 W. Park Blvd.
Peacock Indian Cuisine at 8500 Ohio Drive Ste 100
Pita Town at 700 W. Spring Creek Parkway Ste 106
Prestonwood Court at 7001 W. Plano Parkway
Whiskey Cake at 3601 Dallas Parkway
Zzizim at 3420 K Ave. Ste 156
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Plano for Nov. 10th - Nov. 30th, 2024. A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Each establishment receives between one and four routine inspections per year. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score.
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