2 Tarrant County restaurants temporarily closed, rodent feces found at another
Two restaurants temporarily closed in Tarrant County after recent health inspections, and rodent feces were found at one food establishment, county records show.
There were 167 restaurant inspections between March 23-March 29, according to county data compiled by the Star-Telegram.
Tarrant County Public Health is transitioning to a new inspection report format. Under the old system, a perfect score was 0 demerits. The new system considers 100 as the highest possible score, which indicates no violations.
Birrieria Gomez at 200 Norwood Drive in Hurst, was temporarily closed after the kitchen hand sink was not working. The health inspectors asked the restaurant to repair the hand sink with hot water capable of reaching 100°F prior to re-inspection. The restaurant scored 87 during the initial inspection.
The facility was approved by the county to re-open after the sink was repaired. The restaurant’s new inspection score is 94.
Avocados Food at 3000 Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, temporarily closed due to lack of hot water. The eatery scored 98.
Health inspectors found rodent feces in a corner of the employee break room at Corner Food Store at 212 W Bedford Euless Road in Hurst. The eatery scored 94.
Here is a list of restaurants that received low scores:
Hawaii Poke And Boba at 8004 Denton Hwy 150, Watauga. Score: 74
Nikis Italian Bistro at 2041 Rufe Snow 209, Keller. Score: 76
Riz Gift Shop at 5136 Jacksboro Highway, Sansom Park. Score: 77
Express Fuel Mart #7 at 797 Keller Parkway, Keller. Score: 78
La Isla Restaurant Mariscos Y Mas at 2233 W. Park Row Drive, Pantego. Score: 78
Twelve restaurants had follow-up inspections during this inspection cycle.
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants that Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) inspected for March 23rd - March 29th, 2025. TCPH inspects and scores all restaurants in Tarrant County except for those located in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills. Scores are based on a 100-point scale. When the score is below 70, a follow-up inspection is required. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score.
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