Roaches, flies found during Plano inspections. One restaurant closed
One Plano restaurant was temporarily closed during June 15-21 inspections because of a roach infestation, and four others had repeat violations, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.
Lita’s La Mexicana at 7224 Independence Parkway scored 76 on June 16 and was closed by the city after the inspector found several live roaches in the kitchen and bar. Around four flies were also found in the establishment, and the salsa was stored at an unsafe temperature.
The restaurant passed a follow-up inspection on June 24.
The city of Plano scores restaurants and other business that serve food on a 100-point system. A score of 100 is considered a perfect score and 70 is extremely poor. Out of 69 inspections, three restaurants scored below 70.
Panaderia Guatemalteca La Unica at 1401 Jupiter Road scored 69 on June 18. Some employees weren’t properly washing their hands, several bottles of chemicals and containers of food weren’t labeled, and cloths for wiping down surfaces were dirty.
The Great Wall of China at 901 W. Plano Parkway scored 68 on June 18. The inspector noticed a mold or slime-like substance in the ice machine, employees hadn’t completed an accredited food-handler course, and coolers and equipment were dirty.
Winners BBQ at 3200 14th St. scored 66 on June 15. Flies were found in the kitchen, and the establishment’s permit had expired.
The inspector also found repeat violations from the past three inspections, including uncovered bulk food containers and frozen meat thawing at room temperature.
In addition to Winners BBQ, three other establishments had repeat violations.
El Fenix at 810 N. Central Expressway wasn’t given a score during a June 16 follow-up inspection. The inspector noted eight repeat violations, including flies in the kitchen, uncovered food, improperly stored disposable containers, damaged floor tiles, no trash can at some of the sinks, an outside door that didn’t close all the way and a dishwashing hose and paper towel dispenser that weren’t working properly.
Fish N’ Tails Oyster Bar at 1320 N. Central Expressway wasn’t scored during the June 18 follow-up inspection. The inspector found five repeat violations, including food stored at an unsafe temperature, no paper towels at sinks, a refrigerator that wasn’t cooling properly, no trash can at the bar’s hand sink and damaged flooring and baseboards.
Restaurante Corazon Latino at 1828 K Ave. also didn’t receive a score during the June 16 follow-up inspection. The inspector noticed eight repeat violations, including food held at unsafe temperatures, employees not properly washing hands, unlabeled chemical bottles, refrigerators not cooling properly, no inspection report posted, the person in charge not performing their duties, damaged gaskets on refrigerator doors and outside doors that were difficult to open and close.
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Plano for June 15th - June 21st, 2025. 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.
Some data analysis in this chart was conducted using AI. For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here.
This story was originally published June 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM.
