Dead mice found in one restaurant, roaches in four in Dallas health inspections
In the latest round of health inspections, one Dallas restaurant failed, roaches were seen at four businesses that serve food, and rodents were found at another, according to the inspection reports.
The reports, which were compiled by Star-Telegram, contain data and health violations from June 22-June 28 and results of 175 restaurant inspections.
Dallas’ health inspections operate on a 100-point system: A score of 100 is considered perfect and scores below 70 are failing. Reinspections of restaurants that fail are required within 10 days.
One restaurant failed inspection this go around:
- Pollos Sinaloa LLC, at 3900 S. Buckner Blvd. Score: 68
Rodents were observed at one restaurant:
- Sooul Food Cafe, 3308 Elsie Faye Heggins St. Score: 82 - OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND MICE ON STICKY TRAPS. DISPOSE OF DEAD AND TRAPPED PESTS.
Roaches were observed at four establishments:
- Sooul Food Cafe, 3308 Elsie Faye Heggins St. Score: 82
- Panaderia Y Restaurant Latina, 611 S. Hampton Road. Score: 86
- La Nueva Puntada, 3818 W. Clarendon Drive. Score: 87
- Fruitlandia, 10788 Harry Hines Blvd. # G-8. Score: 89
Some data analysis in this story was conducted using AI. For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here.
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Dallas for June 22nd - June 28th, 2025. A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Scores below 80 require a re-inspection, and below 60 require closure and inspection before reopening. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score.