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One Fort Worth restaurant was closed, and two others had problems with rodents or roaches, in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection report.
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from Dec. 21-Jan. 3 and 160 inspections.
Fort Worth’s restaurant inspections function on a demerit system: Zero demerits is considered a perfect score. Restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.
One establishment was closed for a serious health violation:
Roy Pope Grocery, 2305 Merrick St., had scores of 19, 17, 16, 10 and 8. The establishment receives multiple types of inspections because it contains multiple departments. The location’s hot water broke shortly before the inspector arrived, and a plumber was already present during the inspection, the owner told the Star-Telegram. The establishment must remain closed until the hot water is fixed.
Our Brunch Spot, 12420 Timberland Blvd., had a score of 33. Restaurants with over 30 demerits must fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.
Rodents or roaches were observed at these food establishments:
- Quality Inn & Suites, 2000 Beach St., had a score of 22. Inspectors observed dead roaches, crickets and a dead mouse under a grill area, according to the report.
- Rosedale Food Mart, 1201 S. Riverside Drive, had a score of 17. Inspectors observed dead roaches in the light shields.
- Casa Rita Margaritas, 1445 N. Main St., had a score of 13. Inspectors observed a dead roach on the floor in front of the restroom.
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.
Lillie Davidson is a breaking news reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She graduated from TCU in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, is fluent in Spanish, and can complete a crossword in five minutes.
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