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Rats, flies found during Hurst restaurant inspections, report shows

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Rats and drain flies and other health hazards were found at Hurst restaurants during recent health inspections, reports show.

Hurst health inspections are performed by Tarrant County Public Health. According to the county data compiled by the Star-Telegram there were 31 inspections between Oct. 12 and Oct. 25.

Tarrant County Public Health has transitioned to a new inspection report format. The highest possible score under the new system is 100, and 70 is considered extremely poor. Restaurants and other establishments that serve food scoring below 70 require a follow-up inspection. No restaurant received a score under 70 during the inspection cycle.

One restaurant had a low score during this inspection cycle.

  • La Real Michoacana 11, at 615 Bellaire Drive. Scored 78 after inspectors observed drain flies through the kitchen and expired food permit from 2023. The eatery scored 100 after a follow-up inspection.

Rats were observed at:

  • Tacomigo, at 781 W Bedford Euless Road. Inspectors observed chewed insulation near a hole in the wall behind the ice machine. The restaurant was asked for proper disposal of rats and debris left by rats. Score: 88.

Three other eateries had follow-up inspections:

  • Polage Lounge, at 725 Grapevine Highway. Score: 91.
  • Lisa’s Chicken & Seafood, at 625 W Bedford Euless Road. Score: 95.
  • Tacomigo, at 781 W Bedford Euless Road.

Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants in Hurst that Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) inspected for Oct. 12 – Oct. 25th, 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.

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.

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Shambhavi Rimal

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Shambhavi covers crime, law enforcement and other breaking news in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. She graduated from the University of North Texas and previously covered a variety of general assignment topics in West Texas. She grew up in Nepal.

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