Four Arlington restaurants were temporarily closed due to roach infestation, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.
There were 179 restaurant inspections conducted by the City of Arlington between Oct. 2 and Nov. 8.
Arlington restaurants are scored on a 100-point system, with 100 being a perfect score. Restaurants and other places that serve food that score 75 or less require a follow-up inspection, and a score of 70 is considered extremely poor.
Four restaurants were temporarily closed during this inspection cycle:
- Pho Pasteur Restaurant, at 3330 Matlock Road, Suite 102, scored 61 was temporarily closed during a routine health inspection on Nov. 4 due to several critical violations including a roach infestation. Health inspectors observed poor cleanliness overall in the restaurant, food and non-food contact surfaces covered in residue and unsafe food holding temperatures. The restaurant reopened after a follow-up inspection.
- Cafe Acapulco, 4001 W Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 121, scored 73 was temporarily closed due to roach infestation. Inspectors observed that the overall cleanliness of the eatery was poor, food and non-food contact surfaces covered in residue, improper cold holding temperatures, and unsafe food storage.The restaurant reopened after a follow-up inspection.
- Razzoo’s, 4001 S Cooper St., scored 82 and was temporarily closed after health inspectors observed a roach infestation. Health inspectors noted poor overall cleanliness of the restaurant, improper food storage, and employees not washing their hands before engaging in food preparation. The restaurant reopened after a follow-up inspection.
- The Flying Fish #7, 300 E Abram St., Suite 100 was temporarily closed after a roach infestation was observed during a heath inspection. The restaurant also had significant physical deficiencies, including a broken handwashing sink and a malfunctioning main drain causing backflow issues. The restaurant reopened after a follow-up inspection.
Three other restaurants scored below 75 during this inspection cycle.
- The Bnk Cafe, at 2400 E Arkansas Lane. Score: 71.
- Mariscos El Viejon Seafood, at 2307 S Cooper Street. Score: 74.
- Tacos El 24 #3, at 1000 E Abram Street. Score: 75.
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.
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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