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  • 1 closed, rodents & roaches found in Fort Worth health inspections

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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.

    Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Fort Worth for Dec. 21st- Jan. 3rd 2025. Scores are based on a demerit system. When the total exceeds 30, the restaurant must take immediate corrective action on all identified critical violations, then has 48 hours to initiate corrective action on all other violations. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score.

    Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram.com

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  • Health violations close Arlington eateries after inspections

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    Two Arlington restaurants were temporarily closed due to roach infestations and other health violations, according to the inspection report.

    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.

    There were 223 inspections conducted between Oct. 5 and Oct. 18, according to the city report compiled by the Star-Telegram.

    Two restaurants were temporarily closed during this inspection cycle.

    • Lang Song Xanh, at 2535 E Arkansas Lane Suite 335, scored 53 and was closed during a routine health inspection due to several critical violations, including a roach infestation, poor overall cleanliness of the establishment, with food and non-food contact surfaces covered in residue and food stored at unsafe temperature, city officials told the Star-Telegram. The restaurant reopened after a follow-up inspection.
    • Kentucky Fried Chicken, at 700 W Abram St., scored 85 and was temporarily closed after health inspectors observed roach infestation, poor overall cleanliness of the establishment, and with food and non-food contact surfaces covered in residue, city officials said. The restaurant also reopened after a follow-up inspection.

    Lan Song Xanh was previously closed after serious health hazards in January and the Kentucky Fried Chicken was also previously closed by the city health inspectors October 2024.

    Two restaurants failed health inspections.

    • Blitz Lounge Restaurant and Bar, at 4515 Matlock Road, Suite 121 scored 70 due to several critical violations including improper hot holding temperatures, unsafe food labeling and thawing. The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said. A follow-up inspection is scheduled to take place soon.
    • China Harbor restaurant, at 3512 S Cooper St. scored 70 during a routine health inspection due to several critical violations. Including improper cold holding temperatures, food not in good condition for use, and unsafe food storage and labeling practices. Additionally, various sanitation deficiencies such as old food residue on equipment, lack of proper glove use during food preparation, and pest contamination, city officials said. The restaurant received a passing score after a follow-up inspection.

    Two other restaurants had low scores.

    • First Tofu And Fast Food, at 2505 E Arkansas Lane, Suite 11. Score: 72.
    • Spicy Bites Indian Fast Food, at 1220 S Cooper St., Suite 110. Score: 74.

    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 Arlington for Oct. 5th – Oct. 18th, 2025 A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Reinspections will be conducted for restaurants that score 75 or less. If serious health and sanitation violations are considered an imminent health hazard, the restaurant will be closed until the identified health hazard has been mitigated. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a restaurant name. You can also sort by score.

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