24-05-2025
Seven restaurants closed, rodents found in latest Fort Worth inspections
Seven Fort Worth restaurants were closed and rodents and roaches were found at several others during the city's latest round of health inspections, according to the inspection report.
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram includes data from May 4 through May 17 and 402 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.
Seven restaurants were closed because of serious health violations:
Chuys Restaurant, 4441 River Oaks Blvd., had a score of 27 and was closed because of unsafe temperatures in the restaurant's cold storage units.
Muchacho Alegre, 2250 Jacksboro Highway, had a score of 19 and was closed because of observable roaches near the stove and issues with water temperature.
Robinson Barbeque, 1028 E. Berry St., had a score of 15 and was closed because of a lack of electricity and water service, as well as issues with rodents. The establishment has been closed for six months, according to the report.
On The Border, 6536 NW Loop 820, had a score of 13 and was closed because of issues with wastewater draining.
Ridgmar Medical Lodge, 6600 Lands End Court, had a score of 12 and was closed because of a roach infestation.
Hilton Garden Inn, 2600 Westport Parkway, had a score of 11 and was closed because of issues with hot water.
Little Lilly Sushi, 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., had a score of 19 and closed voluntarily to clean and get pest control.
Four restaurants had scores of over 30 demerits:
The Rim, located at 5912 Convair Drive, had a score of 34
Taqueria Tepito, located at 1510 Northwest 28th Street, had a score of 33
Dos Juanito's Mexican Food, located at 1950 Hemphill Street, had a score of 32
Don Pancho Tortilleria & Taqueria, located at 5159 Wichita Street, had a score of 31
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 May 4th - May 17th, 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.
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