Health inspections in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have yielded some disturbing findings recently. While Dallas eateries avoided closures, with all passing their recent health inspections, some were still clocked with violations, including the presence of live roaches. Despite some restaurants scoring well overall, certain locations, such as Taqueria La Union and Mr. Taco, were flagged for roach sightings, receiving scores of 75 and 85 respectively, according to The Dallas Express.
In Fort Worth, the dining scene faced tougher outcomes during its November 26 to December 2 inspection timeline. One restaurant, Pho District Vietnamese, was given a score as low as 14 and was shuttered for lacking hot water, along with other offenses like improperly labeled food. Pho District's cold water, which was closed by the city, indicated several violations, along with no evidence of date-marking in the walk-in cooler—a necessity for food safety compliance, per Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The Star-Telegram's coverage further revealed that Poke Stop had not improved its standards sufficiently after scoring 35 on a previous check. Not only were employees lacking accredited food handler certificates, but some foods were also not stored at proper temperatures. With a score of 30 on follow-up, another inspection looms over the restaurant. King Pho, Sushi Bar and Chalios didn't fare much better, scoring 29 and 28 for infractions including unlabeled foods and the presence of dead insects, all requiring follow-up inspections. Skillman Wok stood out as well, where inspectors found food on the floor and a dusty environment, scoring 25.
Despite passing the threshold for closure, Dallas restaurants still grappling with sanitary issues, such as La Madeleine, are set to undergo re-inspections and are required to hold within the passing band of 70 and up. Meanwhile, as shown by Fort Worth's recent actions, failing to uphold crucial health standards, as was the case with Pho District, can lead to more drastic consequences, like immediate shutdowns, underscoring a no-tolerance policy for certain violations in the bid to protect public health.
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