A routine visit from Frisco health inspectors ended with an Indian restaurant ordered to halt service after officials reported moldy food and evidence of gnats. The inspection score landed well above the city's failing cutoff, sidelining the business for now. In the same batch of checks, another Frisco spot was written up for gnats in a warewashing area but, with a much lower score, was allowed to stay open.
Chalo India drew a 46-point score and was ordered to cease operations after inspectors documented moldy food and signs of gnats, according to a review of inspection records by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. That review is part of a recent round of health checks that flagged multiple local restaurants for violations.
How Frisco's Inspection Scoring Works
Frisco uses the Texas Department of State Health Services inspection form, which assigns demerits for violations. A perfect report earns 0, and higher totals reflect more serious problems. "A food establishment fails if it receives more than 30 demerits (31 or greater)," and health inspectors can close an establishment based on the nature and severity of violations, according to City of Frisco Health & Food Safety.
Inspection Findings At The Two Restaurants
Inspection records from mid-March show Chalo India was cited for moldy food and gnats and received a 46-point demerit total, while Sweet Rice was cited specifically for gnats in a warewashing area and posted an 8-point score. The complaints and scores came from inspections conducted March 15–28, and inspectors performed 85 total checks in that period, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
What Happens Next
When an establishment fails, Frisco's Health & Food Safety division may post a closure placard and require one or more follow-up inspections before permits are reinstated. Operators typically must correct the violations documented by inspectors and then pass a re-inspection. The city also keeps each location's inspection history public so customers can review past findings, per the city's guidance. The Health & Food Safety office lists procedures and a phone line for questions.
Health officials say re-inspections will determine when Chalo India can reopen. In the meantime, the case adds to a stream of recent North Texas inspections that have flagged pests and spoiled food at area restaurants. Customers with concerns can report problems to Frisco's Health & Food Safety division and check the city's online inspection portal for the latest records.
