Health inspectors temporarily shuttered two Arlington restaurants after a late March inspection sweep turned up serious food safety violations, including a cockroach infestation at one eatery. The review period, which covered roughly March 22 through April 4, surfaced problems ranging from unsafe food storage and improper hot and cold holding to missing hand-washing supplies. City officials said any establishment deemed an imminent health hazard would stay closed until inspectors verify fixes during a follow-up visit.
Inspectors reported a roach infestation and food contact surfaces covered in residue at Beirut Grill, prompting a temporary closure during the inspection, according to the Fort Worth Star‑Telegram. The outlet reports that Beirut Grill was allowed to reopen after a follow-up inspection on April 2 verified corrections. Gyro and Wings was also temporarily closed on March 30 and reopened the next day after inspectors confirmed fixes, the story says.
What the inspection reports show
Per the City of Arlington's inspection data, several eateries posted low marks during the review period. Records list Lupe's Tex Mex Grill at a score of 69, Famous Cajun Grill at 68, iCafe at 69, Splendid China at 73, Connie's Wing Plus at 74, Pho Nho at 72, Gyro and Wings at 76, and Beirut Grill at 83. Violations cited across these inspections included improper temperature control, unsafe storage, unsanitary wiping cloth use, and equipment in need of cleaning or repair.
How Arlington's scoring works
Arlington uses a 100 point scale where 100 is a perfect score and lower totals reflect more or more serious violations. Local coverage notes the city places establishments that score 75 or below into follow up inspections and that scores around 70 are considered extremely poor, according to Hoodline.
What comes next for the eateries
When inspectors determine violations pose an imminent health hazard, they can order temporary closures until problems are corrected, the Fort Worth Star‑Telegram reports. Businesses must address issues such as unsafe food storage, inadequate sanitizer usage, or lack of hot water, then pass a follow up inspection before reopening. The city also posts inspection reports online so diners can check the latest findings for any given establishment.
The latest reporting counted about 145 inspections in the March 22 to April 4 window, based on the city's inspection dataset. Inspectors will schedule follow ups for any location that scored 75 or less, and the public can view inspection records through the City of Arlington's open data portal to see whether corrections were verified.
