Frisco health inspectors have been busy, and a couple of local eateries are feeling it. One restaurant was temporarily closed over basic food safety lapses, while another was called out after inspectors spotted live roaches crawling in the kitchen. Several more businesses picked up warning notices as part of the city's latest inspection sweep.
Closure Over Food Safety Lapses, Roaches in Another Kitchen
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Gyro Twist Frisco at 8811 Teel Parkway, Suite 170, was temporarily shut down after inspectors required that a certified food manager be present on site and that proper sanitizer be used on food-contact surfaces. The restaurant received a score of 14.
Inspectors also visited Red Hot Chilli Pepper at 8549 Gaylord Parkway, Suite 109. There, they reported seeing four live roaches in the kitchen and ordered staff to remove food stored outside approved containers or risk a citation.
These findings came from inspection reports covering May 17–23, a period that included 77 checks across the city, as compiled by the Star-Telegram.
How Frisco’s Demerit System Works
The City of Frisco follows a demerit system adopted from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Under that system, any food establishment that racks up more than 30 demerits can be closed by inspectors, and some violations can trigger an immediate shutdown regardless of the total score.
The city’s Health & Food Safety division notes that closure decisions depend on the type of violations found and the business’s compliance history. A failing score prompts follow-up inspections to verify that problems have been fixed before the regular inspection cycle resumes. For the official breakdown of how scores work, see the City of Frisco Health & Food Safety.
Warnings on Training Gaps and Plumbing Problems
Inspectors also flagged a few non-closure issues in their latest round of visits. Hold My Chai, at 5266 Independence Parkway, Suite 110, was warned that it did not have documentation showing employees had completed accredited food-handler training within 30 days of being hired, which could lead to a citation if not corrected.
Parkview in Frisco, at 7420 Rolling Brook Drive, was cited again for a plumbing violation. Inspectors noted an inadequate air gap and a drain line positioned below the floor sink’s flood rim under the ice machine. Because it is a repeat problem, the issue could bring additional penalties if it is not addressed. Those details were included in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram roundup of inspection reports.
What Residents Can Do and What Happens Next
Frisco’s Health & Food Safety office posts inspection scores online and accepts complaints from residents who spot potential problems at local establishments. Contact information and office hours are available on the city’s website.
When Health & Food Safety orders an establishment to stop operating, the city may post a closure placard at the business. Follow-up inspections then determine whether violations have been corrected, at which point the restaurant can move back into the normal inspection schedule. More details on that process are available through the City of Frisco Health & Food Safety.
Inspection records offer diners a quick snapshot of how well a business is keeping up with training, sanitation, plumbing, and pest control. These latest reports show that inspectors are still pressing the basics. We will be watching for reinspection results and any public responses from the restaurants named in the reports.
