Roaches in restaurant kitchens, a daycare with no hot water, and a stack of low inspection scores are the latest headaches uncovered by Fort Worth health inspectors in a recent sweep of local businesses.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the paper reviewed inspection reports from May 17 through May 23 covering 1,107 checks. In that batch, Little Inspirers Montessori at 3312 Park Lake Drive was listed as closed with a score of 7 because the kitchen had no hot water. Quick Wok Chinese Restaurant at 7800 Crowley Road scored 24 after inspectors reported both live and dead cockroaches in the kitchen and at the service window. At Los Pastores, 3806 E. Rosedale Street, inspectors scored the business 22 and documented an “accumulation” of cockroaches underneath dry-storage racks. Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken at 7289 S. Hulen Street scored 16 after roaches were found in the bathroom.
Pattern of pest and plumbing problems
Hoodline has been tracking a run of similar problems in recent Fort Worth inspections, including roaches, moldy produce, and recurring plumbing failures. Earlier coverage of roaches, rot, and no hot water noted that the city’s demerit system requires immediate corrective steps when a business racks up more than 30 demerits.
Why roaches matter
Cockroaches are more than a gross-out factor. They can carry bacteria and produce allergens that aggravate asthma and other respiratory issues, especially in children, according to public health research. The CDC has documented how cockroach allergens contribute to asthma morbidity and why infestations in food-service areas are categorized as high risk. Even once the bugs are gone, lingering allergens can remain a problem.
What inspectors require
When inspectors find critical violations, affected businesses are typically required to fix the hazards and pass a reinspection before they can fully reopen, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The Star-Telegram’s inspection table links directly to the city’s reports so customers can check whether a location has addressed its violations. Operators cited for pest or plumbing issues usually work with licensed pest-control companies and must show proof of remediation to return to normal operations.
For now, parents and diners keeping an eye on these findings should review posted inspection results and watch for follow-up reinspections at the named locations. This story will be updated if any of the businesses pass reinspections or release public statements.
