Dallas, Texas – Recent inspections in Dallas have uncovered alarming health issues in several local restaurants, ranging from the presence of pests to critical failures in maintaining hygiene standards.
Dallas conducts restaurant inspections based on a 100-point system, with varying consequences depending on the score achieved. A high score of 90-100 reflects excellent conditions, meriting a standard six-month re-inspection interval. Scores from 80 to 89 are considered good and also result in a six-month reassessment period. However, establishments scoring between 70 and 79, which are considered passing, require a follow-up inspection within thirty days.
More concerning are scores between 60 and 69, which indicate a failure to meet health standards. These restaurants must either close or undergo a re-inspection within 10 days. Scores below 60 are deemed unacceptable, necessitating immediate closure and inspection before reopening.
The recent inspections have led to one restaurant closure and four failures:
- Salam Super Market at 9780 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway scored 60.
- Buckner Shell at 2438 South Buckner Blvd received a score of 65.
- Micheladas Restaurant at 2828 Webb Chapel Extension scored 67.
- Okey Resto Bar at 14902 Preston Road scored 69.
In addition to these failures, inspectors found rat and rodent droppings at:
- Pleasant Grove Meat Market at 6923 Scyene Road, which scored 80.
- Tuyet Tofu at 9780 Walnut Street, which scored 81.
Roaches and bugs were observed at:
- Pera Wine & Tapas at 6006 Beltline Road.
- Restaurante & Panaderia Latina at 3221 W. Davis Street.
Notices for Re-inspection
Several restaurants have been issued notices for re-inspection, including:
- Pera Wine & Tapas at 6006 Beltline Road (scored 71).
- Brothers Mart And Bakery at 9205 Skillman Street (scored 73).
- Dunston’s Steakhouse at 5423 W. Lovers Lane (scored 73).
- Additional restaurants with scores ranging from 77 to 79.
Comprehensive Inspection Efforts
Between December 15 and January 14, a total of 430 inspections were conducted. The City Authority plans to reinspect these restaurants to ensure compliance with health standards.
The findings from these inspections highlight the importance of stringent health and safety regulations in the food industry. The Dallas City Authority’s efforts to regularly inspect and enforce these standards are crucial in protecting public health and maintaining the quality of the city’s dining establishments.
