Three restaurants in Fort Worth were temporarily closed after city health inspections revealed serious violations, including a roach infestation at one location. The inspections were conducted between July 13 and July 19, during which the city evaluated 126 establishments, according to reports compiled by the Star-Telegram.
Fort Worth’s health department uses a demerit-based grading system, where a score of zero indicates perfect compliance. Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits must address immediate concerns on the spot, while other issues must be corrected within 48 hours. In this latest round of inspections, three locations failed to meet these health standards and were ordered to shut down until the violations could be resolved.
Asian Star Buffet, located at 6920 Ridgmar Meadow Road, received 34 demerits and was closed due to both a failed inspection and the discovery of a roach infestation. The presence of pests is considered a critical health violation and requires immediate action to protect the public. Another closure occurred at Captain D’s, a seafood chain located at 8525 S. Hulen Street, which received 12 demerits. Though the score was relatively low, inspectors found that the restaurant was not maintaining proper hot water temperatures, a key requirement for food safety and sanitation. Similarly, a Holiday Inn Express at 1111 W. Lancaster Avenue was temporarily shut down due to hot water issues in its food service area.
While closures may raise concerns for customers, they also highlight the importance of routine inspections and accountability in the food industry. Restaurants typically reopen after resolving the issues and passing a reinspection, ensuring that proper health standards are met before they resume serving the public.