Four Arlington food establishments were temporarily closed and one failed inspection due to serious health violations including roach infestations. One restaurant that closed has a history of bad inspections, according to city records.
There were 175 restaurant inspections conducted between Nov. 3 and Nov. 16, according to city data compiled by the Star-Telegram.
Arlington inspections are based on a 100-point system. A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Restaurants and other places serving food that score 75 or less require a follow-up inspection.
Joe Cajun located at 1115 E. Pioneer Parkway Suite 101 was closed because the restaurant was operating without water. After a follow-up inspection was conducted the business was re-opened, a city spokesperson said.
First Tofu And Fast Food located at 2505 E. Arkansas Lane Suite 111 was closed due to roach infestation and was re-opened; however, a follow-up inspection is still required, the spokesperson said.