Roaches, rat droppings found in Dallas restaurants; 22 restaurants need re-inspection

Roaches and rat droppings were observed in the latest Dallas health inspections and 22 restaurants will require re-inspections. There were no closures.

There 789 inspections in Dallas in the latest inspection period, from Feb.15-March 14.

Dallas inspection data is based on a 100-point system. A score range of 90-100 is considered to be very good and the next inspection is the regular six-month inspection. Scores between 80-89 are considered good with the same next six-month inspection window. Scores between 70-79 are considered passing, but require re-inspection within 30 days. Scores within 60-69 are failing and require a follow-up inspection within 10 days or will result closure. Anything under 60 is unacceptable and requires closure and inspection before reopening.

No restaurant received a score of 69 or less.

There were 22 restaurants that received scores between 70 and 79 and required to have a re-inspection within the next 30 days:

  • Mijas Group Inc at 9901 Royal Lane #100, 70

  • Tipico’s at 3118 West Northwest Highway, 70

  • Emilia’s Market at 7771 Great Trinity Forest Way, 74

  • Hei Hei American Chinese at 9660 Audelia Road #117, 75

  • Military Quick Stop at 5936 Military Parkway, 75

  • Monrovia Lounge at 9220 Skillman Street #227, 75

  • Pakpao at 1628 Oak Lawn Avenue, 75

  • World of Spices at 13340 Audelia Road #136, 75

  • Goodluck Burgers & Beer at 3210 Botham Jean Boulevard, 76

  • Jake’s Burgers & Beer at 6606 Skillman Street, 76

  • Restaurant Leylita at 2330 Royal Lane #600, 76

  • Sini Coffee Lounge at 9560 Skillman Street #100, 76

  • Southern Comfort Coffee at 9660 Audelia Road #123, 76

  • Stars Grocery & Grill at 4848 Military Parkway #A, 76

  • Citti’s Pizza at 9247 Skillman Street #104, 77

  • Moderena Bakery & Cafe at 9310 Forest Lane #362, 77

  • Morning Donuts at 8270 Abrams Road, 77

  • Motion at 2995 South Westmoreland Road, 77

  • Northwest Highway Quick Stop at 2745 West Northwest Highway, 77

  • Jersey Mike’s at 8411 Preston Road #118, 78

  • Mario Bros Tacos at 8420 Abrams Road #206, 78

  • Speedmax at 8445 South Lancaster Roas #A, 79

Follow-up inspections were done for:

  • Americas Best Wings at 655 West Illinois Avenue #729, 80

  • Asian Star Buffet at 9208 East RL Thornton Freeway #112, 80

  • Family Pancake House Restaurant at 425 West Illinois Ave, 80

  • Food Plus at 1346 North Masters #100, 80

  • Lucky Texas/Taqueria at 3603 Marvin D Love Freeway #100, 80

  • Stars Grocery & Grill at 4848 Military Parkway #A, 80

  • Tikka King at 11641 Harry Hines Boulevard #201, 82

Roaches were observed at the following restaurants:

  • Monrovia Lounge at 9220 Skillman Street #227, 75

  • Tortas Y Tacos “El Ranchito” at 7023 Military Parkway, 80

  • Paulette’s Place at 1475 West Mockingbird Lane Suite 100, 81

  • Bobo China at 10630 New Church Road, 82

  • Mr. Wong’s Chicken and Rice at 2848 West Northwest Highway, 86

  • Laredo Taco Company at 1805 Sylvan Ave #A, 87

  • Taqueria La Union at 6326 C F Hawn Freeway, 90

“Lots of rat droppings” were observed at Aggies African Restaurant at 9205 Skillman Street #134 and at Kwik Save Mart at 7015 Holly Hill Drive, according to city data.

Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Dallas for March 15th - April 14th, 2023. A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Scores below 80 require a re-inspection, and below 60 require closure and inspection before reopening. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name. You can also sort by score.