Three Arlington restaurants were temporarily closed during Aug. 16-29 health inspections due to multiple violations, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.
Arlington restaurants are scored on a 100-point system, with 100 being a perfect score. Restaurants and other places that serve food that score 75 or less require a follow-up inspection, and a score of 70 is considered extremely poor.
The following restaurants were closed by the city, but their scores were not included in the report.
Phi Coffee & Tea at 2430 E. Pioneer Parkway was closed Aug. 24. Some foods weren’t stored at a safe temperature, according to a city of Arlington spokesperson. The inspector also cited handwashing issues and problems with the sanitizing solution. All critical violations were corrected, and the restaurant was allowed to reopen the following day.
Ahi Poke Bowl at 3701 S. Cooper St. failed a routine health inspection on Aug. 13 and was closed during an Aug. 21 follow-up inspection. The inspector found unclean conditions and deficient handwashing practices and sanitation methods, according to the spokesperson. The violations were corrected, and the restaurant reopened Aug. 24.
Cafe Bali at 2525 E. Arkansas Lane was scheduled for a follow-up inspection on Aug. 24, but no employees were present when the inspectors arrived, the spokesperson said. The follow-up inspection took place Aug. 25, and the restaurant was allowed to reopen.
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Arlington for Aug. 16th – Aug. 29th, 2026 A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. Reinspections will be conducted for restaurants that score 75 or less. If serious health and sanitation violations are considered an imminent health hazard, the restaurant will be closed until the identified health hazard has been mitigated. To search the restaurant inspections, type in a restaurant name. You can also sort by score.
Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram.com
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