{"id":414245,"date":"2026-08-23T01:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T01:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/414245\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T01:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T01:12:11","slug":"roaches-unsanitary-conditions-close-arlington-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/414245\/","title":{"rendered":"Roaches, unsanitary conditions close Arlington restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two Arlington restaurants were closed for serious violations, and three others failed the Aug. 9-15 health inspections, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Chapps Burgers at 153 Southwest Plaza scored 85 on Aug. 12. The establishment was required to close because of an active roach infestation, according to a city of Arlington spokesperson. Chapps reopened Aug. 14 after a follow-up inspection.<\/p>\n

Applebee\u2019s at 4654 S. Cooper St. was closed Aug. 13 after the inspector found backed-up drains and unsanitary conditions, the city spokesperson said. The restaurant was allowed to reopen after an Aug. 17 follow-up inspection.<\/p>\n

Annampuram Authentic South Indian Restaurant at 1201 S. Cooper St. received a failing score of 57 on Aug. 13. The inspector noted improper date marking and food storage, as well as a lack of hot water and deficiencies in employee hygiene, according to the spokesperson. A follow-up inspection is scheduled.<\/p>\n

Ahi Poke Bowl at 3701 S. Cooper St. failed with a score of 61 on Aug. 13. Food wasn\u2019t being stored safely, and employees weren\u2019t following proper handwashing procedures, the spokesperson said. Parts of the building also needed cleaning and repair. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled.<\/p>\n

Thuy Nguyen Cafe at 100 W. Pioneer Parkway received a failing score of 67 on Aug. 12. There was residue built up on some of the equipment and food wasn\u2019t being stored at a safe temperature, according to the spokesperson. The facility was also in need of repair. A follow-up inspection will take place soon.<\/p>\n

Williams Chicken at 3755 S. Cooper St. received a low score of 71 on Aug. 12 but passed the inspection. The inspector noted improper thawing methods, hand hygiene issues and dirty equipment, the spokesperson said. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled.<\/p>\n

No food establishment received a perfect score of 100 on this round of inspections.<\/p>\n

Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Arlington for Aug. 9th – Aug. 15th, 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.<\/p>\n

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Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram.com<\/p>\n

Some data analysis in this story was conducted using AI. For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published August 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM.<\/p>\n

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