Rodent droppings, dead roaches at Houston restaurant during inspections April 29 to May 5

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Dead roaches and rodent droppings were spotted at the Houston restaurant that received the most health inspection citations from April 29 to May 5, according to inspection records.

Gnats and fruit flies were also an issue at other restaurants last week.

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Each week, Houston health inspectors distribute violations that carry a weight between 1 and 25, increasing in severity. The term "demerit" is used by city health inspectors to describe the weighted value assigned to each violation.

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The Houston Chronicle obtained the results of routine health inspections throughout the city and tallied each restaurant's demerits for a comprehensive list of violations.

To view inspection reports online or learn more about food inspections, visit the health department website.

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