With 26 Demerits, This Tyler Restaurant Is Close To Failing Inspection

When NET Health inspectors walk through the front doors of a Smith County restaurant they have no idea what discoveries they are going to make during their inspections.

In addition to serving up hot food safely to the public, Tyler area restaurants, food trucks, convenience and grocery stores, daycares, and healthcare facilities are also tasked to prepare and serve that food from a clean, safe, and sanitized kitchen. While the majority of restaurants throughout Smith County comply with established protocols, some are cutting corners.

Whether it be lack of training, maintenance, improper labeling of food or handling of the food or any number of items, NET Health inspectors uncover issues and address them with restaurant management to ensure they are serving the public a safe product.

While inspecting a Tyler grocery store that prepares ready-to-eat meals, health inspectors found a laundry list of issues with this location. The store racked up a total of 26 total demerits, the equivalent of a 'D' letter grade. They had quite a few things to learn and retrain employees on, discard, and correct. You'll see this grocery store/restaurant when you scroll more.

While we talk about the issues that some Smith County restaurants face, there are so many more that receive perfect scores from the health inspectors.

These Tyler area restaurants are among those with few to no demerits.

• Dairy Queen - 3250 W Gentry Pkwy
• Dairy Queen - 16818 FM 2493
• Walmart Supercenter - 450 SSE Loop 3232
• Dairy Queen - 12050 E Hwy 64
• Dairy Queen - 416 SSE Loop 323
• Frios Gourmet Pops - 18953 Burket Rd
• Whataburger - 16772 FM 23493
• Hawaiian Bros Grill - 6915 S Broadway

Now let's take a look at the Tyler area restaurants that had some things to correct once the health inspector left.