The animal turns up in the food serving area at the Stripes on 898 North Sam Houston in San Benito.
A kitchen cops takes photos of the rodent along with dead roaches in the restroom and mold around counter edges.
Demerits during the city inspection total 19 before they’re cut in half on a re-inspection.
The Food Patrol’s request to speak with management about the insect and rodent contamination has not yet been answered.
Despite the shocking finds at Stripes, El Nuevo Frontier on 1027 East Washington Street in Brownsville lands at number one on the list of dirtiest restaurants this week with 49 demerits.
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Top/Low Performer List
Weekly Low Performer List: (total # of demerits)
San Benito
Stripes 898 N Sam Houston (19, 8) *Live Rat, Dead Roaches*
Pilo’s 1100 W Hwy 77 (47, 16, 3) *Live Roaches, Closed Down*
Brownsville
El Nuevo Frontier 1027 E Washington (49) *No Hairnets, Off Temp Food*
Weekly Top Performer List: (0 demerits)
Elsa
O’Bee’s 305 W Hwy 107
Edinburg
Papalote Seafood 3704 W Monte Cristo
Alejandro’s 308 N Closner
San Juan
Subway 106 E FM 495
Stars 701 N Nebraska
Taqueria La Mexicana 1803 N Raul Longoria
Santa Rosa
Tortilleria Rodriguez 408 W Santa Rosa
Alamo
Burger King 446 E Frontage Rd
Palmview
Taco Express FM 495 & Bentsen Palm
Tacos La Estacion 1130 W Palm Vista
Donna
Subway 512 Salinas Blvd
McDonald’s 602 Salinas Blvd
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