COTTON PATCH CAFE 17
3940 NW LOOP 820, Lake Worth, TX, 76135
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 82
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (9)
- 15
Food separated and protected
Observed fish stored in the reach in cooler lacking a protective cover.Corrective Actions: person in charge was able to provide a procedure cover for the fish in the reach in cooler.
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed no measurable sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets at the time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Person in charge filled sanitizer buckets measuring at 300ppm
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 20
Proper cooling time and temperatures
Observed chicken beef and fish in the prep cooler at 55*FCorrective Actions: Person in charge discarded all out of temp food items.
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed fish chicken and beef at 55*F on the prep line cooler .Corrective Actions: Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the out of temperature food items and was replaced with food in compliance with the food code.
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed no date label on raw chicken in the walk in cooler at the time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure to date label all prepped food items with the prep date or the discard.
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed raw fish being thawed at room temperature at the time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure to that fish under refrigeration, cool running water or thaw to cook.
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observed no pest control logs on site during the inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure to maintain pest control logs on site.
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed wiping clothes stored on food contact surfaces at the time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure to keep wiping clothes in a sanitizer solution bucket when not actively using.
Permit A0738328-CDE2-4444-A13C-90FAB3B8E0B5
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed no air gap between the three compartment sink and the floor drain at the time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure to provide at least a 1" air gap to be in compliance with plumbing code.
Permit 56F4C0F0-0C66-42CA-A64F-A399ED44DA60
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.