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Roaches, mouse droppings, unwashed hands in latest Nashville, Nolensville restaurant inspections

Nashville and Davidson County health inspectors conducted 1,342 food-service inspections in September, including 883 routine inspections and 459 follow-ups. Inspectors awarded perfect scores of 100 during 328 inspections. Not all establishments fared so well. Nineteen food-service establishments scored below 70 during routine inspections. The eight lowest scores ranged from 51 to 61. In Williamson County, inspectors conducted 186 food-service inspections, including 143 routine inspections and 43 follow-ups. The three lowest-scoring establishments in Franklin and Nolensville are included below. Nashville inspectors suspended permits at two Davidson County restaurants. At El Perez Mexican Restaurant in Antioch, inspectors found ceiling leaks and a cockroach infestation. The restaurant's permit also had not been paid. At Only Chicken in Hillsboro Village, inspectors issued a kitchen closure notice after finding a malfunctioning prep cooler and food holding at 55-62 degrees. Inspectors threw out 30 pounds of food, including raw chicken, hummus and dairy-based sauces. Other reports around the county documented live roaches, mouse droppings, dirty ice machines and employees handling food without properly washing their hands. Several establishments improved substantially during follow-up inspections. La Costa Mexican Seafood rose from 51 to 92, while Cilantro Mexican Grill Five Points improved from 59 to 93. The Health Department