Public Health Rules in Arlington, TX (2026)
4 verified public health rules for Arlington, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
Every Arlington food establishment must conspicuously display its most recent inspection letter grade in public view, per Health Chapter Sec. 4.08(A). Permit holders must also show the last routine inspection report, or a notice of its availability, on request. The rule sits in Ordinance No. 25-063, effective September 1, 2025.
Arlington Restaurants Must Post Inspection Grade
Some RestrictionsCode of the City of Arlington, Texas, Health Chapter, Art. IV, Sec. 4.08 (Ord. No. 25-063)
A. Every permit holder or person in charge shall at all times conspicuously display in public view the most recent inspection letter grade. B. Permit holders shall at all times conspicuously display in public view a copy of the last routine food establishment inspection report, or a notice of availability, upon request.
Rodent Control
Arlington property owners must keep buildings free of rodent and insect infestations under the citys Property Maintenance Code and Texas Property Code habitability standards. Repeat infestation complaints can trigger Code Compliance enforcement and licensed pest operator coordination.
Building Pest Control and Habitability Rules
Light RestrictionsTexas Property Code Sec. 92.052 (Landlord's Duty to Repair or Remedy)
Sec. 92.052. LANDLORD'S DUTY TO REPAIR OR REMEDY. (a) A landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair or remedy a condition if: (1) the tenant specifies the condition in a notice to the person to whom or to the place where rent is normally paid; (2) the tenant is not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time notice is given; and (3) the condition: (A) materially affects the physical healt...
Syringe Disposal
Arlington follows Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 363 on special waste; loose syringes in household trash are prohibited and must be placed in approved sharps containers.
Sharps and Needle Disposal Rules
Light RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 481.002 (Controlled Substances Act - Definitions)
Sec. 481.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "Administer" means to directly apply a controlled substance by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means to the body of a patient or research subject by:(A) a practitioner or an agent of the practitioner in the presence of the practitioner; or(B) the patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of a practitioner.(2) "Agen...
Food Handler Certification
All Arlington food-service workers must hold a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food-handler card within 60 days of hire under Texas Health and Safety Code §438.
Texas Food Handler Certification Required
Light RestrictionsTexas Health and Safety Code Sec. 438.046 and Sec. 438.1055 (Food Handler / Manager Certification)
Sec. 438.046. LIST OF ACCREDITED PROGRAMS. ...(b-1) A food service worker trained in a food handler training course that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute or that is accredited by the department and listed with the registry is considered to have met a local health jurisdiction's training, testing, and permitting requirements. A local health jurisdiction may require a fo...
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