Public Health Rules in Midland, TX (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Midland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
Midland's Health Department scores every food establishment on each inspection, and a failing score triggers immediate closure: operations can't resume until the health officer authorizes it. Completed inspection reports are public records available on request.
Midland Restaurant Inspection Scoring Rules
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances § 8-1-5(B), (C)(4)
4.When the establishment receives a failing score; the establishment shall cease operations immediately. The establishment shall remain closed until reopened by the regulatory authority. ... The completed form is a public document that shall be made available for public disclosure to any person who requests it according to law.
Rodent Control
Midland's health code bans letting filth or unwholesome matter build up on any lot if it is likely to attract rodents or reptiles, backed by misdemeanor fines and a City cleanup lien.
Midland Rodent Attractant Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsMidland Code of Ordinances § 8-6-18(A)(3)
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity...to permit or allow any carrion, filth, or other impure or unwholesome matter to accumulate or remain thereon. For purposes of this Subsection "filth or other impure or unwholesome matter" shall mean any organic or inorganic substance whether gaseous, solid or liquid, which shall be likely to harbor disease causing organisms, or attract rodents or ...
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