Public Health Rules in Pearland, TX (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Pearland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
Pearland's code enforcement/health officer inspects every food establishment at least once every 12 months and issues a numerical score with a corresponding letter grade. The person in charge must post that grade near the main entrance where customers can see it, and defacing, removing, or failing to post it is a misdemeanor under Code of Ordinances § 11-21.
Pearland Requires Posted Restaurant Inspection Grades
Some RestrictionsPearland Code of Ordinances § 11-21(3) (Inspections)
The findings of a food establishment's inspection shall be recorded in an inspection report, and a copy of each inspection report with number score and corresponding letter grade shall be provided to the person in charge of the establishment. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to post the food establishment's most recent letter grade upon an inside wall or window near the main pub...
Food Handler Certification
Pearland adopts the Texas Food Establishment Rules for food service citywide and layers on a local requirement for temporary food establishments: the permit application must include a copy of the applicant's food handler certificate or food manager certificate. Code of Ordinances § 11-22(2) ties that certificate directly to permit issuance for pop-up and event vendors.
Pearland Food Handler Certificate for Temp Permits
Some RestrictionsPearland Code of Ordinances § 11-22(2) (Permits required - temporary food establishment application)
Any person desiring to obtain a temporary food establishment permit shall make written application for such permit on forms provided at the city's permits department or on the city's website. In addition to the information listed in subsection (1) above, such application shall include a copy of the applicant's food handler certificate and/or food manager certificate; the floor plan of the tempo...
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