Public Health Rules in San Antonio, TX (2026)
4 verified public health rules for San Antonio, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District inspects food establishments in Bexar County using a numerical demerit score rather than letter grades. Scores and inspection reports are posted online, and high-demerit results trigger reinspection and possible permit suspension.
San Antonio Restaurant Inspection Scores
Some RestrictionsRodent Control
San Antonio Metro Health and Code Enforcement respond to rodent complaints under SAMC Chapters 13 and 14. Property owners are responsible for harborage abatement, while Metro Health treats food establishments and addresses vector-borne disease risks.
San Antonio Rodent Control and Vector Response
Some RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code § 343.011
(a) This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county.(b) A person may not cause, permit, or allow a public nuisance under this section.(c) A public nuisance is:(1) keeping, storing, or accumulating refuse on premises in a neighborhood unless the refuse is entirely contained in a closed receptacle;(2) keeping, storing, or accumulating rubbish, including newspapers, abandoned vehi...
Syringe Disposal
San Antonio relies on Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 728 and Metro Health guidance for sharps disposal. Used syringes must go in puncture-resistant containers, never in household trash or recycling, and Metro Health partners with pharmacies on take-back drop-offs.
San Antonio Syringe Disposal Rules
Some RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code § 481.062
(a) The following persons may possess a controlled substance under this chapter without registering with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration:(1) an agent or employee of a manufacturer, distributor, analyzer, or dispenser of the controlled substance who is registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and acting in the usual course of business or employment;(2) a common or ...
Food Handler Certification
Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 438 requires every San Antonio food employee to complete an accredited food handler course within 60 days of hire. Metro Health enforces during inspections, and a Certified Food Manager must also be on staff.
San Antonio Food Handler Certification
Some RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code § 438.102
(a) The executive commissioner shall establish a certification program for food managers in accordance with this subchapter.(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the requirements for issuance and renewal of a food manager certificate under this subchapter. Added by
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