Arlington vs Fort Worth
How do restaurant grade cards rules compare between Arlington, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Arlington and Fort Worth have similar restriction levels.
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County
Arlington restaurants are inspected by Tarrant County Public Health under contract; scores are posted publicly online and demerits above 30 require re-inspection within ten days.
View full Arlington rules →Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth Public Health and Code Compliance inspect food establishments under City Code Chapter 16 and post numerical scores online. Unlike Los Angeles or New York, Fort Worth does not require posted letter grades at the restaurant entrance.
View full Fort Worth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Arlington | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector | Tarrant County Public Health | FW Consumer Health Division |
| Routine inspections | At least 1 per year | - |
| Re-inspection trigger | 30+ demerits | - |
| Score posting | TCPH online portal | - |
| Authority | - | Fort Worth Code Ch. 16 |
| Scoring | - | Numerical 0-100 scale |
| Letter grade posted | - | No, not required |
| Max fine | - | $2000 per offense |
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Arlington FAQ
Does Arlington post letter grades in restaurant windows?
No. Unlike LA County, Tarrant County uses a numeric demerit system with scores published online rather than letter-grade placards posted at the entrance.
Who do I call about a foodborne illness?
Tarrant County Public Health Environmental Health at 817-321-4960. They handle complaints for Arlington restaurants under their interlocal agreement with the city.
Fort Worth FAQ
Where can I see a Fort Worth restaurant's inspection score?
Fort Worth publishes inspection results on its open data portal and the Code Compliance Consumer Health webpage. Search by establishment name. Scores are not required to be displayed at the restaurant entrance.
What score triggers a reinspection?
Establishments scoring roughly below 70, or with uncorrected critical violations, receive a reinspection within ten to thirty days. Repeat low scores can lead to permit suspension, closure, or referral to municipal court.
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