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Garland proposes higher reinspection fee and changes to restaurant inspection posting and enforcement window

5706794 · September 2, 2025
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Summary

Staff proposed raising the reinspection fee to $200, clarified score posting requirements, and extended the failure window from 18 to 24 months with escalating suspensions and revocation on the third failure; the changes were presented for council review and scheduled for the regular meeting.

City staff presented proposed amendments to Garland’s food and food‑establishment ordinance that would raise reinspection fees, clarify inspection‑score posting and lengthen the failure window for escalating enforcement.

Mandy (Environmental Health staff) told council the recommended reinspection fee would increase to $200 to better reflect…

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