How grading works in Arlington.

Start with the local scale

Arlington, Texas scores food inspections out of 100, and a HIGHER score is better. The result shows whether a follow-up inspection was required.

A score is not universal

Never compare results between cities. Some departments add points for violations, others use pass/fail, and a lower score can mean a better result.

Read beyond the latest result

Check the inspection date, each recorded violation, and any follow-up inspection. Closures and re-inspections are labeled in each restaurant’s history.