Health/Safety
Health Department inspections: July 23-27
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Health Department inspections: July 16-20
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Don’t be the victim of a heat-related illness
Weather forecasters are predicting temperatures over 100 degrees for the next few days and it’s imperative that everyone know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Please check out the tips below to avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration and to...
GFD encourages electricity, lightning safety
According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, reviewing the electrical safety tips below and taking action can help residents reduce electrical fires. When buying, selling or remodeling a home, have it inspected by a qualified electrician. If...
Health Department inspections: June 25 – July 7
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Health inspection report: June 18-23
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Fight the Bite!
The Garland Health Department is conducting weekly surveillance for mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus and Zika Virus. To aid in the eradication effort, a new piece of equipment is being introduced by the Health Department to help reduce mosquito...
Health Department inspection report June 11-15
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
How Garland Health Department fights mosquito population
Larviciding is the first line of defense in mosquito control. The Garland Health Department uses several different types of larvicides to help reduce the possibility of mosquito breeding throughout the city. Larvicides can be applied in numerous forms to...
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