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McKinney, TX

El Fenix

3450 S Central Expy

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was El Fenix last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 2, 2026. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “5 demerits” (official score 5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Mar 4, 2025 to Sep 2, 2026.
Has El Fenix ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 4, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

1 - Routine

Sep 2, 2026

5 demerits

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

Official Wording

No Insect Contamination (2 demerits)

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Surfaces Clean (1 demerit)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Mar 10, 2026

12 demerits

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official Wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

Official Wording

Food Separated Protected (3 demerits)

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode thermometers_accurateEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers Accurate (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

Official Wording

No Insect Contamination (2 demerits)

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Sep 22, 2025

14 demerits

Official score: 14 · Understand This Area’s Scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official Wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode certified_food_managerOther

Official Wording

Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode available_hot_cold_waterOther

Official Wording

Available Hot Cold Water (2 demerits)

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Facilities (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

Official Wording

No Insect Contamination (2 demerits)

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode original_container_labelingFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Original Container Labeling (1 demerit)

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Mar 4, 2025

12 demerits

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode temp_hot_holdingFood temperature

Official Wording

Temp Hot Holding (3 demerits)

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode thermometers_accurateEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers Accurate (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Facilities (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode cleanable_surfacesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleanable Surfaces (2 demerits)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

Official Wording

No Insect Contamination (2 demerits)

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode utensils_and_linensEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Utensils And Linens (1 demerit)

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

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