McKinney, TX

Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food

1521 N Custer Rd 3000

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 demerits

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Quick Answers

When was Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 1, 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?: 5 inspections on record, from Sep 30, 2024 to Jul 1, 2026.
Has Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

1 - Routine

Jul 1, 2026

5 demerits

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode food_establishment_permitPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Establishment Permit (2 demerits)

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting 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 physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Physical Facilities Maintained (1 demerit)

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 23, 2026

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · 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 wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths (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

notedCode physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Physical Facilities Maintained (1 demerit)

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jul 11, 2025

No demerits

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 27, 2025

2 demerits

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine