1 - Routine
Jan 3, 2024
Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale
6 recorded violations
Official Wording
Approved Source (3 demerits)
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 problemsOfficial Wording
Food Surfaces Returnables (3 demerits)
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial 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 findingOfficial Wording
Proper Cooling Method (2 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 temperatureOfficial 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 insectsOfficial 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 issuesOfficial record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source