McKinney, TX

Joe's International Market

153 S Central Expy

Last inspected Aug 7, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 demerits

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Quick Answers

When was Joe's International Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 7, 2024. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “4 demerits” (official score 4).
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?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 29, 2023 to Aug 7, 2024.
Has Joe's International Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 29, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

1 - Routine

Aug 7, 2024

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

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.

Official Wording

Environmental Contamination (1 demerit)

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Mar 29, 2024

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 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 29, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Nov 29, 2023

6 demerits

Official score: 6 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

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 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.