McKinney, TX

On The Border

8930 Sh 121

Last inspected Mar 1, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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10 demerits

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Quick Answers

When was On The Border last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 1, 2024. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “10 demerits” (official score 10).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Oct 9, 2023 to Mar 1, 2024.
Has On The Border ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 9, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

1 - Routine

Mar 1, 2024

10 demerits

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official 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 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.

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, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 9, 2023

13 demerits

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official 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 finding

notedCode approved_sewageWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Approved Sewage (3 demerits)

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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

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, Oct 9, 2023 · Original Source

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