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McKinney, TX

Pho Bistro

2058 W University Dr

Last inspected Nov 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Pho Bistro last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 11, 2026. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “22 demerits” (official score 22).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 13 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from May 2, 2025 to Nov 11, 2026.
Has Pho Bistro ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 2, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

1 - Routine

Nov 11, 2026

22 demerits

Official score: 22 · Understand This Area’s Scale

13 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 toxic_substancesChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
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 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 environmental_contaminationContamination

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 approved_thawingFood temperature

Official Wording

Approved Thawing (1 demerit)

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 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
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
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
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
notedCode other_violationsOther

Official Wording

Other Violations (1 demerit)

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Nov 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jun 10, 2026

28 demerits

Official score: 28 · Understand This Area’s Scale

15 recorded violations

notedCode time_as_health_controlOther

Official Wording

Time As Health Control (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 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 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 hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official Wording

Hands Clean Washed (3 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 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 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 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 environmental_contaminationContamination

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 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
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
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
notedCode adequate_ventilation_lightingFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate Ventilation Lighting (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
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
notedCode other_violationsOther

Official Wording

Other Violations (1 demerit)

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

1 - Routine

Nov 7, 2025

25 demerits

Official score: 25 · Understand This Area’s Scale

13 recorded violations

notedCode time_as_health_controlOther

Official Wording

Time As Health Control (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 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 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 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 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 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 environmental_contaminationContamination

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 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
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
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
notedCode other_violationsOther

Official Wording

Other Violations (1 demerit)

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

May 2, 2025

20 demerits

Official score: 20 · Understand This Area’s Scale

11 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 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 toxic_substancesChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
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 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 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
notedCode adequate_ventilation_lightingFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate Ventilation Lighting (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
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
notedCode other_violationsOther

Official Wording

Other Violations (1 demerit)

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

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