McKinney, TX

Sonic

6481 Eldorado Pkwy

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 demerits

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Quick Answers

When was Sonic last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “2 demerits” (official score 2).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Apr 25, 2025 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Sonic ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 25, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

1 - Routine

Oct 27, 2026

2 demerits

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 3, 2026

2 demerits

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 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, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 16, 2025

5 demerits

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 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 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 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, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 25, 2025

6 demerits

Official score: 6 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 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 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.