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McKinney, TX

Taco Bueno

302 N Central Expy

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Taco Bueno last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 10, 2026. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “15 demerits” (official score 15).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 10 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Nov 14, 2024 to Sep 10, 2026.
Has Taco Bueno ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 14, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

1 - Routine

Sep 10, 2026

15 demerits

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

10 recorded violations

notedCode approved_water_sourceOther

Official Wording

Approved Water Source (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_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
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 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 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 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 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 garbage_and_refuseFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage And Refuse (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

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

1 - Routine

Mar 4, 2026

18 demerits

Official score: 18 · Understand This Area’s Scale

11 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official Wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 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 temperature
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 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 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 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 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 garbage_and_refuseFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage And Refuse (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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Sep 9, 2025

12 demerits

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official Wording

Temp Cold Holding (3 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 temperature
notedCode approved_water_sourceOther

Official Wording

Approved Water Source (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.

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 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, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Nov 14, 2024

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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.

More about handwashing 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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

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