McKinney, TX

Taco Cabana #240

2005 W University Dr

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 demerits

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Quick Answers

When was Taco Cabana #240 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. 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?: 6 inspections on record, from Aug 6, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026.
Has Taco Cabana #240 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 6, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

1 - Routine

Sep 21, 2026

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

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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Mar 31, 2026

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Sep 12, 2025

2 demerits

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 2, 2025

2 demerits

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Apr 2, 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.

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

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

1 - Routine