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McKinney, TX

Waffle House

1432 N Central Expy

Last inspected Oct 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Waffle House last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “9 demerits” (official score 9).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Apr 26, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026.
Has Waffle House ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 26, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

1 - Routine

Oct 5, 2026

9 demerits

Official score: 9 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 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 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 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 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 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 15, 2026

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 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 15, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 13, 2025

No demerits

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 25, 2025

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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 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 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Dec 10, 2024

1 demerit

Official score: 1 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Aug 15, 2024

1 demerit

Official score: 1 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 26, 2024

No demerits

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source

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