How grading works in McKinney.

Start with the local scale

McKinney scores food inspections with demerits, following the Texas food code: each violation found adds points, so a LOWER total is better, and 0 means nothing was cited. Each violation listed shows how many demerits it added.

A score is not universal

Never compare results between cities. Some departments add points for violations, others use pass/fail, and a lower score can mean a better result.

Read beyond the latest result

Check the inspection date, each recorded violation, and any follow-up inspection. Closures and re-inspections are labeled in each restaurant’s history.