McKinney, TX

Circle K

Name: Circle K
Address: 801 E University Dr, McKinney, TX

801 E University Dr

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 demerits

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Routine

Apr 7, 2026

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

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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 other_violationsOther

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Other Violations (1 demerit)

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 13, 2025

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode no_insect_contaminationPests

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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.

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notedCode nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Surfaces Clean (1 demerit)

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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, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 4, 2025

1 demerit

Official score: 1 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode other_violationsOther

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Other Violations (1 demerit)

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Sep 4, 2024

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode thermometers_accurateEquipment and utensils

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Thermometers Accurate (2 demerits)

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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

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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, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source