McKinney, TX

El Pollo Loco

Name: El Pollo Loco
Address: 211 N Custer Rd, McKinney, TX

211 N Custer Rd

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

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4 demerits

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

1 - Routine

Aug 7, 2026

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode toxic_substancesChemicals

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Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

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, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Feb 23, 2026

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode environmental_contaminationContamination

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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 utensils_and_linensEquipment and utensils

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Utensils And Linens (1 demerit)

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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 original_container_labelingFood source and labeling

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Original Container Labeling (1 demerit)

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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 adequate_ventilation_lightingFacility maintenance

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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, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source

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