McKinney, TX

El Rancho Deli/Meat

Name: El Rancho Deli/Meat
Address: 821 N Mcdonald St, McKinney, TX

821 N Mcdonald St

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 demerits

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

The full inspection history

4 inspections

1 - Routine

Jun 17, 2026

6 demerits

Official score: 6 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode toxic_substancesChemicals

Official wording

Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

In plain English

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 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 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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Feb 2, 2026

5 demerits

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode utensils_and_linensEquipment and utensils

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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, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jul 21, 2025

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode single_service_useOther

Official wording

Single Service Use (1 demerit)

In plain English

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

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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

notedCode other_violationsOther

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Other Violations (1 demerit)

In plain English

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, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 6, 2025

7 demerits

Official score: 7 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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.

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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 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 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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source