McKinney, TX

El Rancho - Grocery

Name: El Rancho - Grocery
Address: 821 N Mcdonald St, McKinney, TX

821 N Mcdonald St

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

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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

Jun 17, 2026

1 demerit

Official score: 1 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Feb 2, 2026

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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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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

1 recorded violation

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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Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 6, 2025

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · 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 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source