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McKinney, TX

Elis African Market

1434 N Central Expy 102

Last inspected Jun 25, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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18 demerits

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Routine

Jun 25, 2024

18 demerits

Official score: 18 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode approved_sourceFood source and labeling

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Approved Source (3 demerits)

In plain English

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 approved_water_sourceOther

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Approved Water Source (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 certified_food_managerOther

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Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)

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

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notedCode available_hot_cold_waterOther

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Available Hot Cold Water (2 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

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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 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
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 physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

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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 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 30, 2024

12 demerits

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode approved_water_sourceOther

Official wording

Approved Water Source (3 demerits)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode available_hot_cold_waterOther

Official wording

Available Hot Cold Water (2 demerits)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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 no_insect_contaminationPests

Official wording

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
notedCode environmental_contaminationContamination

Official wording

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 garbage_and_refuseFacility maintenance

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Garbage And Refuse (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 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 30, 2024 · Original Source

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