1 - Routine
Mar 13, 2026
Official score: 14 · Understand this area’s scale
9 recorded violations
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.
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Certified Food Manager (2 demerits)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Thermometers Accurate (2 demerits)
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.
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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.
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Wiping Cloths (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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
More about other findingOfficial record from City of McKinney Health Services, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source