McKinney, TX

Jack In The Box

Name: Jack In The Box
Address: 1825 W University Dr, McKinney, TX

1825 W University Dr

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 demerits

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

The full inspection history

4 inspections

1 - Routine

Apr 16, 2026

6 demerits

Official score: 6 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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 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

notedCode other_violationsOther

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Other Violations (1 demerit)

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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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 15, 2025

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode warewashing_facilitiesCleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing Facilities (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

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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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 5, 2025

12 demerits

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

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Food Surfaces Returnables (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 hands_clean_washedHandwashing

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Hands Clean Washed (3 demerits)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Approved Sewage (3 demerits)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode personal_cleanlinessEmployee health and hygiene

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Personal Cleanliness (1 demerit)

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

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

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, Apr 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Sep 9, 2024

13 demerits

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

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Food Surfaces Returnables (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 approved_water_sourceOther

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Approved Water Source (3 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 food_handler_cardsOther

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Food Handler Cards (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 proper_cooling_methodFood temperature

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Proper Cooling Method (2 demerits)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source