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McKinney, TX

La Quinta Inn & Suites

6501 Henneman Way

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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13 demerits

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

1 - Routine

Jun 23, 2026

13 demerits

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

7 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 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 food_establishment_permitPermits, training, and postings

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Food Establishment Permit (2 demerits)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

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Handwashing Facilities (2 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.

More about handwashing problems
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
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, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Dec 30, 2025

16 demerits

Official score: 16 · Understand this area’s scale

9 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 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.

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notedCode certified_food_managerOther

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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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notedCode handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Facilities (2 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.

More about handwashing problems
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 wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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 adequate_ventilation_lightingFacility maintenance

Official wording

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 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, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jul 24, 2025

9 demerits

Official score: 9 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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 certified_food_managerOther

Official wording

Certified Food Manager (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 handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Facilities (2 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.

More about handwashing 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 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 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 17, 2025

5 demerits

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode thermometers_accurateEquipment and utensils

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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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
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 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

Official wording

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, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Sep 26, 2024

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode thermometers_accurateEquipment and utensils

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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.

More about equipment or utensil 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, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 26, 2024

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode approved_sewageWater, plumbing, and sewage

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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 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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source

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