McKinney, TX

Square Burger

Name: Square Burger
Address: 115 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX

115 N Kentucky St

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 demerits

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

1 - Routine

Apr 28, 2026

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 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 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 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 17, 2025

6 demerits

Official score: 6 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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 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 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 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Apr 3, 2025

8 demerits

Official score: 8 · 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 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 approved_thawingFood temperature

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Approved Thawing (1 demerit)

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 original_container_labelingFood source and labeling

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Original Container Labeling (1 demerit)

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 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, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Nov 20, 2024

7 demerits

Official score: 7 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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 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.

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 nonfood_surfaces_cleanCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jul 2, 2024

3 demerits

Official score: 3 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 utensils_and_linensEquipment and utensils