McKinney, TX

Taco Ocho

Name: Taco Ocho
Address: 3041 S Custer Rd 800, McKinney, TX

3041 S Custer Rd 800

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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10 demerits

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

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4 inspections

1 - Routine

Feb 2, 2026

10 demerits

Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode time_as_health_controlOther

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Time As Health Control (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 toxic_substancesChemicals

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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

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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 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

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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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Aug 12, 2025

11 demerits

Official score: 11 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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 food_surfaces_returnablesOther

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Food Surfaces Returnables (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_establishment_permitPermits, training, and postings

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Food Establishment Permit (2 demerits)

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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.

Feb 17, 2025

16 demerits

Official score: 16 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

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Temp Cold Holding (3 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 temp_hot_holdingFood temperature

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Temp Hot Holding (3 demerits)

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 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 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.

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, Feb 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 9, 2024

13 demerits

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

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Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode temp_hot_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

Temp Hot Holding (3 demerits)

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 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

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 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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source