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McKinney, TX

Thai Noodle Wave

2775 S Central Expy

Last inspected Oct 8, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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19 demerits

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

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3 inspections

1 - Routine

Oct 8, 2024

19 demerits

Official score: 19 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

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Food Separated Protected (3 demerits)

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notedCode food_surfaces_returnablesOther

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Food Surfaces Returnables (3 demerits)

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notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

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Hands Clean Washed (3 demerits)

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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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notedCode approved_water_sourceOther

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Approved Water Source (3 demerits)

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notedCode available_hot_cold_waterOther

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Available Hot Cold Water (2 demerits)

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notedCode personal_cleanlinessEmployee health and hygiene

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Personal Cleanliness (1 demerit)

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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)

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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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notedCode physical_facilities_maintainedFacility maintenance

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Physical Facilities Maintained (1 demerit)

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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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Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jun 24, 2024

14 demerits

Official score: 14 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

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Temp Cold Holding (3 demerits)

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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.

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notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

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Food Separated Protected (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_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 thermometers_accurateEquipment and utensils

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Thermometers Accurate (2 demerits)

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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 wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping Cloths (1 demerit)

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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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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, Jun 24, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 4, 2023

12 demerits

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

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Food Separated Protected (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_surfaces_returnablesOther

Official wording

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)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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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 4, 2023 · Original Source

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