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McKinney, TX

The Common Table

6651 Alma Rd 350

Last inspected Sep 16, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

3 inspections

1 - Routine

Sep 16, 2024

28 demerits

Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

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 time_as_health_controlOther

Official wording

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 food_separated_protectedOther

Official wording

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 hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

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.

More about handwashing problems
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.

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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

Official wording

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 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 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
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, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

May 22, 2024

30 demerits

Official score: 30 · Understand this area’s scale

13 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

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 time_as_health_controlOther

Official wording

Time As Health Control (3 demerits)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

Official wording

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.

More about other finding
notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

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.

More about handwashing problems
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.

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notedCode food_handler_cardsOther

Official wording

Food Handler Cards (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

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 no_insect_contaminationPests

Official wording

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

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
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.

More about other finding

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, May 22, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Dec 18, 2023

28 demerits

Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale

13 recorded violations

notedCode temp_cold_holdingFood temperature

Official wording

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 time_as_health_controlOther

Official wording

Time As Health Control (3 demerits)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode food_separated_protectedOther

Official wording

Food Separated Protected (3 demerits)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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.

More about other finding
notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

Official wording

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.

More about handwashing problems
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 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 single_service_useOther

Official wording

Single Service Use (1 demerit)

In plain English

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

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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
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.

More about other finding

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source

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