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McKinney, TX

The Stix Icehouse

301 Eldorado Pkwy

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

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13 demerits

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

The full inspection history

3 inspections

1 - Routine

Oct 8, 2024

13 demerits

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

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 toxic_substancesChemicals

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Toxic Substances (3 demerits)

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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)

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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 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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.

More about building upkeep issues

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

1 - Routine

Jun 4, 2024

7 demerits

Official score: 7 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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 handwashing_facilitiesHandwashing

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Handwashing Facilities (2 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.

More about handwashing 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 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 4, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Nov 29, 2023

10 demerits

Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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 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 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 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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source

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