McKinney, TX

Hat Creek Burger

3503 Custer Rd

Last inspected Aug 14, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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12 demerits

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Quick Answers

When was Hat Creek Burger last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 14, 2024. The result listed by City of McKinney Health Services was “12 demerits” (official score 12).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 6 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Oct 2, 2023 to Aug 14, 2024.
Has Hat Creek Burger ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 2, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

1 - Routine

Aug 14, 2024

12 demerits

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

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 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 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 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, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Feb 21, 2024

17 demerits

Official score: 17 · Understand This Area’s Scale

8 recorded violations

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_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 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 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 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 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, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Oct 2, 2023

13 demerits

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

7 recorded violations

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 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.

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.

More about other finding

notedCode wiping_clothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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 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 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, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source