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McKinney, TX

Hat Creek Burger

3321 S Custer Rd

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

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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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4 inspections

1 - Routine

Jul 2, 2026

7 demerits

Official score: 7 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode hands_clean_washedHandwashing

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jan 28, 2026

4 demerits

Official score: 4 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode environmental_contaminationContamination

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Environmental Contamination (1 demerit)

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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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

Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Jul 23, 2025

18 demerits

Official score: 18 · Understand this area’s scale

8 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.

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notedCode time_as_health_controlOther

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Time As Health Control (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_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 certified_food_managerOther

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Certified Food Manager (2 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_handler_cardsOther

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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

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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.

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notedCode other_violationsOther

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Other Violations (1 demerit)

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

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Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Routine

Dec 23, 2024

18 demerits

Official score: 18 · 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_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 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.

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notedCode certified_food_managerOther

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Certified Food Manager (2 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_handler_cardsOther

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Food Handler Cards (2 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 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 other_violationsOther

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Other Violations (1 demerit)

In plain English

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

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Official record from City of McKinney Health Services, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source

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