Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt)
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt) has 19 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt)'s latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTSON FAN COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CENTER STORAGE CABINETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-23-2020) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED MILK SPILLAGE AND DIRT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jul 23, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE LITTER AND DUST ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH LITTER AND SYRUP BILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the rear around the ice machine and the three compartment sink to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors to have dirt and debris accumulated under and around fixtures and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the walls around the mop sink in the rear to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE SINKS CABIENTS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINK CABINETS.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLER, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, PREP COUNTER AND STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Aug 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE, UNDERNEATH ICE BIN AND ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN CONDIMENT DOOR CABINET IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP AROUND (UNDER COFFEE MACHINE)PREMISE WITH HEAVY DUST AND COFFEE DEBRIS.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) PASTRY CASE ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) DIPPER WELL, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) CONDIMENT CABINET WITH DEBRIS AND COFFEE SPILLAGE IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WOODEN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTEN WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK FROM WATERLINE AT DIPPER WELL BEHIND PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP AREA INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (REAR OF PRAIRIE TOP) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 17, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS FOR COFFEE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ON CORNERS UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: TO BE CORRECTED BY 07-29-11
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Jul 22, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT 59.5F ,AT THIS TIME NO SANDWICHES AND SALAD ON THIS COOLER,TAG COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR LESS;NO CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,4 THERMOS CONTAINERS WITH MILK AT 60.2F AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER,MILK WAS DISCARDED,INSTRUCTED MILK MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING,SIGNAGE,CASHIER AREA,APPROXIMATELY 10 ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,MUST HAVE NO INSECTS /PESTS IN THE RESTAURANT,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE ,DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR,COUNTERS,CABINETS,CEILING,COVER GARBAGE CONTAINERS;GIVEN 5 DAYS -7-29-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 PREP/MILK COOLER MUST DE REPLACED; MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS,SHELVES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN,CORNERS OF COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING THRUOUT AND SIGNAGE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN THE CASHIER AREA ,MUST ORGANIZE
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Oct 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENT COVER IN 1 PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FILTER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CABINETS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR STORAGE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND 1 PREP COOLER,FLOOR UNDER 1 C SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING BARS ABOVE MENU MONITOR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt) on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt).
Has Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Hk Apex (T3 Hk Foodcourt) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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