The Detroit Health Department inspects food establishments under Michigan's adopted FDA Food Code (R 325.25101+), posting reports online rather than letter grades. Routine inspections occur one to three times yearly based on risk category.
Detroit follows the Michigan Modified FDA Food Code adopted by MDARD and DHHS through administrative rules at R 325.25101 et seq. Restaurants, mobile units, and temporary food vendors must hold a license from DHD or MDARD depending on type. Inspectors check temperature control, handwashing, employee health, cross-contamination, and pest activity. Violations are coded as priority, priority foundation, or core. Detroit does not issue A-B-C placards like Los Angeles County; instead inspection reports are public via michigan.gov/eatsafe. Critical violations require correction during the inspection or within 10 days. Repeat priority violations can trigger license suspension, follow-up fees, or closure orders signed by the health officer.
Operating without a current food service license, ignoring critical violations, failing follow-up reinspection, or refusing entry can lead to closure, fines, license suspension, and Wayne County prosecution.
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