Food Service Establishment · Detroit, MI

Brooklyn Street Local

Name: Brooklyn Street Local
Address: 1266 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI

1266 Michigan Ave

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 23, 2026

Not in compliance

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.

Inspector’s notes

In poor repair

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

minorCode 4-601.11Food temperature

Official wording

(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.

Inspector’s notes

Soiled

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 28, 2025

In compliance

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.

Inspector’s notes

With accumulation of debris

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

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

(A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use and used for no other purpose. (Pf) (B) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Allows for contamination

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.

May 30, 2025

In compliance

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Detroit Health Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 3, 2024

In compliance

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 26, 2024

In compliance

1 recorded violation

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

With accumulation of debris

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

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection