Cease And Desist
Jul 24, 2026
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service Establishment · Detroit, MI
Err Thang Smoked
14203 W Mcnichols
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
13 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 2, 2026
In compliance
2 recorded violations
majorCode 3-501.17Food temperature
Official wording
(A) READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) (B) A container of refrigerated, commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) A date marking system that does not exceed 7 days, including date of preparation, or opening is to be used. (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Without date of consumption marking
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 temperatureminorCode 4-402.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the EQUIPMENT or sealed as required, COUNTER-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT that is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed to allow cleaning of the EQUIPMENT and areas underneath and around the EQUIPMENT .
Inspector’s notes
Not sealed to adjoining
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 problemsOfficial record from Detroit Health Department, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source
Closed - Attempt Ins
Jun 30, 2026
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Closed - Attempt Ins
Jun 12, 2026
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
In compliance
4 recorded violations
minorCode 6-202.15Pests
Official wording
Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Unless otherwise allowed by law.
Inspector’s notes
Not sealed to prevent pest entry
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 3-501.13Food temperature
Official wording
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be thawed: Under refrigeration, or under cool running water (<70° F), or as part of cooking process, and total accumulated time above 41° F, for thawed portions, shall not exceed 4 hours. Any thawing procedure may be used for immediate service for individual consumers order of READY-TO-EAT foods.
Inspector’s notes
Stored in water
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 temperaturemajorCode 3-501.17Food temperature
Official wording
(A) READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) (B) A container of refrigerated, commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) A date marking system that does not exceed 7 days, including date of preparation, or opening is to be used. (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Without date of consumption marking
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 temperatureminorCode 6-501.112Pests
Official wording
Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
Inspector’s notes
Not removed from facility
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Detroit Health Department, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source
Closed - Attempt Ins
Oct 17, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Closed - Attempt Ins
Jan 15, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 22, 2024
Not in compliance
2 recorded violations
minorCode 6-501.111Pests
Official wording
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES. by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified.(Pf) (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.
Inspector’s notes
Present in facility
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 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
Not clean
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 problemsOfficial record from Detroit Health Department, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source
Closed - Attempt Ins
Jun 27, 2024
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jun 27, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 26, 2024
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
In compliance
3 recorded violations
minorCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Inspector’s notes
In poor repair
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 issuesmajorCode 6-301.12Handwashing
Official wording
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (Pf) (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;(Pf) or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.(Pf) (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity pressurized air at ambient temperatures.(Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Not provided
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 3-501.17Food temperature
Official wording
(A) READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) (B) A container of refrigerated, commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) A date marking system that does not exceed 7 days, including date of preparation, or opening is to be used. (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Without date of consumption marking
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 temperatureOfficial record from Detroit Health Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
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