Routine Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Food Service Establishment · Detroit, MI
La Ventana Cafe
1492 Gratiot
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 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
5 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
In compliance
2 recorded violations
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
Not accessible
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 problemsminorCode 4-903.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored in an approved manner and location.
Inspector’s notes
Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jun 20, 2024
In compliance
1 recorded violation
minorCode 4-903.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored in an approved manner and location.
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, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 20, 2023
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source