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Mary-McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle

8145 Puritan Ave

Last inspected Apr 20, 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

Apr 20, 2026

Not in compliance

3 recorded violations

minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.

Inspector’s notes

Not protected

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
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
criticalCode 5-402.11Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Except as otherwise allowed, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (P)

Inspector’s notes

Not provided on

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

In compliance

3 recorded violations

minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.

Inspector’s notes

Not protected

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
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 6-202.14Facility maintenance

Official wording

Except as otherwise allowed, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Inspector’s notes

Propped open

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 issues

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

In compliance

3 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 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.

Inspector’s notes

Not protected

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 3-202.15Contamination

Official wording

FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Dented, dented on seam or swollen

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 14, 2024

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 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.

Inspector’s notes

Not protected

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 6, 2024

In compliance

2 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 issues
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

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 18, 2023

Not in compliance

2 recorded violations

minorCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Not maintained

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
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

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source

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