Routine Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service Establishment · Detroit, MI
Vesper Books & Wine
5001 Grand River Ave
Last inspected Feb 5, 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
4 inspectionsAttempt Inspection
Jan 10, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 10, 2025
Not in compliance
2 recorded violations
majorCode 4-302.12Food temperature
Official wording
(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Not provided
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 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 problemsOfficial record from Detroit Health Department, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source
Preopening/New
Nov 7, 2024
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source