SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Book Tower - Lobby Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 22, 2026. The result listed by Detroit Health Department was “In compliance”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Jul 23, 2025 to Jan 22, 2026.
Has Book Tower - Lobby Bar ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 23, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
In compliance
1 recorded violation
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Not provided
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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
In compliance
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 3-302.11Food temperature
Official Wording
(A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(c) below, separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables,(P) and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (P) (c) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal FOOD may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, (P) or (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas; (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Stored over/next to
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.