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Quick Answers
When was Borderline Tacos & Things last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 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?
6 inspections on record, from Oct 27, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has Borderline Tacos & Things ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 27, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Routine Inspection
Oct 1, 2026
In compliance
1 recorded violation
minorCode 2-402.11Contamination
Official Wording
FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; or unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
In compliance
3 recorded violations
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.
(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.
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled
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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
In compliance
2 recorded violations
minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled
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.
(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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 6, 2024
Not in compliance
2 recorded violations
minorCode 4-601.11Food temperature
Official Wording
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Inspector’s Notes
Not clean
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.
Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
Inspector’s Notes
Not provided
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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
May 21, 2024
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, May 21, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 27, 2023
Not 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)
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.