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Food Service Establishment · Detroit, MI

Dakota Inn

17324 John R St

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Dakota Inn last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 21, 2025. The result listed by Detroit Health Department was “In compliance”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Aug 29, 2025 to Nov 21, 2025.
Has Dakota Inn ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 29, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Nov 21, 2025

In compliance

3 recorded violations

majorCode 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.

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minorCode 6-501.16Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.

Inspector’s Notes

Improperly dried

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.

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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 easily 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 problems

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Site Evaluation

Aug 29, 2025

In compliance

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

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