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When was Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences MS last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 9, 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?
7 inspections on record, from Sep 28, 2023 to Sep 9, 2026.
Has Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences MS ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 28, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Routine Inspection
Sep 9, 2026
In compliance
1 recorded violation
minorCode 4-602.12Food temperature
Official Wording
(A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Inspector’s Notes
Not cleaned per manufacturers instructions
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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 6, 2026
In compliance
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 4-501.114Chemicals
Official Wording
A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall meet these limits or as otherwise approved: (P) Chlorine ppm pH<10 pH<8 25 120 F 120 F 50 100 F 75 F 100 55 F 55 F Iodine a concentration of between 12.5 and 25 ppm and minimum temp of 75 F and pH of 5 or less or meets manufacturer's specifications. (P) Quats minimum temperature of 75 F, hardness of 500 ppm or less and meet manufacturers use directions. (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Below 25 ppm
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
(A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Inspector’s Notes
Not cleaned per manufacturers instructions
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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 28, 2024
Not in compliance
1 recorded violation
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.