SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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When was Motor City Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2025. The result listed by Detroit Health Department was “Not in compliance”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 24, 2024 to Oct 30, 2025.
Has Motor City Wine 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 Oct 24, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Not in compliance
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 24, 2024
In compliance
1 recorded violation
minorCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material.
Inspector’s Notes
Inadequate
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.