SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Pathway Academy last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 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?
9 inspections on record, from Oct 11, 2023 to Sep 22, 2026.
Has Pathway Academy ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 11, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspections
Routine Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
In compliance
1 recorded violation
majorCode 4-302.12Food temperature
Official Wording
(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Not provided
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 22, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 6, 2026
In compliance
1 recorded violation
minorCode 6-301.14Handwashing
Official Wording
A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
In compliance
3 recorded violations
majorCode 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
Soiled
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.
minorCode MFL289.2129Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Sec. 2129. (1) All food establishments shall employ a minimum of 1 managerial employee as a food safety manager, who must be an individual who is currently certified under a personnel certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute, utilizing the Conference for Food Protection standards: (2) Beginning January 14, 2017 and every 5 years thereafter, a certified food safety manager who supervises the operations of a food service establishment shall have completed a food safety training program containing an allergen awareness component that has been approved by the department. A food service establishment shall retain records on the site of the food service establishment documenting compliance of its certified food safety managers with this subsection.
Inspector’s Notes
Missing
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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.
Inspector’s Notes
Not worn on head/hair
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 16, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Apr 5, 2024
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 12, 2023
In compliance
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Detroit Health Department, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 11, 2023
In compliance
1 recorded violation
minorCode MFL289.2129Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Sec. 2129. (1) All food establishments shall employ a minimum of 1 managerial employee as a food safety manager, who must be an individual who is currently certified under a personnel certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute, utilizing the Conference for Food Protection standards: (2) Beginning January 14, 2017 and every 5 years thereafter, a certified food safety manager who supervises the operations of a food service establishment shall have completed a food safety training program containing an allergen awareness component that has been approved by the department. A food service establishment shall retain records on the site of the food service establishment documenting compliance of its certified food safety managers with this subsection.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.