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Food Service Establishment · Detroit, MI

The Kitchen By Cooking With Que

6529 Woodward Ave

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Kitchen By Cooking With Que 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Mar 8, 2024 to Sep 22, 2026.
Has The Kitchen By Cooking With Que ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

In compliance

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3-304.12Food temperature

Official Wording

During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) In the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container; (B) In FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers or EQUIPMENT that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT (D) In running water, such as dipper well. (E) In a clean, protected location if the UTENSILS, such as ice scoops, are used only with a FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS; or (F) In a container of water maintained at a temperature of at least 135° F.

Inspector’s Notes

Improperly stored

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

In compliance

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 3-501.18Food temperature

Official Wording

A FOOD specified in ¶ 3-501.17(A) or (B) shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in ¶ 3-501.17(A), except time that the product is frozen; (P) (2) Is in a container or PACKAGE that does not bear a date or day; (P) or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in ¶ 3-501.17(A). (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Not marked with a consume by date

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 1, 2025

In compliance

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Feb 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 8, 2024

In compliance

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official Wording

FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor, unless otherwise approved.

Inspector’s Notes

Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

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