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Food Service Establishment · Detroit, MI

Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts

14447 Jefferson E

Last inspected Oct 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Detroit Health Department was “Not in compliance”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 3 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Nov 6, 2023 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 6, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 20, 2026

Not in compliance

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16Food temperature

Official Wording

Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Stored above 41 degrees F

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
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 100 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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
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

Beyond 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, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Attempt Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

In compliance

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

In compliance

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 4, 2025

In compliance

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector’s Notes

With accumulation of debris

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 6, 2024

In compliance

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 9, 2024

In compliance

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.

Inspector’s Notes

Not clean

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Detroit Health Department, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 6, 2023

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

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, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source

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