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Detroit Merit Academy
1091 ALTER RD

Non-Public School

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number043314
OwnerNational Heritage Academies
Complexity levelMedium
Review frequencyEvery 180 days

11 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

10-03-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

09-16-2025
Attempt inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

12-20-2024
Routine/Partial

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

12-20-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

04-24-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

09-08-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

03-28-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

09-19-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

03-07-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

10-20-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
3 violations cited :
Code 5-205.15
Expand for full food code definition
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.
Priority
Not corrected
Code 4-602.12
Microwave oven door seals and cavities not cleaned
FULL FOOD CODE:
(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.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-204.112
Thermometer(s) refrigeration not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display (EXCEPT, heat lamps, cold plates, steam tables, or other equipment where it is not practical). (C) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (D) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use. (Pf)
Core
Not corrected

03-22-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
3 violations cited :
Code 4-501.11
Equipment in poor repair
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Corrected on 2-17-2026
Code 6-501.12
Physical facilities/structures floors soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
(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.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-501.11
Equipment components seals in poor repair
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.

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Built using open data | Site last updated 02-17-2026 with inspection data thru 01-30-2026.