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Element Detroit at the Metropolitan 1A
33 JOHN R

Food Service Establishment

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number262947
OwnerMetropolitan Master Tenant LLC
Complexity levelHigh
Review frequencyEvery 150 days

10 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

12-06-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

06-06-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

11-26-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
1 violation cited :
Code 4-601.11
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FULL FOOD CODE:
(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.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-08-2026

05-30-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

10-20-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

03-28-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
2 violations cited :
Code 3-304.15
Single-use glove(s) used for multiple purposes
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) SINGLE-USE gloves shall be used for one task only and discarded when damaged, soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P) (B) Slash-resistant and cloth gloves shall be used in direct contact only with FOOD that is subsequently cooked. Gloves used with ready-to-eat foods shall be smooth, durable and non-absorbant.
Priority
Corrected on 1-08-2026
Code 4-601.11
Food-contact surface(s) soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
(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.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-08-2026

07-15-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
1 violation cited :
Code 5-205.11
Handwashing sink(s) not accessible
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use and used for no other purpose. (Pf) (B) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-08-2026

03-04-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
3 violations cited :
Code 6-301.12
Sanitary hand drying provisions not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
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)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-08-2026
Code 3-603.11
Menu advisories for raw or undercooked food s ingredient s not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in a READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the PERMIT HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS, by using menu advisories, brochures, lable statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (Pf) FOOD LAW SEC 6149 ...The food establishment may provide the following statement on selection information so that it is made pulblicly available: "Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked, meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness." The statements must be in a minimum of 11 point font and in a color that provides a clear contrast to background.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-08-2026
Code 4-501.11
Equipment components 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

02-04-2022
Closed - temporary

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

05-17-2021
COVID19-phone-low

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited
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.
Built using open data | Site last updated 01-08-2026 with inspection data thru 12-21-2025.