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Marcus Garvey
2301 VAN DYKE ST

Public School

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number352337
OwnerDetroit Public Schools Communi
Complexity levelMedium
Review frequencyEvery 180 days

11 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

09-30-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
2 violations cited :
Code 4-501.114
Chlorine solution concentration below 25 ppm
FULL FOOD CODE:
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)
Priority
Corrected on 11-25-2025
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 11-25-2025

09-29-2025
Attempt inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

05-02-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

09-18-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
4 violations cited :
Code 4-501.114
Chlorine solution concentration below 25 ppm
FULL FOOD CODE:
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)
Priority
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 2-201.11
Person-in-charge failed to restrict sick ill employee s
FULL FOOD CODE:
The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEE applicants and FOOD EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. AND report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to prevent the likelihood of foodborne disease transmission.(P)
Priority
Corrected on 11-25-2025
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 11-25-2025
Code 3-501.17
In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s) without date of consumption marking
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) (B) A container of refrigerated, commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) A date marking system that does not exceed 7 days, including date of preparation, or opening is to be used. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 11-25-2025

10-25-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

07-31-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
2 violations cited :
Code 3-101.11
Food not safe
FULL FOOD CODE:
FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED and honestly presented. (P)
Priority
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 4-903.11
Single-service/single-use article(s) exposed to dust splash or other contaminates not covered
FULL FOOD CODE:
Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored in an approved manner and location.
Core
Corrected on 11-25-2025

05-23-2023
Complaint

OutcomeCompliant
3 violations cited :
Code 6-302.11
Toilet paper at toilet in restroom not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet.(Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 11-25-2025
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
Not corrected
Code 6-501.18
Handwashing facility soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Core
Corrected on 11-25-2025

01-23-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

06-13-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
1 violation cited :
Code 4-501.11
Equipment components seals not adjusted per manufacturers specifications
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected

12-13-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
2 violations cited :
Code 6-301.12
Sanitary hand drying provisions disposable paper towels not provided at hand sink
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 11-25-2025
Code 5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected

06-10-2021
Routine Inspection

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.

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Built using open data | Site last updated 11-25-2025 with inspection data thru 11-08-2025.