What is Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen's health inspection score?

Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen last inspected?

Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen was last inspected on February 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen have?

Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen has 35 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen serve?

Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen

Name: Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen
Address: 400 MONROE ST, Detroit, 48226
Rating: 85

400 MONROE ST, Detroit

Last Inspected: 2/5/2026

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0Excellent

American•Greektown

Ranked #34 of 107 in GreektownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Feb 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

400 MONROE ST, Detroit, MI 48226

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint6 Routine Inspection

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3-502.12A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that packages FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method shall have a HAACP PLAN approved by the regulatory authority. (P) Risk Factor−10
3-302.11(A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(c) below, separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables,(P) and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (P) (c) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal FOOD may be stored or displaRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

4-302.14A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf) −5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3-501.16Except 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) Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

6-301.11Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf) −5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

3-302.12Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.−2
4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2
6-501.112Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. −2
3-304.12During 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 −2

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3-502.12A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that packages FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method shall have a HAACP PLAN approved by the regulatory authority. (P) Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

4-601.11(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. −5
3-203.12SHELLSTOCK tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty and tags shall be retained for 90 days after the container is empty. Retained tags shall be kept in chronological order and correlated to the date when shellstock are harvested. (Pf) −5
4-302.14A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf) −5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2
3-302.12Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

4 High2 Med

6 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3-501.16Except 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) Risk Factor−10
3-301.11(A) To prevent food contamination FOOD EMPLOYEES shall properly wash their hands. (B) FOOD EMPLOYEES may not contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands and shall use suitable UTENSILS such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing EQUIPMENT. (P) (C) FOOD EMPLOYEES shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed FOOD that is not in a READY-TO-EAT form. (Pf) Risk Factor−10
7-201.11POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL by spacing or partitioning; (P) and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WARRisk Factor−10
3-502.12A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that packages FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method shall have a HAACP PLAN approved by the regulatory authority. (P) Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3-203.12SHELLSTOCK tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty and tags shall be retained for 90 days after the container is empty. Retained tags shall be kept in chronological order and correlated to the date when shellstock are harvested. (Pf) −5
4-601.11(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. −5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

6-301.12Each 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) −5
4-601.11(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. −5
4-501.112In a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water SANITIZING rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194 F, or less than 165 F for stationary rack machines or 180 F for all other machines to assure proper sanitizing of utensils. (Pf) −5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

6-202.15Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Unless otherwise allowed by law. −2
6-501.12(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. −2
6-501.11PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. −2

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High3 Med3 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3-501.16Except 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) Risk Factor−10
7-201.11POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL by spacing or partitioning; (P) and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WARRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

5-205.11(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) −5
7-202.11(A) Only those POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS that are required for the operation and maintenance of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as for the cleaning and SANITIZING of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and the control of insects and rodents, shall be allowed in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. (Pf) (B) Paragraph (A) of this section does not apply to PACKAGED POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS that are for retail sale.−5
2-301.15FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING, or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (Pf) −5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2
6-501.12(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. −2
6-501.11PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. −2

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Detroit Health Dept · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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