What is Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill's health inspection score?

Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill last inspected?

Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill was last inspected on October 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill have?

Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill safe to eat at?

Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill serve?

Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill

Name: Hilton Garden Inn/ American Grill
Address: 351 GRATIOT AVE, Detroit, 48226
Rating: 84

351 GRATIOT AVE, Detroit

Last Inspected: 10/3/2025

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Steakhouse•Downtown

Ranked #957 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 72% of steakhouse restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Oct 3, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

351 GRATIOT AVE, Detroit, MI 48226

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Violation Timeline

May 2021

1 inspections

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine Inspection

Oct 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3-304.15(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. Risk Factor−10

Basic (3)

−6 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
3-307.11FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. −2
2-401.11(A) An EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; c−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 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 (2)

−10 pts

4-302.12(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (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−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

4-501.114A 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 specifiRisk Factor−10
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

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 (1)

−2 pts

4-204.112(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 viewin−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 21

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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