What is Motor City Casino - Sound Board's health inspection score?

Motor City Casino - Sound Board has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Motor City Casino - Sound Board last inspected?

Motor City Casino - Sound Board was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Motor City Casino - Sound Board have?

Motor City Casino - Sound Board has 7 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Motor City Casino - Sound Board safe to eat at?

Yes, Motor City Casino - Sound Board has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Motor City Casino - Sound Board serve?

Motor City Casino - Sound Board serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Motor City Casino - Sound Board

Name: Motor City Casino - Sound Board
Address: 2901 GRAND RIVER AVE, Detroit, 48201
Rating: 97

2901 GRAND RIVER AVE, Detroit

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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0Excellent

American•North Corktown

Ranked #14 of 77 in North CorktownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

2901 GRAND RIVER AVE, Detroit, MI 48201

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine Inspection

Nov 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 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

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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
4-602.11(A) Equipment FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY; (P) (2) Each time there is a change from working with raw FOODS to working with READY-TO-EAT FOODS; (P) (3) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD); (P) (4) Before usingRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

6-501.111The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES. by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified.(Pf) (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. −5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 21

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

7-102.11Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) −5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-501.111The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES. by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified.(Pf) (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. −2

Base deductions−7 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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