What is Sugar House's health inspection score?

Sugar House has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sugar House last inspected?

Sugar House was last inspected on October 31, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sugar House have?

Sugar House has 8 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sugar House safe to eat at?

Yes, Sugar House has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sugar House serve?

Sugar House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sugar House

Name: Sugar House
Address: 2130 MICHIGAN AVE, Detroit, 48216
Rating: 94

2130 MICHIGAN AVE, Detroit

Last Inspected: 10/31/2025

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0Excellent

American•Corktown

Ranked #23 of 132 in CorktownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 31, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

1.1

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

2130 MICHIGAN AVE, Detroit, MI 48216

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2021

1 inspections

Apr

Sep 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Routine Inspection1 Attempt inspection1 COVID19 SITE CHECK

Oct 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

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

3-305.11FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor, unless otherwise approved. −2

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 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

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 24

Attempt inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5-203.14A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of contaminants into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT by providing an air gap or installing an APPROVED backflow prevention device. (P) Risk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

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−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 21

Routine Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2
3-305.11FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor, unless otherwise approved. −2
4-602.12(A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 21

COVID19 SITE CHECK 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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