What is MI Pueblo Express's health inspection score?

MI Pueblo Express has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was MI Pueblo Express last inspected?

MI Pueblo Express was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MI Pueblo Express have?

MI Pueblo Express has 10 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MI Pueblo Express safe to eat at?

Yes, MI Pueblo Express has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

MI Pueblo Express

Name: MI Pueblo Express
Address: 7271 DIX AVE, Detroit, 48209
Rating: 90

7271 DIX AVE, Detroit

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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Springwells

Ranked #30 of 158 in Springwells

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

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

7271 DIX AVE, Detroit, MI 48209

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2021

1 inspections

Mar

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jun

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Dec

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Routine Inspection1 COVID19-temp closed

Nov 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

3-501.17(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−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3-304.14(A) Cloths that are in use for wiping FOOD spills on TABLEWARE shall be maintained dry and used for no other purpose. (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution, and laundered daily. (C) Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal FOODS shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. (D) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions shall be free of FOOD debris or visible so−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−9 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

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

Mar 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3-501.17(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−5
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−10 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

MFL289.6125Ice bins and machines; connection with waste line.* Sec. 6125. The waste line from ice storage bins and ice machines shall not be directly connected with another waste line and shall be drained through an air gap.Risk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4-903.11Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored in an approved manner and location. −2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 21

COVID19-temp closed 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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