What is James Oliver Corktown's health inspection score?

James Oliver Corktown 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 James Oliver Corktown last inspected?

James Oliver Corktown was last inspected on January 16, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does James Oliver Corktown have?

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

Is James Oliver Corktown safe to eat at?

Yes, James Oliver Corktown 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 James Oliver Corktown serve?

James Oliver Corktown serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

James Oliver Corktown

Name: James Oliver Corktown
Address: 1236 MICHIGAN AVE, Detroit, 48226
Rating: 97

1236 MICHIGAN AVE, Detroit

Last Inspected: 1/16/2026

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0Excellent

American•Corktown

Ranked #14 of 132 in CorktownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 16, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

100

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

1236 MICHIGAN AVE, Detroit, MI 48226

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

May 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

May

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint4 Routine Inspection1 Complaint / Routine

Jan 26

Complaint InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 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
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−10 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint / Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

5-205.15A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair. −2

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3-101.11FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED and honestly presented. (P) Risk Factor−10
5-205.15A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair. Risk Factor−10

Basic (2)

−4 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
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−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

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−2 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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