What is Lenox Jerk Kitchen's health inspection score?

Lenox Jerk Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lenox Jerk Kitchen last inspected?

Lenox Jerk Kitchen was last inspected on December 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lenox Jerk Kitchen have?

Lenox Jerk Kitchen has 6 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lenox Jerk Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Lenox Jerk Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Lenox Jerk Kitchen

Name: Lenox Jerk Kitchen
Address: 16241 W MCNICHOLS, Detroit, 48235
Rating: 96

16241 W MCNICHOLS, Detroit

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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0Excellent

Crary/St Marys

Ranked #5 of 32 in Crary/St Marys

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Mar

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Routine Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

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−2 pts

Jun 25

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

Oct 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

6-301.11Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf) −5
6-301.12Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (Pf) (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;(Pf) or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.(Pf) (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity pressurized air at ambient temperatures.(Pf) −5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-202.13Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device, shall not be located over a FOOD preparation area, and prevent contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT,UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. −2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-501.112Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. −2

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

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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