What is Small World Kitchen's health inspection score?

Small World 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 Small World Kitchen last inspected?

Small World Kitchen was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Small World Kitchen have?

Small World Kitchen has 27 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Small World Kitchen safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Small World Kitchen

Name: Small World Kitchen
Address: 111 E Kirby St, Detroit, 48202
Rating: 96

111 E Kirby St, Detroit

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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Cultural Center

Ranked #9 of 48 in Cultural Center

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine Inspection

Feb 26

Routine Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 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

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3-501.16Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P) Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

4-302.12(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf) −5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

4-204.112(A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewin−2
4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

4 High4 Basic

8 total4 risk factors

32/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

4-702.11UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be SANITIZED before use after cleaning. (P) Risk Factor−10
3-304.15(A) SINGLE-USE gloves shall be used for one task only and discarded when damaged, soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P) (B) Slash-resistant and cloth gloves shall be used in direct contact only with FOOD that is subsequently cooked. Gloves used with ready-to-eat foods shall be smooth, durable and non-absorbant. Risk Factor−10
5-202.13An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch. (P) Risk 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 uRisk Factor−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

6-301.14A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. −2
3-302.12Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.−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
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−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 23

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4-702.11UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be SANITIZED before use after cleaning. (P) Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

4-202.11Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: SMOOTH, be easily cleaned, free of breaks, chips, pits, etc and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. (Pf) −5
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

4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2
4-901.11After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining. −2

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3-101.11FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED and honestly presented. (P) Risk Factor−10
3-301.11(A) To prevent food contamination FOOD EMPLOYEES shall properly wash their hands. (B) FOOD EMPLOYEES may not contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands and shall use suitable UTENSILS such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing EQUIPMENT. (P) (C) FOOD EMPLOYEES shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed FOOD that is not in a READY-TO-EAT form. (Pf) Risk Factor−10

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
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 (5)

−10 pts

4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −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
4-602.11(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 u−2
4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2
MFL289.2129Sec. 2129. (1) All food establishments shall employ a minimum of 1 managerial employee as a food safety manager, who must be an individual who is currently certified under a personnel certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute, utilizing the Conference for Food Protection standards: (2) Beginning January 14, 2017 and every 5 years thereafter, a certified food safety manager who supervises the operations of a food service establishment shall have completed a fo−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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