What is Rock City Eats & Sweets's health inspection score?

Rock City Eats & Sweets has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rock City Eats & Sweets last inspected?

Rock City Eats & Sweets was last inspected on January 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rock City Eats & Sweets have?

Rock City Eats & Sweets has 7 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rock City Eats & Sweets safe to eat at?

Yes, Rock City Eats & Sweets has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Rock City Eats & Sweets

Name: Rock City Eats & Sweets
Address: 9701 HARPER, Detroit, 48213
Rating: 88

9701 HARPER, Detroit

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2025

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0Excellent

Airport Sub

Ranked #14 of 148 in Airport Sub

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Routine Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

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−2 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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
2-201.11The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEE applicants and FOOD EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. AND report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to prevent the likelihood of foodborne disease transmission.(P) 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
5-205.15A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair. −2

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 21

Complaint Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

7-201.11POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL by spacing or partitioning; (P) and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WARRisk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-501.110(A) Dressing rooms shall be used by EMPLOYEES if the EMPLOYEES regularly change their clothes in the establishment. (B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEE clothing and other possessions. −2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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