What is Two Birds's health inspection score?

Two Birds has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Two Birds last inspected?

Two Birds was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Two Birds have?

Two Birds has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Two Birds safe to eat at?

Yes, Two Birds has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Two Birds

Name: Two Birds
Address: 8130 KERCHEVAL, Detroit, 48214
Rating: 86

8130 KERCHEVAL, Detroit

Last inspected 10mo ago

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West Village

Ranked #9 of 33 in West Village

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Routine Inspection1 Preopening/COO

Jul 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

6-501.11PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. −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
4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

6-501.114The PREMISES shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional, no longer used and free of litter. −2
6-501.12(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. −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 locat−2

Base deductions−6 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection 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

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 locat−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2

Base deductions−7 pts

May 21

Preopening/COO Inspection

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 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

Basic (1)

−2 pts

5-501.115A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, and clean. −2

Base deductions−7 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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