What is Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen's health inspection score?

Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen last inspected?

Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen have?

Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen safe to eat at?

Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen serve?

Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen

Name: Book Tower - Japanese Kitchen
Address: 48226 WASHINGTON BLVD, Detroit, 48226
Rating: 81

48226 WASHINGTON BLVD, Detroit

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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Japanese•Downtown

Ranked #850 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 37% of japanese restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food storageHigh Priority

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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48226 WASHINGTON BLVD, Detroit, MI 48226

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine Inspection2 Preopening/New

Jan 26

Routine Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4-501.114A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall meet these limits or as otherwise approved: (P) Chlorine ppm pH<10 pH<8 25 120 F 120 F 50 100 F 75 F 100 55 F 55 F Iodine a concentration of between 12.5 and 25 ppm and minimum temp of 75 F and pH of 5 or less or meets manufacturer's specifiRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 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
4-302.14A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf) −5
4-501.116Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. (Pf) −5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 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

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3-502.12A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that packages FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method shall have a HAACP PLAN approved by the regulatory authority. (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
3-401.14Raw animal FOODS that are cooked using a NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING process shall be: (A) Subject to an initial heating process that is no longer than sixty minutes in duration; (P) (B) Immediately after initial heating, cooled according to the time and temperature parameters specified for cooked POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) under ¶ 3-501.14(A); (P) (C) After cooling, held frozen or cold, as specified for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 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
4-302.14A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (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

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 23

Preopening/New InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Preopening/New Inspection

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

4-301.11EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide FOOD temperatures as required. (Pf) −5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

6-201.13(A) In FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch. (B) The floors in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS in which water flush cleaning methods are used shall be provided with drains and be graded to drain, and the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and SEALED.−2
4-204.120EQUIPMENT compartments that are subject to accumulation of moisture due to conditions such as condensation, FOOD or BEVERAGE drip, or water from melting ice shall be sloped to an outlet that allows complete draining. −2
6-201.11Except otherwise approved, and except for antislip floor coverings or applications may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. −2

Base deductions−11 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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