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Failed a health inspection in Wayne County, Michigan?

Wayne County restaurants get 10–30 days after a failed inspection to correct violations. Every open violation at re-inspection costs you points or closes the restaurant. Here is everything you need to know, and how to fix it fast.

Wayne County at a glance

Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services — Environmental Health Division
Grading systemMichigan Act 92 risk-based system — Priority, Priority Foundation, and Core violations; no numeric grade; inspection results posted on MiDAS public portal
Re-inspection window10–30 days after a failed inspection
Re-inspection fee$100–$250 per re-inspection
Closure riskImminent health hazard triggers immediate closure order; establishment may not reopen until violation is corrected and a passing re-inspection is completed

Violation tiers and deadlines

P
Priority (P): Priority violations must be corrected within 24–72 hours
Food safety hazards that directly cause illness, including foodborne disease risk, bare-hand contact, and temperature abuse.
PF
Priority Foundation (PF): 10 days for Priority Foundation violations
Procedures and practices that support food safety, including certifications, cooling logs, labeling, and training.
C
Core (C): 90 days for Core violations
Facility and equipment standards, including maintenance, cleaning schedules, and physical condition of the space.

Deadlines are typical for Wayne County. Always verify with Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services — Environmental Health Division.

Most common violations in Wayne County

WHAT THE INSPECTOR CHECKS
01Food temperature — hot food held below 135°F for extended periods
02No Michigan food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) on site
03Food contact surfaces not sanitized between uses — prep tables and slicers
04Improper cooling of soups and sauces — ice bath not used
05Plumbing — handwash sink not supplied with hot water or soap
06Pest evidence — fly activity or rodent droppings near food storage

What happens at the re-inspection

The inspector returns to recheck every violation from the original report. They will verify that corrective actions were actually taken, not just that the symptom was temporarily fixed.

For Priority violations this means documented evidence: temperature logs showing proper cold-hold since the original inspection, signed employee illness agreements, corrected food handling observed on-site. A corrected temperature reading alone is not enough if the underlying practice has not changed.

Inspectors may also flag new violations they observe during the re-inspection visit. A re-inspection is not limited to the original violation list.

COMMON MISTAKE

Correcting the condition without documenting it. Bring written proof to every re-inspection, even for violations that seem obvious to verify.

Questions about re-inspections in Wayne County

How long do I have to fix violations in Wayne County?+

Priority violations must be corrected Priority violations must be corrected within 24–72 hours. Priority Foundation violations are due 10 days for Priority Foundation violations. Core violations have 90 days for Core violations. Always confirm the exact deadline with Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services — Environmental Health Division.

What happens if I fail the re-inspection?+

Wayne County may issue additional fines, schedule a second re-inspection, or, for serious ongoing violations, suspend your operating permit. Restaurants with scores indicating an imminent health hazard risk immediate closure.

What is the re-inspection fee in Wayne County?+

Re-inspection fees in Wayne County are typically $100–$250 per re-inspection. Fees vary by violation count and may increase for repeat failures. Verify current fees with Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services — Environmental Health Division.

What documents should I have ready for the re-inspection?+

Bring your Corrective Action Plan showing what was fixed and when, staff training sign-off sheets, temperature logs covering the period since the original inspection, and any invoices for equipment repairs or pest control.

Do I have to close while I fix violations?+

Imminent health hazard triggers immediate closure order; establishment may not reopen until violation is corrected and a passing re-inspection is completed. For violations that do not trigger an immediate closure, you can typically continue operating while corrections are made, but all Priority violations must be corrected by the deadline or you risk closure at re-inspection.

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This document is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee a passing re-inspection score. Deadlines and fees are based on publicly available jurisdiction data and may change. Always verify requirements directly with Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services — Environmental Health Division.

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