Wayne County health inspectors making the rounds at several Livonia restaurants between February and March 2026 turned up a mixed bag of problems, from eyebrow-raising menu language to some sloppy glove habits behind the counter. According to public inspection summaries, many of the issues were fixed on the spot or shortly after in follow-up visits.
What inspectors found
As reported by The Detroit News, inspection records cited improper glove use, misleading menu descriptions and a range of core violations at multiple spots across the city. The inspections covered visits from February through March 2026, and in many cases, operators addressed the flagged problems quickly, either while inspectors were still on site or during reinspections.
Where to see the reports
The Wayne County Health Department publishes inspection summaries on a public portal so residents can see exactly what inspectors found. The Wayne County Health Department directs the public to a database managed by Sword Solutions, which hosts inspector notes along with the original summaries.
Why glove use matters
Gloves are meant to be a protective barrier between food and anything on a worker's hands, not a replacement for soap and water. The FDA Food Code requires single-use gloves to be used for a single task, then tossed when they get soiled or when a task is interrupted. If workers keep the same gloves on as they move from one job to another, or use gloves instead of washing their hands, contaminants can hitch a ride straight into your lunch. The FDA Food Code also spells out how violations are classified as priority, priority-foundation or core items.
What this means for diners
The Detroit News notes that many of the cited issues were corrected either during the initial visit or at reinspection, a reminder that inspection reports capture a specific moment rather than a restaurant's entire track record. If you are uneasy about a particular place, you can review its most recent inspection on the public portal before you go or contact the county for clarification.
How to check the details
Each inspection summary includes the inspector's notes, violation categories and any deadlines for correction, all available on the Sword Solutions portal.
