Health inspectors with the Oakland County Health Division flagged several Novi restaurants this week after routine visits turned up issues ranging from moldy fruit to employees who did not have required food-safety training. County summaries show a mix of high-priority and lower-level violations, and inspectors noted that some problems were fixed before they walked out the door. Officials also stress that every inspection report is just a snapshot of what was happening in the kitchen on that particular day.
According to The Detroit News, the inspection documents spell out specific trouble spots, including moldy strawberries and gaps in staff training, along with other sanitation missteps. The outlet noted that while some violations triggered follow-up checks, many issues were cleared up on the spot or during re-inspection.
The Oakland County Health Division Food Safety page emphasizes that reports reflect conditions only at the time of an inspector’s visit, and that “priority” violations require quick action, while other items can often be addressed during the same inspection. The county site also provides guidance on licensing, how to file a complaint and how to look up inspection results. Those summaries are posted publicly so both customers and restaurant operators can see exactly what went into each score.
Examples from recent inspections
Local station WXYZ reviewed the county write-ups and highlighted several Novi inspections. Wasabi Japanese Hibachi was cited for multiple priority violations, including raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods. Dae Jang Keum’s report listed cross-contamination concerns and problems with holding foods at safe temperatures. By contrast, WXYZ pointed out that at least one well-known coffee shop in the city walked away with a clean bill of health.
How restaurants responded
Both county records and news coverage indicate that many operators moved quickly to address problems, arranging re-inspections or adjusting procedures and equipment. As The Detroit News notes, some violations were resolved while inspectors were still on-site, while others required follow-up visits before they were cleared.
Where to see the full reports
Full inspection summaries are available on the Oakland County Health Division website and through the public inspection database hosted at Sword Solutions. You can search by restaurant name or address to see inspection dates, descriptions of each violation and whether the issue has been corrected. The county’s Food Safety page also lists phone numbers and step-by-step instructions for filing a complaint if you think a hazard has not been properly addressed.
