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Recent health inspections reveal Novi restaurant woes
Recent health inspections in some Novi restaurants found drain flies, improperly stored foods and more between September and October, according to Oakland County Health Department inspection reports. Many of the violations have been corrected. The presence of violations in a past inspection does not necessarily mean the establishment has the same violations today. Inspection reports can be found at swordsolutions.com/inspections/. Below is a list of violations found at a few restaurants in Novi. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 43215 Grand River Ave. During a routine inspection on Sept. 28, an inspector noted several problems at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.∎ Dish machine not providing chlorine sanitizer level 50-100 ppm.∎ 1) Handwashing sink next to dish machine with wiping cloth inside the basin. 2) Handwashing sink next to one compartment sink across from front counter with wiping cloth inside the basin.∎ 1) No soap provided to the handwashing sink across from front counter. 2) No soap provided to the handwashing sink next to dish machine.∎ No paper towel at the sandwich prep handwashing sink.∎ Ice machine interior soiled.∎ Coved base molding observed separating from the wall next to the ice bin.∎ Drain flies observed near the 1) front ice bin, 2) back prep table, and
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Amazon and the Ascend Foundation hosting 'Christmas in November' giveaway
Amazon and the Ascend Foundation have teamed up for a massive holiday giveaway. Christmas in November: Day of Giving is happening on Sunday, November 8th, at the Pontiac Academy of Excellence Gymnasium. Doors open at 3PM. For more visit, theascendfoundation.org.
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Designers transform a blank basement into a retreat
For a Modern Tudor Revival home in Pleasant Ridge that the owners purchased as a new build, GHK Design Collaborative in Birmingham turned the unfinished basement into a destination space. “When you have a blank space like that, it’s really fun for designers to create what the flow is going to be. We gave them a couple different versions. It can be fun to show clients the options and get their feedback for the best function,” says principal designer Lauren Guidry, who was part of the team. “With the renovation, they wanted a space where they could entertain or have a comfortable movie night for the two of them,” she adds. “It had to supply multiple functions with a home office and a kitchen space.” The basement already had plumbing for a bathroom. “That worked out well. We started from there and branched out,” says Guidry. A new full bath features a custom vanity and floating shelves. The tile floor has a graphic starburst pattern. “It’s nice when they have guests over. They can use that space and the office could turn into a bedroom or incorporate a Murphy bed,” she explains. A white ceiling keeps the main areas nice
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New Chuck E. Cheese Location In Flint Launching November Hiring Events
Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World will be opening in the former Party City location in Flint. Before the official grand opening, the highly anticipated Genesee County spot will host several hiring events at the Miller Road location. Front and back of house positions are available, including the following:. Party Host.
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Troy aquatic center to be closed summer 2027 due to infrastructure issues
Troy will not open its aquatic center for the upcoming summer season because of infrastructure issues, and city officials are evaluating its long-term future, officials said on Nov. 5. In a lengthy post on Facebook, the city said the Troy Family Aquatic Center on Civic Center Drive, just north of Troy's municipal complex, will be closed in summer 2027 "due to significant infrastructure failures that require extensive repairs." The repairs will disrupt the city's ability to operate the facility, the post reads. The aquatic center in summer 2026 experienced "unsustainable" water loss due to multiple failures throughout the facility's aging underground systems. Minimum repairs to this system are estimated at $1 million, according to city officials. “Because repairs can only be done in the summer, the pool will be closed for the 2027 season," said City Manager Frank Nastasi in the post on Facebook. "We will keep evaluating its long-term future, and we hope community partnerships can be part of the solution.” The Troy Family Aquatic Center opened in 1992 and marked its 30th anniversary in 2022. It has a lagoon area, two water slides, and a dedicated toddler and youth area featuring a shallow pool, a 20-foot waterfall, a