How grading works in Louisville.

Start with the local scale

Louisville scores food inspections out of 100 and posts a letter grade, and a HIGHER score is better. Critical violations are the ones most likely to cause foodborne illness.

A score is not universal

Never compare results between cities. Some departments add points for violations, others use pass/fail, and a lower score can mean a better result.

Read beyond the latest result

Check the inspection date, each recorded violation, and any follow-up inspection. Closures and re-inspections are labeled in each restaurant’s history.