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Food Service · Louisville, KY

Bambi Bar

2701 Bardstown Rd

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Regular

Aug 12, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

Feb 11, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

Sep 3, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

Regular

Jan 22, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

Regular

Jul 11, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source

Followup

Jan 4, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Dec 28, 2023

C Grade

Official score: 82 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

criticalCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

Employee personal food not properly stored (Corrected).

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 13Contamination

Official wording

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED

Inspector’s notes

Food in contact with soiled equipment and/or utensils (corrected).

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 15Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product (Raw ground beef stored above ready to eat).

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 25Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

House made cole slaw prepared on 12/16 (discarded).

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
criticalCode 29Chemicals

Official wording

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED

Inspector’s notes

Chemical bottles not labeled properly (corrected).

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 37Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack of accurate thermometers in all refrigeration/freezer units storing TCS food.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector’s notes

Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 50Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil (Reach in coolers/shelving).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector’s notes

Equipment is not maintained in good repair or does not allow for proper adjustment (gasket in disrepair).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 54Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Toilet room door not self-closing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 56Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean

Inspector’s notes

Items not necessary to the operation are present in or around the establishment. Floors not clean (excessive grease build up around fryer and stove) Walls not clean. Hood vents not clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source

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