Followup
May 20, 2026
Result not listed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service · Louisville, KY
Chamling Kitchen And Bar
2249 Hikes Ln
Last inspected May 20, 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
9 inspectionsRegular
May 14, 2026
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, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 14, 2026
Result not listed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Regular
Nov 10, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 98 · 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, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
May 12, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 99 · 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, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
May 5, 2025
C Grade
Official score: 82 · Understand this area’s scale
11 recorded violations
criticalCode 5Other
Official wording
RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
No written response procedures available.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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 issuesminorCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Inspector’s notes
Hand washing sticker not observed on hand sink(s).
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 problemscriticalCode 23Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
Inspector’s notes
TCS food requiring refrigeration not rapidly cooled to an internal temperature of 5°C (41°F) or below (Rice cooked on 5/3 holding at 66 degrees-discarded). Proper cooling method not used for TCS food.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 25Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded (corrected).
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 problemscriticalCode 29Chemicals
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Inspector’s notes
Bleach sanitizer not used according to manufacturer recommendation (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 unsafelyminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
In-use utensils, properly stored
Inspector’s notes
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored.
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 issuescriticalCode 53Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner (leak at hand sink in kitchen).
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained
Inspector’s notes
No hot running water under pressure (in restrooms).
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 55Facility maintenance
Official wording
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
Outside garbage/refuse storage area is not clean.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Oct 29, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 93 · 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, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
Regular
May 1, 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, May 1, 2024 · Original Source
Regular
Oct 24, 2023
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, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source
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