Food Service · Louisville, KY
7813 Beulah Church Rd Unit 119
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Followup
Official score: 100 · 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 22, 2026 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 83 · Understand this area’s scale
11 recorded violations
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employee personal drink stored on counter next to customer food.
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 issuesPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Cooked chicken sitting on the counter and holding internally at 71 degrees F. Raw chicken sitting at ambient temperatures with an internal temperature of 69 degrees F.
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 temperatureWiping cloths: properly used and stored
Absorbent cloth being used underneath cutting board. Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.
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 problemsApproved thawing methods used
Improper thawing method being used for TCS food. Frozen meats observed being thawed at room temperature and without running water.
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 temperaturePLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Plumbing system is not installed to preclude backflow. Hose attached to mop sink and sitting inside of sink basin without a backflow prevention device.
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 problemsIn-use utensils, properly stored
Knives in use stored in between kitchen equipment.
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 issuesFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. Employee observed washing utensils with soap and water, but not sanitizing. Can opener blade soiled. Soiled knife stored with clean dishware on wall.
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 problemsContamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Food not protected during storage. Covering food inside of walk-in cooler with paper menus. Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
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 contaminationWare washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
No chemical test kit for sanitizer.
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 issuesFood properly labeled; original container
Bulk food not stored in the product container or package in which it was obtained and without identifying label.
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 problemsSingle use/single service articles: properly stored, used
All single service items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source
Followup
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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below.(walk-in cooler) Raw eggs in the shell not maintained at 7°C (45°F) or below.(walk-in cooler)
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 temperatureOfficial record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source
Other
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, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
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