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Food Service · Louisville, KY

Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse

127 W Main St

Last inspected May 28, 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

13 inspections

Regular

May 28, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 94 · 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 28, 2026 · Original Source

Survey

Apr 23, 2026

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

Followup

Sep 16, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Followup

Aug 11, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Followup

Jul 17, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 10, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

Followup

Jul 10, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

Regular

May 5, 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 5, 2025 · Original Source

Regular

Nov 11, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · 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 11, 2024 · Original Source

Followup

Jun 27, 2024

A Grade

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, Jun 27, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Jun 20, 2024

C Grade

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

11 recorded violations

criticalCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

Personal drinks 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

Hand washing sink is not accessible. Hand sink used for things other than hand washing-dishes in 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 14Food source and labeling

Official wording

REQUIRED RECORDS, SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Inspector’s notes

Molluscan Shellfish tags missing date last item was sold.

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
minorCode 15Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures (Raw ground beef stored above raw eggs).

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized (dish machine at 0 PPM- corrected). Equipment, food-contact surfaces, utensils not cleaned at proper intervals (ice machine & Soda nozzles).

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 39Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector’s notes

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

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 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 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils, properly stored

Inspector’s notes

In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored (dont store in standing water).

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing not maintained in good repair (restroom).

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 problems
minorCode 54Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Covered receptacle not provided in womans or unisex restroom.

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

Ceilings in disrepair (missing tiles).

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, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Jan 3, 2024

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, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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