Food Service · Louisville, KY
5204 Elzie Rd
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Followup
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, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
walk in fridge door does not close adequately condensate leak in walk in fridge
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
wiping cloth under cutting board
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 problemsFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
drink ice stored in plastic containers which originally had soap rusted surfaces in service area rusted ceiling in walk in fridge
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 problemsUtensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
containers wet stacked
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 issuesHot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained
hand sink in bar requires repair hand sink by walk in fridge requires repair
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 problemsPhysical facilities installed, maintained and clean
back door requires weather stripping tile florr requires repair water damager ceiling tiles in kitchen holes in wall of mens room ceilng requires celaning of dust
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 problemsCertified food protection manager
No certified food manager present. online food manager training $35 for 3 year certificate www.statefoodsafety.com
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesFood separated and protected
raw chicken stored over raw bef in walk in fridge
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
food items in walk in fridge 45 to 50 F - only items by walk in door - items furtherest from door 38 F - items above 45 F discarded
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 temperaturePROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
cooked beans from the previous day 70F in walk in fridge - discarded
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, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 86 · 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 30, 2025 · Original Source
Followup
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 12, 2024 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 87 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
cleaning chemical containers not labelled with contents
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 unsafelyPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
cold buffet items with temperature of over 50 F - reach in fridge opposite grill with temperature over 55 F raw meat and other items on top of reach in fridge sitting on ice with temperature of 50 F walk in fridge with broken door - TCS foods with internal temperature of 48 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 temperatureOfficial record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, May 20, 2024 · Original Source
Regular
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 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source
Regular
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, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source
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