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Food Service · Louisville, KY

Global Hero Restaurant & Cafe

2750 S 7th Street Rd Ste 1

Last inspected Mar 2, 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

Mar 2, 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, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

May 18, 2025

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 18, 2025 · Original Source

Followup

Dec 27, 2024

C Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. MILK, AND NON TSC PRODUCTS

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 temperature
criticalCode 58Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

Presence of insects. OBSERVED BUG, LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR UNDER CABINET PLEASE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS SHOW PROOF OF PROPER PEST CONTROL REMOVE GNATS FROM KITCHEN

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Nov 8, 2024

C Grade

Official score: 83 · Understand this area’s scale

13 recorded violations

minorCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified food protection manager

Inspector’s notes

No certified food manager present. NEED TO SIGN UP FOR FOOD SAFETY COURSE YOU CAN SIGN UP ON LINE AND TAKE THE COURSE ON LINE OR IN PERSON NEED ONE PERSON PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN GO TO : WWW.LOUISVILLEKY.GOV/FOODSAFETYMANGERSCOURSE

In plain English

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 issues
criticalCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

Employees eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized area. NO PERSONA DRINKS ALLOWED IN FOOD AREAS OBSERVED DRINK TEA ON STOVE 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. CORRECTED

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 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. NEED TO TIME DATE HOT HOLDING OR INCREASE HEAT ON HOT HOLDOING UNIT

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 temperature
minorCode 38Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s notes

LABEL ALL ITEMS

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 43Handwashing

Official wording

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Hand washing

Inspector’s notes

need hand washing signs at all hand sinks AND BATHROOMS

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
minorCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector’s notes

NEED SANITIZER BUCKET SET UP DURING FOOD PREP

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. SHELVES, COUNTERS Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. REMOVE RODENT DROPPING FROM BELOW CABINETS

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing not maintained in good repair. NEED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK

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 56Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean

Inspector’s notes

Employee clothing/possessions not stored properly. Outer openings not protected against entry of pests. Items not necessary to the operation are present in or around the establishment. Floors not clean. Walls and ceiling not clean. UNDER EQUIPMENT Outer openings not protected against entry of pests. NEED TO SEAL DOOR DOOR SWEEP REMOVE FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD AREAS CLEAN AIR VENTS AS NEEDED

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 55Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Garbage/refuse containers not covered as required. Outside garbage/refuse storage area is not clean. CLEAN UP SOIL AROUND GREASE GREASE RECYCLE DRUM

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 issues
minorCode 54Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Toilet room door not self-closing. NEED PAPER TOWELS IN MENS RESTROOM , NEED SIGN HAND WASH SIGN

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
criticalCode 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. HANDSINK LEAKING AT FRONT COUNTER, DRIPPING TO PAN UNDER CABINET

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

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source

Followup

May 22, 2024

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 22, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Apr 25, 2024

C Grade

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 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. HAND SINK DRAIN LEAKING IN KITCHEN REPAIR MOP SINK DRAIN, LEAKING

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

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Oct 9, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 88 · 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 9, 2023 · Original Source

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