Food Service · Louisville, KY
5059 Poplar Level Rd
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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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, May 18, 2026 · 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, Oct 29, 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, Mar 19, 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 8, 2024 · Original Source
Regular
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, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source
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, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source
Enforcement Actions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 81 · Understand this area’s scale
12 recorded violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below (Cooler holding at 55 degrees- all food quarantined and voluntarily 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 methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Lack of properly maintained refrigeration unit for TCS food.
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 temperaturePersonal cleanliness; hair restraints
No hair/beard restraints where required.
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 issuesWiping cloths: properly used and stored
Not using separate cloths for raw and ready-to-eat. 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 problemsIn-use utensils, properly stored
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored.
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 issuesSEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner (sewage backing up rom 2 floor drains- issued order to cease food service until issue is resolved and store is sanitized).
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
Floors not clean. Walls not clean.
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.
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 issuesPROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Personal food/ drinks not properly stored (Corrected).
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 issuesNO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS OR APPROVED ALTERNATE METHOD FOLLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (corrected).
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 issuesFood stored covered
Food stored uncovered (Sugar).
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized (dishes washed and rinsed and not sanitized-corrected).
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 problemsOfficial record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source
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