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Food Service · Louisville, KY

Moon Dog

1019 E Main St

Last inspected Mar 31, 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

6 inspections

Regular

Mar 31, 2026

A Grade

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, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Followup

Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

Regular

Aug 11, 2025

C Grade

Official score: 78 · Understand this area’s scale

14 recorded violations

minorCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

Hand washing sink is not accessible.

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 18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. Circular slicer (corrected)

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 20Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods which have been cooked and then refrigerated are not reheated rapidly to 74°C (165°F) or higher. (corrected)

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 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (corrected)

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 25Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded. (corrected)

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
criticalCode 29Chemicals

Official wording

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED

Inspector’s notes

Toxic substances improperly stored (corrected)

In plain English

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 unsafely
minorCode 39Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector’s notes

Approved thawing methods. Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Unpackaged food not protected during preparation.

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 36Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

Improper thawing method being used for TCS food.

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 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils, properly stored

Inspector’s notes

In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored.

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 46Other

Official wording

Single use/single service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Improper display/storage of single service items.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector’s notes

Food/nonfood-contact surface is not durable, corrosion resistant and nonabsorbent. Food/nonfood-contact surface is not smooth and easily cleanable. Equipment is not maintained in good repair or does not allow for proper adjustment.

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 emptied as needed.

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 56Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean

Inspector’s notes

Walls and ceiling not clean. Walls and ceiling coverings not easily cleanable. Cleaning and maintenance equipment not properly stored.

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 57Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation and lighting

Inspector’s notes

Employee items improperly stored

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

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

Regular

Dec 12, 2024

A Grade

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, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Jun 5, 2024

A Grade

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, Jun 5, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Nov 3, 2023

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, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source

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