Food Service · Louisville, KY
1237 Bardstown Rd
Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Regular
Official score: 93 · 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, Sep 24, 2026 · 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, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale
11 recorded violations
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.
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 problemsFOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
Food contaminated. (observed live roach in flour container - discarded)
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 contaminationFood stored covered
Food stored uncovered. (food uncovered in fridge and reach in cooler)
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. (Boba tea 115F, egg rolls 80F - corrected will use time as a public health control)
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 temperatureFood properly labeled; original container
Containers not properly labeled. (Spray bottle)
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 problemsWiping cloths: properly used and stored
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 problemsPhysical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Floors not clean. (Area around fryer 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 problemsINSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Presence of insects. (Observed two live roaches)
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 insectsContamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Insect control device located over a food preparation area.
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 contaminationNonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil. (Shelves)
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
Food/nonfood-contact surface is not durable, corrosion resistant and nonabsorbent. (Lining and covering food with cloth, lining cutting board with cloth)
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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
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, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 93 · 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 26, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 90 · 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, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
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 18, 2024 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 75 · Understand this area’s scale
15 recorded violations
In-use utensils, properly stored
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored (if stored in water, water must be 135 degrees).
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 issuesWare washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
No chemical test kit (need sink & surface cleaner test strips).
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 issuesNonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil (inside cabinet needs cleaning, inside double door cooler needs cleaning).
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 problemsSEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner (leak at 3 compartment).
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 problemsHot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained
Plumbing not maintained in good repair (womens restroom toilet).
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
Cleaning and maintenance equipment not properly stored.
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 problemsHANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED
Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task (corrected).
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 problemsAdequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Hand washing sink is not accessible (dishes in sink in front area). Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.
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 problemsFood separated and protected
Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
Equipment, food-contact surfaces, utensils not cleaned at proper intervals (mold on inside ice machine).
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 problemsPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below (eggs sitting out at room temperature-corrected).
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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded.
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 problemsTOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Chemical bottles not labeled properly.
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 unsafelyContamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Food not protected during display (do not store food under pipes).
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 contaminationWiping cloths: properly used and stored
Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution. Sanitizer not properly set up (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, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source
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