Food Service · Louisville, KY
1704 Bardstown Rd
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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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, May 5, 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, Nov 11, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 91 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Chicken broth and garlic oil - 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, Nov 4, 2025 · 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, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 82 · Understand this area’s scale
9 recorded violations
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS OR APPROVED ALTERNATE METHOD FOLLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (observed bare hand contact while cutting cabbage-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 separated and protected
Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures. 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 (Deli Slicer).
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 (Rice observed in cooler at 70 degrees- PIC stated it was cooked yesterday-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
TCS food requiring refrigeration not rapidly cooled to an internal temperature of 5°C (41°F) or below (Pork cooked at 9 AM was holding at 55 Degrees at 3 PM-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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded (Corrected).
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 problemsApproved thawing methods used
Improper thawing method being used 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 temperatureWiping 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. Walls not clean. Ceilings 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 problemsOfficial record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 92 · 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 21, 2024 · 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, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
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, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source
Followup
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, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 81 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employee 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 issuesFood 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
The approved sanitizing solution for manual/mechanical ware-washing is not at the proper concentration (Wash dishes in 3 comp sink until repaired).
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 (TCS food holding between 47-60 degrees, all 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 TIME AND TEMPERATURE
TCS food requiring refrigeration not rapidly cooled to an internal temperature of 5°C (41°F) or below (Beef grilled at 8 AM, holding at 56 degrees at 3 PM).
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 temperatureTOXIC 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 unsafelyWiping 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 problemsSingle use/single service articles: properly stored, used
Improper display/storage of single service items.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained
Water not under presssure (one hand sink).
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 problemsOfficial record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source
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