Food Service · Louisville, KY
1803 Bardstown Rd
Last inspected Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 91 · 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 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Oct 27, 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, Apr 11, 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, Oct 18, 2024 · 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, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source
Office
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source
Followup
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, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 80 · Understand this area’s scale
12 recorded violations
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employees eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized area (drinking in unpermitted butcher room-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
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized (0 ppm- 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 problemsPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below (Tomatoes/cut lettuce holding 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 temperatureTOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Chemical bottles not stored properly (corrected). Chemical bottles not stored properly (corrected.
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 stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food not protected during display (buffet bar must haave sneeze guard).
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.
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 problemsUtensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Dishes not properly air dried after sanitization.
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 issuesSingle 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 findingPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
No hot water available in basement or bathrooms. Basement hand sink and prep sink were installed without prior approval- order issued to cease use of room.
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 problemsGarbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Outside garbage/refuse storage area is not clean. Garbage/refuse containers not covered as required.
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 issuesPhysical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Outer openings not protected against entry of pests (kitchen, basement and back door all open).
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, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source
Other
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, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Survey
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source
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