Food Service · Louisville, KY
12020 Standiford Plaza Dr
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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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, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Regular
Official score: 76 · Understand this area’s scale
14 recorded violations
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Person-in-charge doesn’t demonstrate food safety knowledge.
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 issuesCertified 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 issuesTIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL: PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
Not following written procedures for using time as a public health control. Time not documented for eggs held at room temperature.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employee personal drinks stored next to customer straws and bread. (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 issuesAdequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
DIshware observed stored in hand sink basin.
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 problemsPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Sandwiche station cooler holding ham, cut tomatoes, mushrooms and various at 55-60 degrees F. (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 temperatureUtensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Pan stored on absorbent towel.
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 issuesFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
High temperature dishwasher not reaching 160 degrees F. Dishwasher thermometer reached a max temperature reading of 137 degrees F.
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
Mop sink not accessible.
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 problemsNonfood-contact surfaces clean
Mop sink soiled.
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
Single service items not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingContamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
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 and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Freezer not keeping food product in a frozen state. Condensation building up inside of reach-in cooler.
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 HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. Gravy holding internally on steam unit at 113 degrees F. (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, Mar 12, 2026 · 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, Aug 12, 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 5, 2025 · 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 25, 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 9, 2024 · 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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source
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