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Food Service · Louisville, KY

Wendys #234

1108 Bardstown Rd

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Followup

Jun 26, 2026

B 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, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source

Followup

Jun 16, 2026

C Grade

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task. Hands not washed properly. (Observed employee wash hands in ware-washing sink after handling raw hamburger. He then washed his hands in a hand-sink and did not wash hands long enough or use a barrier to turn off the sink.) -corrected, PIC discussed proper hand washing methods with the employee.

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 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Cheese 52F, Cut shredded lettuce, 48F, Cut tomatoes, 50F) -Corrected, PIC discarded TCS items in the cooler, instructed not to use the cooler until it is repaired.

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

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

Jun 9, 2026

C Grade

Official score: 84 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified food protection manager

Inspector’s notes

No certified food manager present. (No proof of certificatoin)

In plain English

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 issues
criticalCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Cheese 50F, Cut Shredded lettuce 50F)

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 34Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

Lack of properly maintained refrigeration unit for TCS food. (Reach in cooler next to grill not maintaining 41F or below 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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector’s notes

Dishes not properly air dried after sanitization.

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
criticalCode 53Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner. (Hand sink in back leaking at the bottom)

In plain English

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 problems
minorCode 54Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Women's restroom does not have a lid

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 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task. (Observed employee take a drink of a personal drink and then prep food without washing hands) (Observed an employee touch thier face while preparing food without washing hands)

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
minorCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Equipment is not maintained in good repair or does not allow for proper adjustment. (Microwave not clean)

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 56Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors not draining properly

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained

Inspector’s notes

No hot running water under pressure. (Men's Restroom Sink)

In plain English

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 problems

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

Other

May 6, 2026

Score 96

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 6, 2026 · Original Source

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