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Food Service · Louisville, KY

White Castle #28

7200 Cedar Springs Blvd

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Followup

Mar 11, 2026

A Grade

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 11, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

Mar 4, 2026

C Grade

Official score: 83 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

criticalCode 5Other

Official wording

RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

No written response procedures available.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Cheese voluntarily discarded)

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 38Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s notes

Bulk food not stored in the product container or package in which it was obtained and without identifying label. Containers without label.

In plain English

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 problems
minorCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness; hair restraints

Inspector’s notes

No hair/beard restraints where required.

In plain English

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 issues
minorCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector’s notes

Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution not at proper concentration.

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 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 adjsutment. (Leak at soda machine equipment) Food/nonfood-contact surface is not free of sharp internal angles, unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. (Freezer containers chipped/disrepair)

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 49Facility maintenance

Official wording

Ware washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector’s notes

No chemical test kit. Need quaternary ammonia test strips.

In plain English

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 issues
minorCode 50Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue.

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 55Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Outside garbage/refuse storage area is not clean. Recycle container not covered as required. One lid is missing.

In plain English

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 issues
minorCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing not maintained in good repair. Mop water sink faucet in disrepair/missing.

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 56Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors not clean. (Walk-in freezer)

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 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILIITES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

Permit holder does not demonstrate knowledge regarding employee health responsibilities.

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

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

May 29, 2025

A Grade

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, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

Regular

Dec 3, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · 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, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Jun 5, 2024

A Grade

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, Jun 5, 2024 · Original Source

Regular

Jan 3, 2024

A Grade

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 3, 2024 · Original Source

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