Food Service · Louisville, KY

Xiang China Cafe

Name: Xiang China Cafe
Address: 8625 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY

8625 Preston Hwy

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

15 inspections

Followup

May 6, 2026

Result not listed

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

Followup

Apr 29, 2026

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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Followup

Apr 29, 2026

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Followup

Apr 29, 2026

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Enforcement Actions

Apr 27, 2026

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

Regular

Apr 23, 2026

C Grade

Official score: 80 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

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.

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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Improper storage of clean utensils - cutting board stored behind sink , dishes stored on cardboard.

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

minorCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils, properly stored

Inspector’s notes

In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored- utensils stored on cardboard.

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

minorCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Food/nonfood-contact surface is not durable, corrosion resistant and nonabsorbent- surfaces lined with foil, cardboard, and rubber matting. Counter in state of dissrepair. Containers in state of dissrepair.

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

Outer openings not protected against entry of pests - seam around screen door. Ceiling in dissrepair. Soil buildup around/beneath appliances.

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 57Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation and lighting

Inspector’s notes

Light fixture not shielded- unshielded flourecent tubes in food storage area. Employee items imporperly stored.

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

criticalCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task.

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.

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized- observed operator washing dishes without sanitizing.

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector’s notes

Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.

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 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

criticalCode 29Chemicals

Official wording

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED

Inspector’s notes

Chemical spray bottle not labled.

In plain English

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 unsafely

criticalCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below - garlic in oil stored at room tempurature on cook line.

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, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 23, 2026

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 23, 2026

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Followup

Sep 25, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Followup

Sep 25, 2025

A Grade

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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 19, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Regular

Sep 19, 2025

C Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

No running water available in the restroom.

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, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Regular