Two Louisville restaurants inspected between Feb. 9-15 received a “C” grade along with critical violations.
Each Jefferson County restaurant is graded on a 100-point scale. Establishments that score 85 or higher without any critical violations earn an “A.” Any score of 84 or below — or any inspection that includes one or more critical violations, regardless of the numerical score — results in a “C.”
According to Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, inspectors assign a “B” when a facility shows ongoing compliance problems, such as two consecutive failed inspections or a closure tied to an imminent health hazard.
Restaurants that receive a “C” and fail must undergo a follow-up inspection by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness within seven to 10 days.
Below is restaurant inspection data for Jefferson County from Feb. 9-15, listed by score and inspection date.
‘C’ grade
PENN STATION
Address: 6525 Bardstown Road
Inspection date: Feb. 10
Score: 81
Violation:
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES: Person-in-charge does not demonstrate food safety knowledge.
ADEQUATE HAND-WASHING FACILITIES SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Hand-washing sink not accessible. Containers stored on top of hand sink. Chair placed in front of hand sink.
CERTIFIED PROTECTION MANAGER: No certified food manager present.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Partially cooked fries held at 55 degrees F and discarded. Cooler holding cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens and other items at 50 to 52 degrees F. Corrected.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED: Chemical bottles not labeled.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER: Bulk food not stored in original container or without identifying label.
IN-USE UTENSILS, PROPERLY STORED: Utensil handle in contact with food.
FOOD AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND USED: Rust present on reach-in cooler shelving.
NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: Sheet pans soiled. Soil buildup on nonfood-contact surfaces, including reach-in cooler and gasket.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN: Employee personal items stored improperly. Jackets and shoes placed on potatoes. Phone stored on prep table.
INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Roaches observed.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE: Employee drinks stored next to and above customer food, including near deli slicer, above bread storage and next to butter storage. Corrected.
‘C’ grade
QDOBA #2641
Address: 6814 Dixie Highway
Inspection date: Feb. 11
Score: 80
Violation:
ADEQUATE HAND-WASHING FACILITIES SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Disposable towels or hand-drying device not provided at hand sink. Paper towel dispenser at back hand sink not working properly.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. Utensils and trays in use not cleaned every four hours. Mixing bowl and bag opener not properly cleaned and sanitized in ware-washing process.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: TCS food not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Sour cream on front line measured at 48 degrees F. Corrected.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED: Toxic substances not labeled. Spray bottle at grill lacked label.
UTENSIL, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, HANDLED: Clean utensils stored improperly above wash side of three-compartment sink and within splash zone of trash can.
FOOD AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND USED: Equipment not maintained in good repair. Condensation water standing in reach-in cooler at front line.
NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: Debris buildup on coated shelving in ware-washing area.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Backflow device leaking. Plumbing hoses and hose ends stored inside mop sink well.
GARBAGE/REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED: Outside garbage area not clean. Debris on ground around dumpster pad. Dumpster in disrepair. Lids not covering dumpster.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN: Cleaning and maintenance equipment not properly stored. Pressure washer stored inside kitchen.
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED: Employee did not use barrier to turn off hand sink and did not wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Corrected.
Louisville restaurants that passed inspection Feb. 9-15
The following restaurants received 100% scores during the Feb. 9-15 period:
Feb. 9
Tee It Up Golf USA, 201 Blankenbaker Parkway, Suite 109
The Eagle Food & Beer Hall, 7900 Shelbyville Road
Exline Eats, 3600 Chamberlain Lane, Suite 338
Feb. 10
Taco Bell #37677, 5414 Bardstown Road
About Time Bar & Grill, 12406 Lagrange Road, Suite 101
Sergio’s, 1605 Story Ave.
Feb. 11
Wing Stop, 4123 Shelbyville Road, Suite 101
Taqueria El Pastorcito Express, food truck
Genji Sushi, 4944 Shelbyville Road
Arby’s #7879, 4900 Norton Healthcare Blvd.
Wendy’s, 4312 Cane Run Road
Domino’s Pizza #1430, 10000 Brownsboro Road
T&T Food Trailer, food trailer
Feb. 12
Umami Buffet, 5362 Dixie Highway
Arata Sushi, 9207 US Highway 42, Suite D
Gallant Fox Brewing, 2132 New Main St.
Akikos Karaoke Club, 1123 Bardstown Road
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 2415 Lime Kiln Lane
Togo Sushi, 700 Lyndon Lane
Mammaw Sandy’s Kitchen, 304 W. Woodlawn Ave., Suite 2
Feb. 13
Starbucks #2562, 4001 Summit Plaza Drive
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