Four Louisville restaurants inspected between Oct. 20–26 earned a “C” grade from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness after inspectors found critical violations.
Restaurants in Jefferson County are graded on a 100-point scale. A score of 85 or higher with no critical violations earns an “A.” A “C” is issued for scores below 85 or for any critical violation, while a “B” indicates ongoing compliance issues such as consecutive failures or closures due to imminent health hazards.
Facilities that receive a “C” are re-inspected within seven to ten days.
‘C’ Grade Restaurants (Oct. 20–26)
Eggholic
📍 1947 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
🗓 Inspection Date: Oct. 21
💯 Score: 93
Violation: Missing or incorrect date labels on cooked eggs, yogurt sauces, rice, chopped tomatoes, and other leftovers.
O’Charley’s
📍 1901 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
🗓 Inspection Date: Oct. 21
💯 Score: 91
Violation: Dish machine not sanitizing food-contact surfaces properly.
South Park Country Club
📍 915 S. Park Road
🗓 Inspection Date: Oct. 22
💯 Score: 84
Violations:
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Food not labeled with consume-by dates.
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Cross-contamination risk — raw beef stored above cooked pasta.
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Improper hot holding temperatures (nacho cheese and gravy at 115°F).
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Chemicals stored next to food products.
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Food stored less than 6 inches off the floor in cooler/freezer.
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Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (employee squeezing lemon).
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Reusing single-service items and a sewage leak in the basement.
McDonald’s
📍 1245 Bardstown Road
🗓 Inspection Date: Oct. 23
💯 Score: 95
Violation: Hand sinks had only hot water (140°F), no access to cold water.
Restaurants Scoring 100%
The following establishments received perfect scores during inspections from Oct. 20–26:
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Edible Arrangements – 3710 Lexington Rd
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City Barbecue & Catering – 9429 Viking Center Dr
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Biscuit Belly – 3723 Lexington Rd
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Heine Brothers Coffee – Multiple locations
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Phalcha Coffee, NTABA Coffee Haus, Juice Joint, Bully BBQ Food Truck, Fox Den, Mi Tierra Mexican Grill, Baymont Hotel Breakfast Bar, and more.
Louisville health officials urge restaurants to correct violations quickly to ensure public safety and maintain proper food-handling standards.
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