Eight Louisville restaurants inspected between March 30 and April 5 received a “C” grade due to critical violations.
Each restaurant in Jefferson County is scored out of a possible 100 points. A score of 85 or higher, with no critical violations, earns an “A.” A score of 84 or below, or any critical violation regardless of score, results in a “C.”
According to Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, inspectors assign a “B” grade to facilities with ongoing compliance issues, such as two consecutive failed inspections or closures due to imminent health hazards.
Inspectors will revisit restaurants that receive a “C” and fail within seven to 10 days through the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.
The following restaurant inspection data lists Jefferson County scores and inspection dates from March 30 through April 5.
‘C’ grade
MI CASITA ON 4TH
Address: 520 S. Fourth St.
Inspection date: March 31
Score: 86
Violation:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: TCS food was not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below (cold holding unit under flat top held chicken, beef, and sliced tomatoes between 47°F–56°F).
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED: Sewage and wastewater were not disposed of properly (dish machine drainpipe backed up whenever it drained).
‘C’ grade
BUFFALO WILD WINGS #570
Address: Food Truck 4917 Outer Loop
Inspection date: April 1
Score: 87
Violation:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: TCS food was not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. The cooler holding cheese, cut tomatoes and lettuce, and cooked chicken was out of temperature (observed at 49°F). Items were quarantined and voluntarily discarded.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Mop sink backflow preventer and faucets were leaking.
‘C’ grade
KU SOO DHAWAADA SANAAG COFFEE
Address: 5324 S. Third St.
Inspection date: April 1
Score: 95
Violation:
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES: TCS food was not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. The unit under the counter held cooked chicken and beef at about 110°F. Food was voluntarily discarded.
‘C’ grade
EL RODEO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 5204 Elzie Road
Inspection date: April 1
Score: 84
Violation:
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED: Raw chicken was stored over raw beef in the walk-in fridge.
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER: No certified food manager was present.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Food in the walk-in ranged from 45°F to 50°F near the door, while items farther inside were at 38°F. Items above 45°F were discarded.
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE: Cooked beans from the previous day were at 70°F in the fridge and were discarded.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Walk-in fridge door did not close properly and had a condensate leak.
WIPING CLOTHS: Cloths were improperly stored under a cutting board.
UTENSIL, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS: Containers were wet-stacked.
FOOD AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE: Ice was stored in plastic containers previously used for soap; rust was present in service areas and on the walk-in ceiling.
HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE; PLUMBING MAINTAINED: Hand sinks in the bar and near the fridge required repair.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES: Back door needed weather stripping; tile floors, ceilings, and restroom walls required repair and cleaning.
‘C’ grade
HURRY FOR CURRY
Address: 1582 Bardstown Road
Inspection date: April 1
Score: 97
Violation:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: TCS food was not kept at 5°C (41°F) or below (rice at 50°F, chicken at 48°F and 46°F, tomatoes at 50°F). Items were discarded.
‘C’ grade
BACK DECK BBQ
Address: 801 W. Kenwood Drive
Inspection date: April 2
Score: 95
Violation:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: TCS food was not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Potato salad and coleslaw in the cooler were around 52°F. Products were voluntarily discarded.
‘C’ grade
CON HUEVOS
Address: 2339 Frankfort Ave.
Inspection date: April 2
Score: 96
Violation:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: TCS food was not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Items including pico, rice, panela cheese, guacamole, and house-made dressings were discarded.
‘C’ grade
GORE’S SMOKEOUT BBQ
Address: Food Truck
Inspection date: April 4
Score: 93
Violation:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Raw meats were held above 60°F and had to be discarded if not cooked by 4:35 p.m.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: No running water due to a faulty water pump. Officials ordered the operation to cease after the event until repairs were completed.
Louisville restaurants that passed inspections (March 30–April 5)
The following restaurants scored 100% during this period:
March 30
Raising Cane’s #648, 5212 Dixie Highway
Dairy Queen #311, 3221 Poplar Level Road
Chick-Fil-A #3587, 6630 Dixie Highway
Royals Hot Chicken, 736 E. Market St.
Highland Morning St. Matthews, 111 St. Matthews Ave.
March 31
Taj Nulu, 807 E. Market St.
E&J Catering, 4528 Bardstown Road
Hillcrest Tavern, 3212 Frankfort Ave.
Subway #42506, 12981 Shelbyville Road
Akasha Brewing Company, 909 E. Market St.
888 Great Wall, 9464 Brownsboro Road
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen #2142, 3521 Outer Loop
April 1
Chipotle, 1075 Bardstown Road
Jimmy Johns #1081, 976 Baxter Ave.
Island Breeze, 1991 Brownsboro Road
Coffee on the Hall, food truck
April 2
Better Blend, 4149 Shelbyville Road
Taqueria Laxoyita, food truck
The Breeze Wine Bar & Spirits, 1247 S. Shelby St.
Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane
Outlook Inn, 916 Baxter Ave.
Hungry Pelican, 5412 Bardstown Road
Boo Boo Smoke Shack, food truck
April 3
Moe’s Southwest Grill, 4652 Chamberlain Lane
McAlister’s Deli #1079, 2721 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
April 4
Lorna’s Really Good Lemonade Stand, food truck
J Cortez, food truck
Sugar Rush & Sum, food truck
Brain Freeze Cones for a Cause, food truck
Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie, food truck
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