C Failed - Critical Violations Found

BANDIDO TAQUERIA MEXICANA

FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
423 UNIVERSITY BLVD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40217

Latest Score

72

Last Inspected

Nov 12, 2025

Total Violations

32

Critical

14

Recent Inspection History

C

Most Recent

Nov 12, 2025

Score: 72

A

2nd Most Recent

May 23, 2025

Score: 94

A

3rd Most Recent

Feb 7, 2024

Score: 94

Detailed Inspection Reports

A
November 19, 2025 (FOLLOWUP)
Score: 100 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

C
November 12, 2025 (REGULAR)
Score: 72 18 violations 6 critical
Non-Critical

In-use utensils, properly stored

Suitable dispensing utensil not being used by employee for handling food (Must have handle).

Non-Critical

Certified food protection manager

No certified food manager present.

Non-Critical

Food stored covered

Food stored uncovered. Food in reach-in.

Non-Critical

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Toilet room door not self-closing (Employee restroom).

Non-Critical

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil (Inside cabinet shelving).

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below.(Steak,Chicken,Shrimp and Steak Roll-ups temping between 47-50 degrees,food was discarded,corrected).

Non-Critical

Approved thawing methods used

Improper thawing method being used for TCS food.(Chicken-discarded)

Non-Critical

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.

Non-Critical

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Hand washing

Handwashing sign not posted.

Non-Critical

Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible

Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink. Hand cleaner not provided at lavatory or hand washing sink.

Critical

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. (observed employee washing dishes with soap and water and no sanitizer-corrected)

Critical

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Person-in-charge doesn’t demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Critical

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Employees eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized area (personal drinks stored above food on prep table and near carryout station- corrected).

Non-Critical

Food separated and protected

Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product (Raw eggs stored above produce in walk-in, raw fish and raw beef stored above ready to eat food in reach in cooler).

Critical

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded

Critical

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED

Chemicals not stored properly or labled properly (corrected).

Non-Critical

Single use/single service articles: properly stored, used

Improper display/storage of single service items (Must be 6 inches off the floor).

Non-Critical

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

Food/nonfood-contact surface is not smooth and easily cleanable (Cardboard lining surfaces).

A
May 23, 2025 (REGULAR)
Score: 94 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.