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A Grade

FAMOUS DAVE'S

Passing — Previously Failed | FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
8605 CITADEL WAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40299 Website Google Maps

Latest Score

94

Last Inspected

Dec 30, 2025

Violations

28

Critical

28

4.2 (2,829 Google reviews)

Inspection History

A

Dec 30, 2025

Score: 94

C

Jun 24, 2025

Score: 90

A

Dec 23, 2024

Score: 94

Photo by Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

Photo by Bedford Crenshaw

Bedford Crenshaw

Photo by Ekaterina Balaban

Ekaterina Balaban

Photo by Christopher Michael Leonard

Christopher Michael Leonard

What People Say

All reviews

Chain BBQ joint serving house-smoked meats, burgers, and more in a relaxed atmosphere.

"Diners say this barbecue restaurant serves up delicious ribs, brisket, and cornbread. They also highlight the friendly and attentive service, and many appreciate the reasonable prices, especially during happy hour. Some reviews mention the meat can be dry."

Summarized with AI

Inspection Reports

A
December 30, 2025 REGULAR
Score: 94 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

A
July 1, 2025 FOLLOWUP
Score: 100 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

P
July 1, 2025 FOLLOWUP
Score: 0 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

C
June 24, 2025 REGULAR
Score: 90 28 violations 28 critical
Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Walk-in cooler, quarantined)

P
June 24, 2025 COMPLAINT
Score: 0 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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