C Failed - Critical Violations Found

LOUISVILLE SMOKERS BBQ

FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
1500 W OAK ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40210

Latest Score

78

Last Inspected

Jan 14, 2026

Total Violations

17

Critical

8

Recent Inspection History

C

Most Recent

Jan 14, 2026

Score: 78

A

2nd Most Recent

Apr 30, 2025

Score: 94

A

3rd Most Recent

Nov 6, 2024

Score: 97

Detailed Inspection Reports

B
February 5, 2026 (FOLLOWUP)
Score: 99 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

C
January 28, 2026 (FOLLOWUP)
Score: 91 3 violations 3 critical
Critical

HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED

Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task.

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

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Gloves not changed when switching tasks. Gloves not used properly.

C
January 14, 2026 (REGULAR)
Score: 78 14 violations 5 critical
Critical

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

Proper cooling method not used for TCS food.

Non-Critical

In-use utensils, properly stored

In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored. Knife Stored inside of food container, knife handle touching food.

Non-Critical

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Stagnet water in fridge.

Non-Critical

Adequate ventilation and lighting

Lighting intensity is not sufficient in bathroom.

Non-Critical

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

No sanitizer bucket set up in the food prep area to sanitize surfaces.

Critical

HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED

Hands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task.

Non-Critical

Utensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Improper storage of clean utensils. Water on dishes, not thoroughly air dried.

Critical

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Hand washing sink not provided in front of house due to leak. (Order issued).

Non-Critical

Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean

Mold on ceiling. Ceiling leaking, water on counter due to leak. Maggets in fridge not in use.

Non-Critical

Personal cleanliness; hair restraints

No hair/beard restraints where required.

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.

Non-Critical

Food separated and protected

Raw meat stored over ready to eat food in back fridge.

Critical

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Hands not washed when changing gloves.

Non-Critical

Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible

Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink. (handsink by grill). Hand cleaner not provided at lavatory or hand washing sink. (handsink by grill). Hand washing sink is not accessible in kitchen.

A
April 30, 2025 (REGULAR)
Score: 94 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.