UMAMI BUFFET
As of October 6, 2026, UMAMI BUFFET holds a Grade B (score 100/100) from its most recent Louisville Metro health inspection, with 17 recorded violations across 6 inspections on file.
Latest Score
100
Last Inspected
Oct 6, 2026
Violations
17
Critical
7
Inspection History
Sep 28, 2026
Score: 84
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 86
Jul 29, 2025
Score: 92
Inspection Reports
B October 6, 2026 FOLLOWUP Score: 100 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
C September 28, 2026 REGULAR Score: 84 12 violations 2 critical
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Sewage and waste water not disposed of in an approved manner. Leak on hand sink drain line.
Food properly labeled; original container
Bulk food not stored in the product container or package in which it was obtained and without identifying label. Multiple bins without labels.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Garlic and oil mixture, ground meat, sausage, house made sauce, raw eggs in shell, and keep refridgerated cheese measured between 49F 52F; all voluntarily discarded by the facility.
Adequate ventilation and lighting
Improper storage of personal items. Drink over food storage in reach in freezer.
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Floors maintained in good repair. Tiles loose in dish area.
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution. Wet cloths left on counter.
Food separated and protected
Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures. Raw chicken in walk in cooler stored over raw beef and raw shrimp.
Food stored covered
Food stored uncovered. Food storage bins without cover in walk in freezer.
Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained
Plumbing not maintained in good repair. Leak at mop sink faucet.
Approved thawing methods used
Improper thawing method being used for TCS food. Immitation crab thawing at room temperature.
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Lack of properly maintained refrigeration unit for TCS food. Reach in cooler hibachi area not maintaining product at 41F or below.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil. Build up of debris on sides of equipment.
A February 12, 2026 FOLLOWUP Score: 100 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
C February 5, 2026 REGULAR Score: 86 3 violations 3 critical
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Cut cantaloupe and honeydew melon held at 50 degrees F at cold holding bar.
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL: PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
Not following written procedures for using time as a public health control. Sushi rice from 2/4/26, 8:45pm being used to roll sushi. Items voluntarily discarded.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
The hot water generation/distribution system is not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands. No hot water present at establishment.
A July 29, 2025 REGULAR Score: 92 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
NA December 4, 2023 Score: 93 2 violations 2 critical
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
containers of prepared foods in walk in fridge need to be date labelled
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE, SPECIALIZED PROCESS & HACCP PLAN
sushi rice neds to be tested with a meter for pH, test strips can not be used to determine pH