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China Chef

7813 Beulah Church Rd Unit 119 · 40228 · Food Service

Passing — minor issuesScore 100 of 100

Most recent inspection July 22, 2026. Up 17 points from the previous inspection.

Why this grade is B

B grades cover scores from 80 to 89. The establishment passed, but inspectors documented violations that cost it points — usually issues like temperature control, cleaning, or storage practices. The inspection score was 100 out of 100.

No itemized violations were published for the most recent inspection, so the score is the only detail on file.

Inspection history

  1. July 22, 2026

    Followup

    B · 100

  2. July 15, 2026

    Regular

    C · 83
    • Critical: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEEmployee personal drink stored on counter next to customer food.
    • Critical: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESTCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Cooked chicken sitting on the counter and holding internally at 71 degrees F. Raw chicken sitting at ambient temperatures with an internal temperature of 69 degrees F.
    • Wiping cloths: properly used and storedAbsorbent cloth being used underneath cutting board. Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.
    • Approved thawing methods usedImproper thawing method being used for TCS food. Frozen meats observed being thawed at room temperature and without running water.
    • Critical: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESPlumbing system is not installed to preclude backflow. Hose attached to mop sink and sitting inside of sink basin without a backflow prevention device.
    • In-use utensils, properly storedKnives in use stored in between kitchen equipment.
    • Critical: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZEDFood-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. Employee observed washing utensils with soap and water, but not sanitizing. Can opener blade soiled. Soiled knife stored with clean dishware on wall.
    • Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and displayFood not protected during storage. Covering food inside of walk-in cooler with paper menus. Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
    • Ware washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test stripsNo chemical test kit for sanitizer.
    • Food properly labeled; original containerBulk food not stored in the product container or package in which it was obtained and without identifying label.
    • Single use/single service articles: properly stored, usedAll single service items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

  3. October 21, 2025

    Followup

    A · 98

  4. October 7, 2025

    Regular

    C · 90
    • Critical: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESTCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below.(walk-in cooler) Raw eggs in the shell not maintained at 7°C (45°F) or below.(walk-in cooler)
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Source: Louisville Metro open data. Grades shown as “derived” are calculated from the published score when the record has no official letter grade.