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Xiang China Cafe

8625 Preston Hwy · 40219 · Food Service

Passing — no major issuesScore 95 of 100

Most recent inspection April 29, 2026. Up 15 points from the previous inspection.

Why this grade is A

A grades go to establishments scoring 90 or above — inspectors found no major food-safety problems. The inspection score was 95 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. April 29, 2026

    Followup

    A · 95

  2. April 23, 2026

    Regular

    C · 80
    • Food properly labeled; original containerBulk food not stored in the product container or package in which it was obtained and without identifying label.
    • Utensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handledImproper storage of clean utensils - cutting board stored behind sink , dishes stored on cardboard.
    • In-use utensils, properly storedIn-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored- utensils stored on cardboard.
    • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedFood/nonfood-contact surface is not durable, corrosion resistant and nonabsorbent- surfaces lined with foil, cardboard, and rubber matting. Counter in state of dissrepair. Containers in state of dissrepair.
    • Physical facilities installed, maintained and cleanOuter openings not protected against entry of pests - seam around screen door. Ceiling in dissrepair. Soil buildup around/beneath appliances.
    • Adequate ventilation and lightingLight fixture not shielded- unshielded flourecent tubes in food storage area. Employee items imporperly stored.
    • Critical: HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHEDHands not washed to prevent contamination from previous task.
    • Critical: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZEDFood-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized- observed operator washing dishes without sanitizing.
    • Wiping cloths: properly used and storedCloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.
    • Personal cleanliness; hair restraintsNo hair/beard restraints where required.
    • Critical: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USEDChemical spray bottle not labled.
    • Critical: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESTCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below - garlic in oil stored at room tempurature on cook line.

  3. September 25, 2025

    Followup

    A · 99

  4. September 25, 2025

    Followup

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  5. September 19, 2025

    Regular

    C · 94
    • Critical: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESNo running water available in the restroom.

  6. September 19, 2025

    Complaint

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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.