CityXiang China Cafe
8625 Preston Hwy · 40219 · Food Service
Most recent inspection April 29, 2026 — 168 days ago. Up 15 points from the previous inspection. On average this location is inspected about every 44 days.
Inspection types on record: Followup (3), Regular (2), Complaint (1).
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 summary
Xiang China Cafe has 6 health inspections on record with Louisville, with scores ranging from 80 to 99. The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 recorded 0 itemized violations. The average current score among 60 other establishments in ZIP 40219 is 98, so this location scores lower than its neighborhood average.
Inspection history
- A · 95
April 29, 2026
Followup
- C · 80
April 23, 2026
Regular
- 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.
- A · 99
September 25, 2025
Followup
- — · —
September 25, 2025
Followup
- C · 94
September 19, 2025
Regular
- Critical: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESNo running water available in the restroom.
- — · —
September 19, 2025
Complaint
Other inspections near Xiang China Cafe
- Sugar Diva Bakery And Cake7611 Preston Hwy Ste AC · 82
- Cash Savers Market5024 Poplar Level RdA · 99
- New Vallarta Taqueria7416 Preston HwyA · 92
- Subway7506 Preston HwyA · 98
- Painted Grove Recovery8311 Preston Hwy Bldg BA · 100
- La Santiaguera Food & Bakery7132 Preston HwyA · 100
- Panchitos Ice Cream & Taqueria8118 Preston Hwy Ste 100A · 96
- Panda Express4821 Outer LoopA · 99
- Tony'S Pizza Cafe4801 Outer Loop Ste Fc5A · 99
- R & R Food Mart8003 Shepherdsville Rd Ste AA · 99
Source: Louisville Metro open data. Grades shown as “derived” are calculated from the published score when the record has no official letter grade.