Restaurant Inspection Grades in Louisville

4,964 food establishments inspected by Louisville Metro Public Health. 99.2% earned a Grade A.

4,964
Establishments
99.2%
Grade A
12
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A99.2%3,754
Grade B0.4%17
Grade C0.3%12

Restaurant inspections in Louisville are conducted by Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness. The department inspects all food service establishments in Jefferson County, including restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and grocery stores. Each establishment receives a score and a letter grade of A, B, or C based on the inspection findings.

Louisville currently tracks 4,964 food establishments. Of the 3,783 that have a letter grade, 99.2% received a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. Grade C establishments have the most significant hygiene issues and may be subject to increased inspection frequency or enforcement action.

Louisville Metro requires all food establishments to display their most recent inspection grade in a visible location. If you are dining out in Louisville, the posted grade card is your quickest indicator of food safety standards. All inspection results are publicly available through the Louisville Metro Government open data portal.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Grade C establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
MISAWA HIBACHI & SUSHI BAR7931 BARDSTOWN RDC2026-03-02
WHITE CASTLE #287200 CEDAR SPRINGS BLVDC2026-03-04
JJ FOOD MART1612 DIXIE HWYC2025-10-20
CASK SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BAR9980 LINN STATION RDC2026-03-03
SPEEDWAY #964312102 SHELBYVILLE RDC2026-03-05
HAVANA RUMBA EXPRESS2210 BARDSTOWN RDC2026-02-27
SAKURA BLUE4600 SHELBYVILLE RD STE 118C2026-03-05
INTERNATIONAL KIDS ACADEMY3630 ELDERWOOD WAYC2025-07-17
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI1938 ALFRESCO PLC2026-02-27
FIELD DAY FAMILY FARMC2025-06-14
SHIVELY NUTRITION SITE1875 FARNSLEY RDC2025-06-12
COMMONWEALTH BARBECUE & PROVISIONSC2026-02-25

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Louisville have a Grade A?+

There are currently 3,754 food establishments in Louisville with a Grade A, representing 99.2% of all graded establishments. Grade A indicates the highest standard of food safety compliance.

What does a Grade C mean for a Louisville restaurant?+

A Grade C indicates that significant food safety issues were found during inspection. There are currently 12 establishments in Louisville with a Grade C. These businesses are subject to increased inspection frequency and must address the violations found.

How often are food businesses inspected in Louisville?+

Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness inspects food establishments on a routine basis, typically 1 to 2 times per year. Establishments with lower grades or complaints may be inspected more frequently. All inspection results are publicly available through the Louisville open data portal.

Data from official government food safety agencies