Three Louisville Restaurants Receive C Health Grades
Local health inspectors cited Tres Amigos, Fairdale Pizza, and El Milagro for critical safety violations.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Three popular Louisville establishments were recently assigned C grades by local public health officials. Inspectors issued the lower ratings due to critical violations observed during routine health visits.
Why it matters
The city mandates a C grade for any restaurant found with a critical safety violation, regardless of the facility's overall numerical score. This system ensures transparency regarding food safety standards at local dining locations.
Health inspectors issued C grades to facilities with critical violations, despite Tres Amigos scoring 93, Fairdale Pizza scoring 90, and El Milagro scoring 94 out of a possible 100 points.
The players
Tres Amigos
This Louisville establishment located at 9921 Ormsby Station Road is a local restaurant that was recently evaluated by city health inspectors.
Fairdale Pizza
Situated at 10619 W. Manslick Road, this dining location was cited for several food safety violations including the service of damaged canned goods.
El Milagro
This local restaurant was assigned a C grade following a recent health inspection that noted improper hot holding temperatures.
The details
Inspectors cited Tres Amigos for improper cold food holding and chemical labeling, while Fairdale Pizza received violations for serving spoiled juice and damaged canned goods alongside improper refrigeration temperatures. El Milagro was flagged for failing to maintain required hot holding temperatures for its food products.
Timeline
Tres Amigos and Fairdale Pizza were inspected on Oct 12, 2026.
The El Milagro inspection occurred on Oct 13, 2026.
The reporting period for these inspections spanned Oct 12-18, 2026.
Culture Shift
The enforcement of these specific safety standards aligns with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness restaurant inspection scoring system. This regulatory approach marks a departure from traditional scoring methods by emphasizing the immediate mitigation of safety hazards.
Residents should be aware that these establishments remain open but are currently working to correct safety violations ahead of their required re-inspections. Diners may notice shifts in kitchen operations as the businesses address the specific health code requirements.
The takeaway
Maintaining food safety requires strict adherence to temperature holding protocols and proper chemical storage. Patrons can monitor future inspection reports to ensure these establishments have successfully resolved their outstanding safety concerns.
What happens next
Tres Amigos, Fairdale Pizza, and El Milagro will undergo mandatory follow-up health inspections within seven to 10 days of their initial assessments.
Further reading
Learn more about local food safety standards at the Louisville Dining Out section.
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