Four Louisville Restaurants Earn C Health Grades
Jefferson County health inspectors issued the low ratings following site visits conducted throughout late October.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dining Out
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Four Louisville establishments received C health grades between October 19 and October 25, 2026. These ratings follow inspections by Jefferson County officials that uncovered critical safety violations.
Why it matters
A restaurant earns a C grade if it scores 84 or lower or is cited for at least one critical violation. These inspections are part of a regulatory effort to ensure food safety standards are upheld across the local community.
Inspection scores for the affected businesses include Tandoori Wings at 85, Sankalp at 87, Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub at 93, and Auntie Anne's at 95. These ratings remain in effect until follow-up visits are completed.
The players
Jefferson County Health Department
This local government agency is responsible for conducting safety inspections and enforcing food sanitation standards for restaurants.
Tandoori Wings
Located at 5628 Bardstown Road, this eatery was among those receiving a C health grade.
Auntie Anne's
This restaurant, located at 4801 Outer Loop, was cited for cold holding temperature issues.
Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub
Operating at 630 Barret Ave., the establishment received a C grade following reports of rodent presence.
Sankalp
This location at 9008 Taylorsville Road was cited for sanitary concerns regarding food handling practices.
The details
The cited violations included evidence of rodents at Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub and staff handling ready-to-eat foods with bare hands at Sankalp. Other issues included failure to maintain required 41°F cold holding temperatures at Auntie Anne's and reports of soiled surfaces and improper storage at Tandoori Wings.
Timeline
Health inspections took place in Jefferson County between October 19 and October 25, 2026.
Culture Shift
These inspections operate under the structure of Jefferson County's 100-point restaurant scoring system. This regulatory framework ensures transparency for diners while compelling business owners to maintain hygiene standards that align with public safety expectations.
Residents should be aware that these businesses are required to undergo follow-up inspections within seven to 10 days to improve their standing. You can use these inspection results to inform your dining choices in the area.
The takeaway
Maintaining food safety is a continuous process for local restaurateurs. Customers can verify the current status of their favorite dining spots by checking updated government health ratings.
Further reading
For more information on local food safety, visit the Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Courier-Journal.
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