The information below was compiled from reports of the health departments of Bartholomew and Johnson counties. Critical violations may expose customers to illnesses and typically must be corrected immediately or within days. Noncritical violations, if not corrected, could lead to critical violations or make critical violations more likely to occur.
Taku Japanese Steak House
305 Fourth St., Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Circle K
3461 U.S. 31 South, Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
Bush’s Market
7301 East 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Daily’s Farm Market
2255 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 11
La Poblanita Taqueria
1853 State St.
Jan. 5
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. Includes hot foods at 135 degrees or above or cold foods at 41 degrees or below. Refried beans were measured at 120 degrees.
Noncritical violations: 17
Lee’s Smoothies
3475 Trestle Drive, Columbus
Jan. 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
McQueen’s Grocery
P.O Box 248, Elizabethtown
Jan. 6
Critical violations: 1
A hand-washing sink is needed in the rear ware-washing area.
Noncritical violations: 4
Henry Social Club
423 Washington St., Columbus
Jan. 7
Critical Violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
La Rancherita
2241 State St., Columbus
Jan. 7
Critical violations: 7
Raw meet stored above vegetables in walk-in cooling unit. Raw meet chunk stored in direct contact with rusty shelving in walk-in cooling unit. Employee in food prep area not properly washing hands as necessary between tasks. Products in walk-in cooling unit prepared in the facility not properly date labeled. Potentially hazardous food items prepared and held must be properly date labeled. Large grease buildup in exhaust hood in grill area. Hand-washing sinks not accessible in food prep area and meat cutting area. Hand-sinks in food prep area and meat sales area are soiled with food debris.
Noncritical violations: 16
Jay C Foodstore
4290 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 7
Critical violations: 1
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be clean to the sight and touch.
Noncritical violations: 12
Walgreens
2140 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Noble Roman’s Pizza
4140 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
CVS
2154 State St., Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Culver’s
90 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
Chuck E. Cheese
1455 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Ziggie’s
3029 National Road, Columbus
Jan. 9
Critical violations: 1
Open can stored in ice for consumption at bar area.
Noncritical violations: 4
Yats
325 Fourth St., Columbus
Jan. 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
By Word of Mouth Catering
2304 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 9
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be date labeled with the date product is to be consumed or discarded.
Noncritical violations: 4
McDonald’s
2205 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 12
Critical violations: 2
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be clean to the sight and touch. An air gap must be maintained between the water supply outlet and the food rim of the plumbing fixture.
Noncritical violations: 8
Arni’s
2765 Brentwood Drive, Columbus
Jan. 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Family Video
2114 Central Ave., Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Red Lobster
2000 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Buffalo Wild Wings
2035 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 16
Menards
2315 Merchants Drive, Columbus
Jan. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Ye Olde Fish House
2024 17th St., Columbus
Jan. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Thrive Alliance Kitchen
543 Washington St., Hope
Jan. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Bubba Blues
1641 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 15
Critical violations: 1
Spray hose at three-compartment sink hanging below flood rim of sink.
Noncritical violations: 6
Chopstick Restaurant
3045 Columbus Center, Columbus
Jan. 15
Critical violations: 1
Box of raw eggs stored with ready-to-eat food items in walk in cooler. Containers of raw meat stored above ready to eat food items in upright cooler and under counter reach in food prep area.
Noncritical violations: 4
Cummins
2725 W. County Road 450S, Columbus
Jan. 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Snappy Tomato Pizza
8475 State Road 9 North, Hope
Jan. 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
El Toreo Mexican Restaurant
10020 U.S. 31 North, Columbus
Jan. 16
Critical violations: 2
Raw beef improperly stored. Improper sanitizer concentration for wiping cloths.
Noncritical violations: 4
Flat Rock-Hawcreek campus kitchen
9423 State Road 9 North, Hope
Jan. 20
Critical violations: 1
Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to alliteration or potential contaminants.
Noncritical violations: 1
Hartsville Sweets
100 N. Jackson St., Hartsville
Jan. 20
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Dollar General
2550 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus
Jan. 20
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Total Fitness
3075 Middle Road, Columbus
Jan. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Mark Pi’s China Gate
2106 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 21
Critical violations: 3
Package of vegetables and spring roll wraps stored next to packages of raw meat on shelf rack in the walk-in cooler. Large deep pan of cooked rice was measured at 54 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. Rice had been started to be cooked the night before. Employee was observed wearing gloves handling raw food items and then handling single service tray containers without changing gloves.
Noncritical violations: 2
Speedway
10471 U.S. 31 North, Taylorsville
Jan. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
McDonald’s
11995 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh
Jan. 21
Critical violations: 1
Wiping cloth sanitizer not at proper concentration.
Noncritical violations: 5
Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln
750 Eighth St., Columbus
Jan. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Columbus Christian School
3170 Indiana Ave., Columbus
Jan. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Rock Creek Elementary
13000 E. County Road 200S
Jan. 22
Noncritical violations: None
Critical violations: None
Chili’s Grill and Bar
1079 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Mt. Healthy Elementary School
12150 State Road 58 South
Jan. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Fodrea CSA
2775 Illinois St., Columbus
Jan. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
McDonald’s
2205 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
