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. Noncritical violations typically do not have to be corrected until the next inspection.
Kroger
3110 N. National Road, Columbus
Oct. 15
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sink in produce prep area blocked by large bins and not accessible.
Noncritical violations: 5
Skooter’s #2
1602 E. State St., Columbus
Oct. 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Little Caesar’s Pizza
2106 Central Ave., Columbus
Oct. 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Mai’s Living
903 Washington St., Columbus
Oct. 19
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Taku Japanese Steakhouse
305 Fourth St., Columbus
Oct. 20
Critical violations: 3
Food preparation surfaces must be regularly cleaned and sanitized. Hand-washing sink next to three-compartment sink not accessible. Food items such as milk and thawed beef not stored at required temperature. Must be discarded.
Noncritical violations: 4
Richard L. Johnson Early Education Center
1209 Sycamore St., Columbus
Oct. 20
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Mandalynn Hall and Event Center
1608 Cottage Ave., Suite A, Columbus
Oct. 20
Critical violations: 1
Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so that they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Can of butane fuel was stored in the same cabinet as clean utensils and dishes.
Noncritical violations: 3
Logs Billiards
1731 State St., Columbus
Oct. 20
Critical violations: 2
Food products produced and held to be properly date labeled. The product may be held for seven days. Chili in reach-in cooler to be date labeled, as discussed with owner. Hand-washing sink in ware-washing area blocked by dishes. Sink to remain accessible and not used for any other purpose.
Noncritical violations: None
Chicago Pizza Columbus
3780 N. Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus
Oct. 20
Critical violations: 1
Food preparation surfaces need to be cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Noncritical violations: 1
Parkside Court
3660 Central Ave., Columbus
Oct. 21
Critical violations: 1
Employee containers of coffee and soda observed stored on shelf above food prep counter in food prep area. Employee food consumption and beverage storage shall take place in designated areas to prevent contamination of food and clean equipment.
Noncritical violations: 2
Subway
2025 W. Merchant’s Mile, Columbus
Oct. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Taylorsville Elementary School
9711 Walnut St., Taylorsville
Oct. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Snappy Tomato Pizza
12181 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
Oct. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Subway
12177 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh
Oct. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Columbus North High School Food Pantry
1400 25th St., Columbus
Oct. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Noble Roman’s
2995 N. National Road, Columbus
Oct. 26
Critical violations: 1
Automatic dish machine was not dispensing sanitizer to sanitize dishware at the time of inspection.
Noncritical violations: None
Cummins C.O.B. Cafeteria
500 Jackson St., Columbus
Oct. 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Corner Cafe
525 Main St., Hope
Oct. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Willow Leaves of Hope
326 Jackson St., Hope
Oct. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
11860 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh
Oct. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Dags Homemade Ice Cream
4280 W. Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus
Oct. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Top Notch Catering
4280 W. Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus
Oct. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Jimmy Johns
1675 N. National Road, Suite F, Columbus
Oct. 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Neinaber’s Market
6970 W. State Road 46, Columbus
Oct. 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Homeboyz Fried Chicken
1461 Washington St., Columbus
Oct. 29
Critical violations: 5
Food must be protected against cross contamination by proper storage. Raw ground beef and raw chicken were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures; this includes hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Marinating chicken was measured at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be properly labeled with the date the product must be consumed or discarded. A large container of potato salad in the refrigerator was not properly date labeled. Materials that are used in the construction of food contact surfaces may not allow the migration of deleterious substances. Raw chicken stored in contact with a trash bag while marinating. If chemical sanitizer is used in the establishment, the chemical sanitizer must be present in the establishment. There was no chemical sanitizer present.
Noncritical violations: 3
Greenbelt Golf Course
1000 N. Gladstone Ave., Columbus
Oct. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Whiteside Livestock Company
15365 E. Base Road, Columbus
Oct. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Subway
8475 N. State Road 9, Hope
Oct. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
