December Restaurant Inspections 01-31

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.

Huck’s

9823 N. State Road 9, Hope

Dec. 2

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 3

St. Peter’s Lutheran School

819 Fifth St., Columbus

Dec. 2

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Dorel cafeteria

2525 State St., Columbus

Dec. 3

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Sheed’s Commissary catering

1010 Repp Drive, Columbus

Dec. 3

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Walgreen’s

2400 Brown Road, Columbus

Dec. 3

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 2

Dancing Goat Coffee

4555 Central Ave., Columbus

Dec. 3

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Panaderia “La Espiga” Inc.

3915 Williamsburg Way, Columbus

Dec. 3

Critical violations: 1

Packages of raw eggs and containers of raw sausage stored above ready-to-eat food items in the reach-in.

Noncritical violations: 5

V.F.W. Post 1987

215 North National Road, Columbus

Dec. 7

Critical violations: 1

Hand washing sink in bar/food prep area soiled with debris. Hand washing sink to remain clean and used for hand washing only.

Noncritical violations: 9

Shorty’s Lunch

601 Reeves Way, Columbus

Dec. 8

Critical violations: 2

Chili in large plastic containers to be date labeled in reach-in cooling unit. Product may be held for seven days, then discarded. Toxic item stored with single service items under self-service drink machine.

Noncritical violations: 4

Hickory Hills BBQ

16021 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh

Dec. 8

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Rickers

11940 U.S. 31 South, Edinburgh

Dec. 8

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Camila’s Traditional Mexican Restaurant

1824 25th St., Columbus

Dec. 8

Critical violations: 3

Containers of raw shrimp, raw sausage, raw fish and raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food items in the walk-in cooler. “Tex-Mex” cheese covered meat balls were measured at 73 degrees Fahrenheit on plate on shelf steam table. Potentially hazardous food items shall be held below 41 degrees Fahrenheit or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice was stored in “Thank You” sales bag in direct contact with food. Food shall be stored in safe, clean food-grade material containers and single-use or single-service items.

Noncritical violations: 2

Ahlemeyer Farm Bakery

2034 17th St., Columbus

Dec. 8

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 8

Taqueria el Mexicano

251 Center St., Columbus

Dec. 8

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 6

Marco’s Pizza

3550 W. Two Mile House Road, Columbus

Dec. 8

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Waffle House

10220 U.S. 31 North, Taylorsville

Dec. 8

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

White Castle

1686 N. National Road, Columbus

Dec. 9

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 2

Marah Retail Outlet

52 Stadler Drive, Columbus

Dec. 9

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Cummins Executive Dining

500 Jackson St., Columbus

Dec. 9

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 6

Comfort Inn and Suites

2485 Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus

Dec. 9

Critical violations: 1

Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The can opener blade is soiled with an accumulation of dried on food particles.

Noncritical violations: 6

8 China Buffet

2530 North Central Ave., Columbus

Dec. 9

Critical violations: 4

Food product held at 103 degrees Fahrenheit at buffet. Product to be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice in containers at front grill oven not properly date labeled. Hand washing sink in food prep area not provided with hot water.

Noncritical violations: 14

KFC

2760 Brentwood Drive, Columbus

Dec. 9

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 7

The Columbus Bar

322 Fourth St., Columbus

Dec. 10

Critical violations: 4

An employee drink, in an open container, stored on top of the warming drawers in the kitchen. Potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked with the date the product is to be consumed or discarded. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean to the sight and touch. Grease droplets have formed along the edges of the exhaust hood. These could fall onto foods being prepared below. Hand washing sinks must be kept clean and be used for nothing but hand washing. The hand washing sink in the food prep area is badly soiled and has scouring pads stored in it. Working containers of toxic items must be labeled with the common name of their contents.

Noncritical violations: 10

ACS Warming Kitchen/Food Service

1531 13th St., Columbus

Dec. 10

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 2

Woods and Water Kampground

8855 South County Road 300W, Columbus

Dec. 10

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Johnny Carino’s

870 Creekview Drive, Columbus

Dec. 10

Critical violations: 2

Hand washing sink not operable in food prep area. Bin placed under drain to catch any potential leak. Hand washing sinks in food prep and grill area soiled with food debris. Sinks to remain clean and may not be used as dump sinks.

Critical violations: 5

The Garage Pub and Grill

308 Fourth St., Columbus

Dec. 10

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 10

Papa’s Grill

3780 Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus

Dec. 10

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 10

Arby’s Roast Beef

11999 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh

Dec. 10

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

Max and Erma’s

12105 North Executive Drive, Edinburgh

Dec. 10

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 7

El Rincon del ls Delicias

2556 McKinley Ave., Columbus

Dec. 10

Critical violations: 2

Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly date labeled. No hot water at hand washing sink. Proper hand washing requires hot water.

Noncritical violations: 5

Columbus Commercial Kitchen

318 12th St., Columbus

Dec. 11

Critical violations: 1

Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly date labeled. Food products in the double-door reach-in cooler not date labeled.

Noncritical violations: 8

Save-A-Lot

2540 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus

Dec. 11

Critical violations: 1

Packages of raw chorizo sausage and packages of raw roll sausage were stored above ready-to-eat food items in the display reach-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: 2

Hisui Japanese Restaurant

2790 Brentwood Drive, Columbus

Dec. 11

Critical violations: 4

Employees working in food prep and ware washing must regularly wash hands between tasks. Food contact surfaces must be regularly cleaned and sanitized between tasks. Insufficient sanitizer in mechanical ware washing machine. The use of this machine must be discontinued until sanitizer is supplied and three-compartment sink used for ware washing. No hand washing sink at sushi bar.

Noncritical violations: 12

Morales Restaurant

2520 Central Ave., Columbus

Dec. 11

Critical violations: 2

Package of raw bacon, containers of raw eggs and pans of raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food items in the large walk-in cooler. Plastic sales bag in direct contact with cooked rice or storage container in the walk-in cooler. Materials that are used for food contact surface single-use articles shall be safe and clean.

Noncritical violations: 6

Orange Leaf

302 Washington St., Columbus

Dec. 11

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 2

McDonald’s #25804

611 Third St., Columbus

Dec. 14

Critical violations: 2

Sausage gravy at holding unit measured at 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous food items shall be held above 135 degrees Fahrenheit or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray bottle of cleaners stored on top of freezer in grill area and on food storage cart in front of food service area.

Noncritical violations: 4

El Nopal

3330 West Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus

Dec. 15

Critical violations: 1

Pan of raw chicken, box of raw eggs and large package of beef roast stored above ready-to-eat food items in the walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: 5

Wendy’s #201

2945 North National Road, Columbus

Dec. 16

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 3

Dairy Queen Restaurant #12418

2215 Columbus Center, Columbus

Dec. 17

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 3

La Morena Supermarket

8100 U.S. 31 North, Columbus

Dec. 17

Critical violations: 2

Employee hand washing sink was covered with a cutting board and must be accessible at all times. All food items in storage and prepared for serving must be date labeled.

Noncritical violations: 9

Hilton Garden Inn

12210 North Executive Drive, Edinburgh

Dec. 18

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 2

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant

3932 25th St., Columbus

Dec. 18

Critical violations: 2

Noted each routine inspection: Single hand washing sink station inadequate for multiple food prep areas. Single hand sink being used for vegetable washing. Hand washing sinks are to remain clear and be used frequently for hand washing.

Noncritical violations: 1

Circle K #63

760 Jonesville Road, Columbus

Dec. 18

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 1

The Savory Swine

410 Washington St., Columbus

Dec. 18

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Laguanajuato Grocery Store

2361 Henry Lakes Boulevard, Columbus

Dec. 18

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 10

Comfort Inn

11711 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh

Dec. 21

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Hampton Inn

12161 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh

Dec. 21

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

The Columbus Bar

322 Fourth St., Columbus

Dec. 21

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

KFC #26004

Brentwood Drive, Columbus

Dec. 22

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Henry Social Club

423 Washington St., Columbus

Dec. 23

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 2

Puccini’s

316 Washington St., Columbus

Dec. 22

Critical violations: 2

Insufficient concentration of sanitizer in ware washing machine. Can opener is crusted with food residue and needs cleaned.

Noncritical violations: 4