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.
Taqueria el Mexicano
251 Center St., Columbus
Nov. 28
Critical violations: 2
Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents. A severely dented 12 oz. can of evaporated milk was found in the storage shelf. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures; hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The temperature inside the under counter reach-in cooler was measured at 52 degrees Fahrenheit and contents were measured at 50 to 54 degrees.
Noncritical violations: 5
Camila’s
1824 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 28
Critical violations: 4
Employee observed handling clean dishware without washing hands after handling soiled dishware. Employees shall wash hands prior to handling clean equipment, utensils and dishware. Boxes of raw eggs and pan of raw fish stored above ready-to-eat food items in the walk-in cooler. Employee observed manual ware washing pans without sanitizing rinse. Hand washing sink in the dish washing area blocked by 33 gallon containers of fried chips, stacked on top of one another, making hand washing inaccessible.
Noncritical violations: 4
Sabor de le Vida
11700 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh
Nov. 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Max & Erma’s
12105 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
Nov. 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
Noble’s Barber Shop
525 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Jill’s Downtown Diner
421 Seventh St., Columbus
Nov. 29
Critical violations: 1
Hand washing sink in food prep and ware washing area inaccessible due to storage of item in sink.
Noncritical violations: 5
Circle K
262 N. Gladstone Ave., Columbus
Nov. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
St. John’s White Creek Lutheran School
16270 S. County Road 300W, Columbus
Nov. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Dorel Cafeteria
2525 State St., Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
American Legion Post 24
2515 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Cummins Executive Dining
520 Jackson St., Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: 1
Toxic materials must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils and single service items. A can of WD40 was stored next to and above single service items and utensils in the cabinet.
Noncritical violations: 4
Catering by Karr
318 12th St., Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly date labeled. A container of chicken and noodles in the reach-in cooler was not properly date labeled.
Noncritical violations: 5
Columbus Kitchen
318 12th St., Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
El Toreo Mexican Restaurant
10020 U.S. 31 North, Columbus
Dec. 1
Critical violations: 1
Pop dispenser nozzles and machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized to prevent mold growth.
Noncritical violations: 4
Marian Retail Outlet
52 Stadler Drive, Columbus
Dec. 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Eight China Buffet
2530 N. Central Ave., Columbus
Dec. 1
Critical violations: 4
Raw chicken being improperly thawed on table above vegetables. Raw meat not to be stored above ready-to-eat foods. Several containers of eggs stored on shelf in food prep area at 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs to be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Hand washing sink in ware washing area soiled with debris. Sink to remain clean and not be used for any purpose other than hand washing. Chemical sanitizer jug stored with sugar packets and straws in wait station.
Noncritical violations: 14
Ahlemeyer Farm Bakery
2034 17th St., Columbus
Dec. 2
Critical violations: 1
Toxic items must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination. A bottle of cleaning agent stored next to clean linens in the cabinet.
Noncritical violations: 10
NTS Hotel
110 Carr Hill Road, Columbus
Dec. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Taqueria el Mexicano
251 Center St., Columbus
Dec. 2
Critical violations: None
This was a follow-up inspection. All critical violations in the previous inspection had been corrected.
Noncritical violations: None
Orange Leaf
302 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
The Garage Pub and Grill
308 Fourth St., Columbus
Dec. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 12
Columbus Bowling Center
3010 State St., Columbus
Dec. 5
Critical violations: 1
Hand washing sink soiled in ware washing area. Sink to remain clean and used for hand washing only.
Noncritical violations: 5
VFW Post 1987
215 N. National Road, Columbus
Dec. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Southside Cafeteria
1320 West County Road 200S, Columbus
Dec. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Richard L. Johnson Early Education Center
1203 Sycamore St., Columbus
Dec. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Columbus Signature Academy — New Tech
2205 25th St., Columbus
Dec. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
El Nopal
3330 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Dec. 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Ruddick-Nugent House
1210 16th St., Columbus
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Savory Swine
410 Washington St., Columbus
Dec. 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Comfort Inn and Suites
2485 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Dec. 6
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures; hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Noncritical violations: 9
