Editor’s note: 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.
E. Sushi
3820 25th St., Columbus
April 4
Critical violations: 2
Bowl of rice stored at room temperature on service counter in food prep area. Rice in cooker unit held at 112 degrees Fahrenheit at front sushi prep area. No time stamp provided. All rice to be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. If time is to be used as a public health control, standard operating procedures to be written and item labeled for time. Hand washing sink blocked and being used for prep work with bowl of product being rinsed, next to drink dispenser.
Noncritical violations: 1
Hope Tobacco
704 Main St., Hope
April 4
Critical violations: 1
Hot and cold water were not operational at hand washing sink faucet. Hot water not operational at three-compartment sink and there is no hot water. Hand washing sink was corrected by opening water supply valves beneath sink. Hot water at three-compartment sink corrected by turning on water heater.
Noncritical violations: 4
Clifty Creek Golf Course
12000 E. County Road 265N, Hope
April 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Bartholomew County Youth Services
2350 Illinois Ave., Columbus
April 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Mill Race Center Kitchen
900 Lindsey St., Columbus
April 5
Critical violations: 1
Working containers of toxic items must be clearly labeled with the common name of the contents. A spray bottle of cleaning agent in the kitchen was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: 6
National Road Marathon
3101 National Road, Columbus
April 5
Critical violations: 1
Pop dispenser nozzles need to be sanitized more frequently.
Noncritical violations: 5
Columbus Par 3
3334 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Whipker’s Market
5191 U.S. 31 South, Columbus
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Delicias Jalisco
1457 Central Ave., Columbus
April 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Jeff Air Pilot Services
4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus
April 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Soups by Design
424 Washington St., Columbus
April 6
Critical violations: 1
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The can opener blade was soiled with an accumulation of dried-on food particles.
Noncritical violations: 15
Taco Bell
3520 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
April 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
Ricker’s
1711 25th St., Columbus
April 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Papa’s Third Street Deli
228 Chestnut St., Columbus
April 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
The Lodge
4664 Ray Boll Boulevard, Columbus
April 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Elks Lodge
4664 Ray Boll Boulevard, Columbus
April 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Donut Central
1504 Central Ave., Columbus
April 7
Critical violations: 1
Hand washing sink in ware-washing area to remain convenient and accessible. It was blocked by a mop bucket.
Noncritical violations: 1
Taku Japanese Restaurant
305 Fourth St., Columbus
April 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Whitt’s Pizza
407 Washington St., Hope
April 7
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sinks must be kept clean. The hand-washing sink in the kitchen is soiled with an accumulation of food particles.
Noncritical violations: 8
Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus
April 12
Noncritical violations: None
Critical violations: None
