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.
•One Convenience Center
2601 State St., Columbus
Sept. 10
Critical violations: None
The items noted on the inspection of Sept. 2 have been addressed as required and this facility meets the minimum operational requirements for food service.
Noncritical violations: None
•Aramark
5555 Inwood Drive, Columbus
Sept. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
•Columbus East Food Pantry
230 S. Marr Road, Columbus
Sept. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
•Steak & Shake
2775 Herman Darlage Drive, Columbus
Sept. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
•Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 14
Critical violations: None
All critical violations noted on the inspection of Sept. 2 have been corrected.
Noncritical violations: None
•Super China Buffet
2628 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus
Sept. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
•Target Store
1865 N. National Road, Columbus
Sept. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
•Starbucks (in Target)
1865 North National Road, Columbus
Sept. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
•Dollar General
3880 25th St., Columbus
Sept. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
•Big Cheese
2403 Cottage Ave., Columbus
Sept. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
•The Brick/Jonesville Tavern
309 Walnut St., Columbus
Sept. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
•Gramz Bakery and Cafe
409 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 15
Critical violations: 1
Hot water sanitizing at dish machine not reaching minimum contact temperature on utensil surface of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The original readings were at 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Later reading got to 138 degrees Fahrenheit maximum at time of inspection.
Noncritical violations: 13
•The Nortonburg Wine Garden
8111 E. County Road 450N, Columbus
Sept. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
•450 North Brewing Company
8111 E. County Road 450N, Columbus
Sept. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
•Qdoba Mexican Grill
1665 National Road, Columbus
Sept. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
•The Sandwich Shop
1644 Orinoco Ave.
Sept. 16
Critical violations: None
The chemical sanitizer level for the ware-washing machine was within acceptable limits.
Noncritical violations: None
•Circle K No. 63
760 Jonesville Road, Columbus
Sept. 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
•Waffle House
2665 Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus
Sept. 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
•Sadie’s Family Dining
920 25th St., Columbus
Sept. 17
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
•Subway
300 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 17
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
•Marco’s Pizza
2019 25th St., Columbus
Sept. 17
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
•Gramz Bakery and Cafe
409 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 17
•Critical violations: 1
Dish machine is still not reaching the minimum temperature for hot water sanitizing of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The machine has not been checked by a technician, as required on the previous inspection. The machine is still being used instead of three-compartment sink, where adequate chemical sanitizing can take place.
Noncritical violations: None
•Romero mi Tierra
1461 Central Ave., Columbus
Sept. 17
Critical violations: 6
Rice held at room temperature, large quantities of heated food to be broken down into smaller quantities in refrigeration so they are rapidly lowered to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Food contact surfaces are not being sanitized in third compartment in wash, rinse, sanitize process at dish washing area. Multiple containers of ready-to-eat foods are not date labeled as to date food is prepared or a date that food is to be discarded (not to exceed seven days). Improper use of hand-washing sink in grill for dish washing; this two-bay sink is only to be used for hand-washing, add three-compartment sink to have a dish washing area in grill room. Food contact surfaces of meat slicer, intake tenderizer and meat band saw soiled with dried-on meat. The stump used to cut meat is to be discarded. Chemicals and employee medicine are stored above food preparation surface in kitchen.
Noncritical violations: 12
•Mulligan’s at the Moose
330 Eighth St., Columbus
Sept. 18
Critical violations: None
The critical item from the last inspection had been corrected.
Noncritical violations: None
•Hardee’s
1200 N. Hartwood Drive, Edinburgh
Sept. 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
•Sabor de la Vida 2
11700 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh
Sept. 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
•Gramz Bakery
409 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 21
Critical violations: 1
Second follow up, the machine has not been serviced. An attempt by the owner was made to convert to chemical sanitizer. When checked for chemical levels, there was no sanitizer observed on the test strip. Therefore, the dish-machine continues to be used without an adequate form of chemical or at a temperature capable of sanitizing.
Noncritical violations: None
•Arby’s Roast Beef
3450 Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus
Sept. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
•Jack’s Place
910 Third St., Columbus
Sept. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
•Kroger Fuel Center
2822 Central Ave., Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
•KFC
2760 Brentwood Drive, Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: 1
Bottles of cleaner stored above single service articles at wire shelving unit in back of storage area.
Noncritical violations: 5
•Hackman’s Farm Market
6040 East State St., Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
•Whipker’s Market and Greenhouse
5190 U.S. 31 South, Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
•Romero mi Tierra
1461 Central Ave., Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: 1
Three-compartment sink is not operational due to plumbing leak/not sanitizing.
Noncritical violations: 9
•Las Mangowada’s
1457 Central Ave., Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: 3
Cut cooked corn held in steam table at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce measured at 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods must be held at proper temperatures. This includes hot food at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to be used or discarded. Sliced melon within reach-in cooler is not properly date labeled. Toxic items must be properly labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner is not properly labeled.
Noncritical violations: 8
•Tre Viones
2318 25th St., Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: 6
An employee drink in an open container was stored in the food preparation area in front of the microwave oven. Cross contamination of foods must be prevented by proper storage of foods. Raw meats were stored above cooked food products in the walk-in cooler. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be properly labeled with the date the product must be used to discarded. Foods in walk-in cooler are not properly date labeled. Hand washing sink in must be easily accessible at all times. The hand-washing sink in the dish washing area is blocked by employee belonging stored in it. Dishes and utensils must be sanitized immediately after being washed and rinsed. The employee doing the dishes was not using a sanitizing rinse. Toxic items in working containers must be properly labeled spray bottles of cleaning agents are not properly labeled.
Noncritical violations: 8
•Fraternal Order of Eagles
930 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: 1
The dish washing machine is not dispensing a proper concentration of sanitizing agent. Until such time as the dish washing machine is repaired, all dishes and utensils must be sanitized in the three-compartment sink using a proper concentration of sanitizing agent.
Noncritical violations: 12
•Harrison Lake Dining and Golf
588 S. Country Club Road, Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: 3
The establishment is using a vacuum sealer for reduced oxygen packaging. Reduced oxygen packaging may not be done until such time as a variance has been granted by the Indiana State Department of Health. To be granted a variance, the establishment must submit an application form approved by ISDH and a HACCP plan. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The can opener blade is soiled with an accumulation of dried food particles. The establishment is canning its own tomato sauce and pickled vegetables. Retail food establishments engaged in the activities of a food processing plant for retail sale must meet the same requirements as a food processing plant. The products are being canned in a “pressure canner.” These products should not be used by the retail food establishment until such time as this department determines that all requirements are being met.
Noncritical violations: 8
•Courtyard _ Columbus Tipton Lakes
3888 Mimosa Drive, Columbus
Sept. 22
Critical violations: None
All critical violations noted on the inspection of Sept. 12 have been corrected.
Noncritical violations: None
•Otter Creek Golf Course Grill and Snack Bar
11522 E. County Road 50N, Columbus
Sept. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
•Becker’s Drive-In
1024 25th St., Columbus
Sept. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
•Musillami’s Drive-In
855 Jonesville Road, Columbus
Sept. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
•Gramz Bakery and Cafe
409 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 23
Critical violations: None
The dish machine reached the minimum temperature for hot water sanitizing at the time of inspection.
Noncritical violations: None
•Zwanzigs
1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus
Sept. 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
•Sogmo Della Terra
901 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 24
Critical violations: 3
Package of cheese measured at 66 degrees Fahrenheit and package of raw bacon measured at 72 degrees Fahrenheit on food prep counter. Potentially hazardous food items shall be held above 135 degrees Fahrenheit or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hand washing sink in the back food preparation area is not operational. Drain line was broken. Fruit flies observed in back food preparation area in dough mixer. Multiple flies present, facility shall be treated for the control of pests, copies of pest control treatments shall be submitted to this department.
Noncritical violations: 6
•Ricker’s
3445 W. County Road 450S, Columbus
Sept. 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
