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
