Editor’s note: The information below was compiled from reports of the Bartholomew County Health Department. 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. Noncritical violations typically do not have to be corrected until the next inspection.
Domino’s Pizza
1770 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 13
Critical violations: 2
Food preparation surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. Hand-washing sink at food prep area had towels in it and not readily accessible.
Noncritical violations: 7
Mancino’s Pizza
1301 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Columbus North High School
1400 25th St., Columbus
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Great Wall
1289 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 14
Critical violations: 3
Blue towel covering and in direct contact with rice on grill line and noodles in reach-in display cooler. Rice in plastic bin on grill line held at 82 degrees Fahrenheit, meat product in plastic bin held at 60.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Items to be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Products created in facility and held to be properly date labeled and may be held for seven days.
Noncritical violations: 3
•Taco Bell
11240 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh
Feb. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Bob Evan’s Farms
211 Carrie Lane, Columbus
Feb. 14
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sinks are to be kept clean and used for no other purpose but hand washing. The hand washing sink on the west end of the food preparation line had a scouring pad stored in it.
Noncritical violations: 9
Burger King
2775 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Feb. 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Sam’s Club
2715 Merchant’s Mile, Columbus
Feb. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Cummins Mid-Range Engine Plant
2725 W. County Road 450S, Columbus
Feb. 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Moose Lodge No. 398
330 Eighth St., Columbus
Feb. 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Kramer’s Restaurant
1606 Central Ave., Columbus
Feb. 17
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Yee Kee
3984 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 17
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 11
Tasty Express
1804 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 20
Critical violations: 2
Can opener blade needs to be cleaned or replaced. Hand washing sink must be accessible at all times.
Noncritical violations: 5
Cummins FSP
1460 National Road, Columbus
Feb. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Burger King
2710 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Subway
2601 State St., Columbus
Feb. 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Pizza Hut
2343 National Road, Columbus
Feb. 21
Critical violations: 1
Food contact surfaces soiled such as pizza prep rings, inside of ream in refrigerator and chain oven.
Noncritical violations: 3
Le Petit Caraibes
412 Washington St., Columbus
Feb. 28
Critical violations: 1
Kitchen food preparation surface needs to be cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Noncritical violations: 9
Foundation For Youth
405 Hope Ave., Columbus
March 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus
March 2
Critical violations: 4
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The toilet in the restroom is out-of-order and it is the only toilet in the establishment. The plumbing system must be maintained in good repair. Hand-washing sinks must be easily acceptable at all times. A cockroach was observed crawling inside the cappuccino machine. Professional pest control must be sought to immediately.
Noncritical violations: 19
Dollar General
2150 State St., Columbus
March 2
Critical violations: 1
Severely dented can of mixed vegetables on retail sales shelves may have package integrity compromised.
Noncritical violations: 5
Meyer Grocery, Inc.
8031 S. State Road 58, Columbus
March 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 10
LG-1 Food Mart
1521 State St., Columbus
March 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
Cozy Lounge
3870 E. 25th St., Columbus
March 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
ZwanzigZ
1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus
March 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Circle K
2415 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
March 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Jimmy John’s
2115 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
March 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Marco’s Pizza
2019 25th St., Columbus
March 6
Critical violations: 2
An employee drink in an open container was stored on the storage shelf across from the preparation table. Hand-washing sinks must be kept easily accessible.
Noncritical violations: 3
The Elks Lodge
4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus
March 7
Critical violations: 4
Food items with cheese topping stored at room temperature. Must be stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Improper dispenser used for ice at customer service area. Meat slicer needs to be cleaned after use. Mold on pop dispenser — needs to be sanitized regularly. Dead mice on syrup on floor below pop dispenser boxes in storage. Must be treated by pest control operator.
Noncritical violations: 10
Village Pantry
3184 Washington St., Columbus
March 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Cummins Tech Center
1900 McKinley Ave., Columbus
March 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Snappy Tomato Pizza
2451 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
March 8
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sinks must be kept clean.
Noncritical violations: 7
Green Tree at Westwood
4895 Pine Ridge Road, Columbus
March 8
Critical violations: 1
A hand-washing facility shall be accessible at all times and located to allow consistent use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing and ware-washing areas.
Noncritical violations: 9
Harrison Lake Dining and Golf Club
588 S. Country Club Road, Columbus
March 9
Critical violations: 2
Fruit-fly-like insects observed in three bottles of spirits behind the bar in Harrison Grill. These products were taken out and discarded. The dishes and utensils are not being sanitized in the dish-washing machine. Until such time as the dish washing machine is repaired and operating properly, all dishes and utensils must be sanitized in the three-compartment sink.
Noncritical violations: 5
Circle K
13345 U.S. 31 North, Edinburgh
March 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
1675 N. National Road, Columbus
March 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Hardee’s
1200 N. Hartmann Drive, Edinburgh
March 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Pizza Hut
2343 National Road, Columbus
March 10
Critical violations: 1
Food contact surface soiled with buildup.
Noncritical violations: 2
The Sandwich Shop
1644 Orinoco Ave., Columbus
March 10
Critical violations: 1
Chili held at 92 degrees Fahrenheit and meat sauce held at 117 degrees Fahrenheit in three-compartment warmer in food prep area. Hot foods to be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
Noncritical violations: 7
East Food Pantry
230 S. Marr Road, Columbus
March 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Dollar General
3880 25th St., Columbus
March 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Courtyard Tipton Lakes – Columbus
3888 Mimosa Drive, Columbus
March 10
Critical violations: 3
An employee drink in an open container was stored in the front food preparation area. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly date labeled. Working containers of toxic items must be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents.
Noncritical violations: 7
Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus
March 15
Critical violations: 3
The plumbing system must be maintained in good repair. Previous inspection found the toilet in the only restroom out-of-order. The employee on duty did not have access to the restroom. Hand-washing sinks must be accessible at all times. The hand-washing sink in the dish washing area is blocked by a large stack of boxes. Previous inspection found a cockroach in the cappuccino machine. No receipts from professional pest control have been submitted and an employee on duty knew nothing about the situation. Professional pest control is still required and receipts must be submitted by March 25.
Noncritical violations: None
