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.
Lincoln Park Concession
P.O. Box 858, Columbus
May 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Joe Willy’s
1034 Washington St., Columbus
May 31
Critical violations: 1
Insufficient concentration of sanitizer in wiping-cloth containers.
Noncritical violations: 12
Dorel Cafeteria
2525 State St., Columbus
May 31
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Residence Inn
4525 State Road 46 West, Columbus
June 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Ceraland Pool
3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus
June 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Ceraland Ball Diamond
3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus
May 1
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sink to remain accessible and not blocked by mop bucket or other items.
Noncritical violations: 4
Comfort Inn & Suites
2485 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 1
Critical violations: 3
An employee drink, in an open container, was stored in the food preparation area in the upstairs wait station. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The waffle batter was measured at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. The hand-washing sink in the upstairs wait station had a baking dish stored in it. Hand-washing sinks must be easily accessible at all times.
Noncritical violations: 8
Columbus Food Mart
3350 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 1
Critical violations: 2
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Chicken and sausage sandwiches in the hot holding cabinet were measured at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If chemical sanitizer is used in the retail food establishment, then it must be present. There was no chemical sanitizer for the three-compartment sink.
Noncritical violations: 10
Riviera Maya
2326 25th St., Columbus
June 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Cummins Executive Dining
500 Jackson St., Columbus
June 2
Critical violations: 1
An employee drink, in an open container, was stored in the food prep area.
Noncritical violations: 3
Ahlemeyer Farm Bakery
2034 17th St., Columbus
June 2
Critical violations: 1
Foods must be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display. Raw shell eggs are stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler.
Noncritical violations: 7
Cummins C.O.B. Cafeteria
500 Jackson St., Columbus
June 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Papa’s Grill
3780 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 5
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sinks must remain easily accessible at all times. The hand-washing sink across from the oven is blocked by a cart.
Noncritical violations: 12
El Mexicano Taqueria
251 Center St., Columbus
June 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Discount Food and Gas
5750 25th St., Columbus
June 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Jill’s Downtown Diner
421 Seventh St., Columbus
June 5
Critical violations: 2
Ware-washing machine not dispensing adequate amount of chemical sanitizer. Hand-washing sink blocked in food prep/ware-washing area. Sink to remain accessible and may not be used for other purposes.
Noncritical violations: 5
8 China Buffet
2530 N. Central Ave., Columbus
June 6
Critical violations: 1
Ware-washing machine not dispensing sanitizer. Employees must prime sanitizer pump and verify flow prior to use.
Noncritical violations: 11
Orange Leaf
302 Washington St., Columbus
June 6
Critical violations: 2
Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled of contents. Toxic items or cleaners taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled of contents. Blender containers used for smoothie prep shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized at a frequency of every four hours.
Noncritical violations: 2
Shead’s Commissary
1010 Repp Drive, Columbus
June 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Freddy’s
3660 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Columbus Bowling Center
3010 State St., Columbus
June 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
La Morena
8100 U.S. 31 North, Columbus
June 8
Critical violations: 1
Employee hand-washing sink in the food prep area must be accessible at all times and not used for storage of utensils.
Noncritical violations: 7
Hickory Hills Barbecue
16021 U.S. 31 North, Columbus
June 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Save-a-Lot
2540 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus
June 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Johnny Carino’s
870 Creekview Drive, Columbus
June 12
Critical violations: 1
Spray nozzles in ware-washing and food prep areas are hanging below the flood rim of the sink, not allowing proper air gap.
Noncritical violations: 5
V.F.W. Post 1987
215 N. National Road, Columbus
June 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
2480 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 13
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sinks must be used for nothing but hand-washing, and must be kept clean. The hand-washing sink in the coffee station is being used as a dump sink. The faucet handle on the hand-washing sink in the fryer area is soiled.
Noncritical violations: 13
Harrison Lake Snack Bar
588 Country Club Road, Columbus
June 13
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees or below. Nacho cheese was measured at 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 9
El Rincon De Las Delicias
1760 25th St., Columbus
June 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
