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.
Jack’s Place
910 Third St., Columbus
Dec. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
La Guanajuato Grocery Store
2361 Henry Lakes Blvd., Columbus
Dec. 28
Critical violations: 1
Improper storage of toxic item in pastry cabinet.
Noncritical violations: 13
Blackerby’s Hangar 5 Restaurant
4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus
Dec. 28
Critical violations: 2
Hot holding temperature for turkey roast was at 128 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding temperatures for food items at ice bar was at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Food preparation surface must be cleaned and sanitized on a more regular basis or as needed to clean off encrusted foods or debris. Violations were immediately corrected.
Noncritical violations: 6
Circle K 2342
2415 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Dec. 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Guanajuato Restaurant
2710 State St., Columbus
Jan. 4
Critical violations: 2
Employee observed rinsing hand without using soap and drying hands with paper towel. Proper hand-washing procedures to be followed. Hand-washing sink blocked by bowl and cup in the food-prep area. Sink to remain accessible.
Noncritical violations: 7
La Guanajuato Grocery Store
2710 State St., Columbus
Jan. 4
Critical violations: 5
Bulk prepared items in meat-area display cooler to be date-labeled and may be held for up to seven days at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Large accumulation of meat on saw blade in meat area (not in refrigerated area). A food-prep area has been added to front of facility without a hand-washing sink. Warming pans were on tables and gloves used for serving. Hand-washing sinks blocked in rear food-prep area and in meat-cutting service line. Sinks must remain accessible. Unlabeled toxic spray bottle observed on prep table in meat service line.
Noncritical violations: 4
McDonald’s 7290
2205 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
Noble Roman’s Pizza
4140 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
LG2 Food Mart, LLC
2109 N. National Road, Columbus.
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Total Fitness of Columbus Smoothie Bar
3075 Middle Road, Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Circle K No. 53
3461 U.S. 31 South, Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sink for ware-washing and front service area soiled. Hand-washing sink to remain clean and may not be used as a dump sink.
Noncritical violations: 4
Walgreens
2140 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Arni’s
2765 Brentwood Drive, Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: 2
Employees in food-prep area observed putting on single-use gloves without hand washing. Employee observed wiping gloved hands with a towel. Gloves to be changed as necessary and are not to take place of hand washing. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging above single-use plastic bowls in food-prep area. Chemicals to be stored in order not to pose a contamination threat.
Noncritical violations: 2
Menard’s
2315 Merchant’s Mile, Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Wendy’s No. 114
1915 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
Yats Columbus
325 Fourth St., Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
Mark Pi’s China Gate
2106 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
Tres Amigos No. 1
2241 State St., Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: 1
Items (most marinades and soup-like items) to be properly date-labeld and may be held or up to seven days at 41 degrees of below.
Noncritical violations: 9
La Rancherita No. 2
2241 State St., Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
Natural Choices for Healthy Living Inc.
1825 Central Ave., Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 1
Burger King No. 6253
2725 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Red Lobster No. 585
2000 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Bush’s Market
7301 E. 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Snappy Tomato Pizza — Hope
8475 N. State Road 9, Hope
Jan. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Daily’s Farm Market
2255 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 10
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
1675 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 10
Critical violations: 1
Food contact and preparation surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized regularly and between use.
Noncritical violations: 3
Speedway No. 6092
10471 U.S. 31 North, Taylorsville
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Buffalo Wild Wings
2035 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
Culver’s of Columbus
80 Johnson Blvd., Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
Ziggies
3029 National Road, Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
El Toreo Restaurant
10020 N. U.S. 31, Suite 105E, Columbus
Jan. 16
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 5
Chuck E. Cheese
1455 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 16
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Arby’s Roast Beef
2005 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 16
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Jay C Foodstore
4250 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 16
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 9
McDonald’s
11995 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Jan. 17
Critical violations: 1
Insufficient sanitizer concentration for wiping cloths.
Noncritical violations: 4
•Auntie Anne’s Softy Pretzel
3025 Outlet Drive, Space E85, Edinburgh
Jan. 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Chopstick Restaurant
3045 Columbus Center, Columbus
Jan. 17
Critical violations: 1
Automatic chemical sanitizing dish machine was not dispensing sanitizer to sanitize dishware. Sanitizer dispensing line was primed to correct operation of machine.
Noncritical violations: 5
Indiana Smokehouse
2825 Middle Road, Columbus
Jan. 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 4
Upland Brewery
148 Lindsey, Columbus
Jan. 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 3
Texas Roadhouse
2508 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 18
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 2
Tre Bicchieri
425 Washington St., Columbus
Jan. 19
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 7
Dollar General
2550 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus
Jan. 22
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 3
McDowell Education Center
2700 McKinnley Ave., Columbus
Jan. 22
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
CSA Fodrea
2775 Illinois St., Columbus
Jan. 22
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Sleep Inn & Suites
2335 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 22
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 2
Montana Mike’s
3720 W. Marketplace Drive, Edinburgh
Jan. 23
Critical violations: 1
Employee handwashing sinks in ware-washing area must be accessible at all times.
Noncritical violations: 6
Rock Creek Elementary School
13000 E. County Road 200S, Columbus
Jan. 23
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Cracker Barrel
11701 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Jan. 25
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 1
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
1800 E. 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 25
Critical violations: 1
Automatic hot water sanitizing dish machine was not operating to sanitize dishware. Hot water sanitizer automatic dish machine shall operate at 160 degrees for wash cycle and 190 degrees for rinse cycle. Automatic dish machine was measured at 139 degrees Fahrenheit. All equipment and dishes shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized using the three-compartment sink until such time automatic dish machine is fixed to sanitize dishware. Contractor was contacted to service the machine.
Noncritical violations: 4
Clifty Creek Elementary School
4265 E. County Road 50N, Columbus
Jan. 25
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Columbus East High School
230 S. Marr Road, Columbus
Jan. 25
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 1
Big Lots
3170 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 26
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 1
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1900 E. 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 28
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Rivera’s Mr. Tierra
1461 Central Ave., Columbus
Jan. 31
Critical violations: 2
Frozen chicken being improperly thawed. Raw chicken stored above avocados on shelf below grill. Eggs in refrigeration unit improperly stored above vegetables and ready-to-eat-foods.
Noncritical violations: 0
