Editors note: The information below was compiled from reports of the Bartholomew County Health Department. Critical violations might expose customers to illnesses and typically must be corrected immediately or within days.
Buffalo Wild Wings
2035 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
July 16
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 8
LaRancherita No. 2
2241 State St., Columbus
July 16
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 9
Tres Amigas, No. 1
2241 State St., Columbus
July 16
Critical violations: 1
Non-food grade bags (plastic general merchandise bags) used as pan liners for products on steam table in food prep area.
Noncritical violations: 7
Liberty Grill
300 Hope Ave., Columbus
July 16
Critical violations: 1
Can opener blade needs to be cleaned to prevent cross-contamination with food items.
Noncritical violations: 6
Culver’s of Columbus
90 Johnson Blvd., Columbus
July 16
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135 degrees F or above and cold foods at 41 degrees F or below. Sour cream in the front line cooler was measured at 65 degrees.
Noncritical violations: 9
Dunn Stadium Concession Stand
Dunn Stadium, Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 4
Arby’s
2005 25th St., Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Donner Aquatic Center Concessions
22nd and Sycamore streets, Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 3
Chuck E. Cheese’s
1455 N. National Road, Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Apna Kitchen
1609 Cottage Ave., Unit G, Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 3
The following food items were observed sitting out on counters in the food prep area without temperature control: container of raw eggs measured at 82 degrees Fahrenheit; container of boiled eggs measured at 94 degrees F; large pan of cooked rice measured at 95 degrees F; pan of cooked egg plant measured at 112 degrees F; container of peeled garlic cloves measured at 71 degrees F. Spray wand at three-compartment sinks hangs below the flood level rim of sink bays, must hang at least 1 inch above the flood rim of sink. Many drain flies observed in back storage area around the soiled linens bag. Soiled linens shall be stored to prevent the spreading of drain flies. Copies of pest control treatments must be submitted.
Noncritical violations: 5
Apna Bazaar
1609 Cottage Ave., Unit F, Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 1
Sliced pumpkin stored at room temperature at produce display shelving. Potentially hazardous food items shall be stored below 41 degrees F or above 135 degrees F.
Noncritical violations: 3
Menards
2315 Merchants Drive, Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Total Fitness of Columbus Smoothie Bar
3075 Middle Road, Columbus
July 17
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 1
Ziggies
3029 National Road, Columbus
July 18
Critical violations: 1
Toxic item in a spray bottle to be labeled for contents in food prep area and ware-washing area.
Noncritical violations: 4
Chopstick Restaurant
July 20
Critical violations: 2
Raw chicken measured at 52 degrees Fahrenheit in the top portion of reach-in food prep cooler in the grill area. Potentially hazardous food items to be held cold shall be held below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous food items shall not be stored in reach-in food prep cooler until such time cooler can maintain food product below 41 degrees F. Automatic dish machine was not operating to sanitize dishware at the time of inspection. Chemical sanitizer was not adequately dispensing during rinse cycle. All equipment and dishware shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized using three-bay sink until such time the automatic dish machine can sanitize dishware.
Noncritical violations: 4
Chopstick Restaurant
July 23
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Dollar Tree
3180 Columbus Center
July 24
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 3
White Castle
1686 National Road, Columbus.
July 24
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 3
El Toreo Mexican Restaurant
10020 N. U.S. 31, Columbus
July 25
Critical violations: 2
Can opener shall be kept clean and free of food debris. Pop dispenser nozzles need to be cleaned and sanitized. Hand-washing sink in food preparation and ware-washing area must only be used for hand-washing and accessible at all times.
Noncritical violations: 10
McDonald’s
11995 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
July 25
Critical violations: 1
Insufficient sanitizer concentration in wiping cloth buckets.
Noncritical violations: 4
Ruddick-Nugent House
1210 16th St., Columbus
July 25
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Natural Choices for Healthy Living Inc.
1825 Central Ave., Columbus.
July 25
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
1800 E. 25th St., Columbus
July 26
Critical violations: 1
Live cockroach observed on wall in grill area next to food prep cooler. Live drain flies observed in the bar area. The presence of insects shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting incoming shipments, eliminating harborage conditions and conducting routine pest control. Copies of pest control treatments shall be submitted to this department.
Noncritical violations: 3
McQueens
P.O. Box 248, Elizabethtown
July 26
Critical violations: 1
A dedicated mop/service sink is needed in the rear food prep area/ware-washing area of the facility.
Noncritical violations: 2
Mark Pi’s China Gate
2106 25th St., Columbus.
July 27
Critical violations: 2
Hand-washing sink in back food prep area blocked by squeegee handle, sweeper stored in front of sink and mixer blade stored in sink basin. Hand-washing sinks shall be convenient and accessible at all times. Three live cockroaches observed in back food prep area on floor and in hand-washing sinks. The presence of pests shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments, eliminating harborage conditions and conducting pest control measures. Copies of pest control treatments shall be submitted to this department.
Noncritical violations: 7
Cracker Barrel
11701 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
July 27
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 1
JayC Foodstore
4290 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
July 31
Critical violations: 1
An air gap must be maintained between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of a pluming fixture. The spray hose nozzle at the three-compartment sink hangs below the flood rim of the sink.
Noncritical violations: 0
Apna Kitchen
1609 Cottage Ave., Unit G, Columbus
Aug. 1
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
