Restaurant Inspections
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.
Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus.
Sept. 10
Critical violations: 5
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. Potentially hazardous foods stored in the walk-in cooler were measured at 50 degrees. All potentially hazardous foods stored inside the walk-in cooler were discarded. No potentially hazardous foods may be stored in the walk-in cooler until such time as it can maintain product temperature at 41 degrees or below. Nozzles on the Pepsi dispenser were soiled with a mold-like substance. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The toilet seat is in such disrepair as it is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Therefore, it cannot be sanitized. Hand-washing sinks are to be kept easily accessible at all times. The hand-washing sink in the dish-washing area is blocked by boxes of single-service items. The presence of insects, rodents and other pests shall be controlled. Approximately a half-dozen rodent droppings were found inside the storage cabinet. Professional pest control must be sought immediately.
Noncritical violations: 22
Downtown Grocery
1121 Washington St., Columbus.
Sept. 10
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 8
Dollar General
3880 25th St., Columbus.
Sept. 10
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 4
Chili’s 501
1079 N. National Road, Columbus.
Sept. 10
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 4
Cummins Tech Center
P.O. Box 3005, Columbus.
Sept. 10
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 2
Thai Connection
527 Washington St., Columbus.
Sept. 11
Critical violations: 4
Food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat foods with hands that have not been washed and shall use suitable utensils, such as per issue, tongs, or single-use gloves. An employee was observed making bare-hand contact of ready-to-eat food while cleaning vegetables. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the amelioration of deleterious substances. Foods that have been prepared are stored in “thank you” bags in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers, shall be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents: 1. A spray bottle of cleaning agent was not labeled; 2. A spray bottle of cleaning agent stored under the three-compartment and not labeled. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food, single-service items, clean utensils, etc. 1. A spray bottle of cleaning agent stored by sugar in the dining room cabinet.
Noncritical violations: 17
Eurest Dining Service — Orange and Gray Cafe
5555 Inwood Drive, Columbus.
Sept. 11
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 4
•1038 Lafayette, Columbus.
Sept. 11
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 2
Dollar General
2550 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus.
Sept. 11
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 3
Cozy Lounge
3870 25th St., Columbus.
Sept. 11
Critical violations: 2
Taco meat product in slow cooker held at 80 degrees Fahrenheit in food prep area. Meat product in both Kenmore cooling units to be properly date labeled and may be held for up to seven hours at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Noncritical violations: 7
Eurest Dining Service — Loaded Fork
5555 Inwood Drive, Columbus.
Sept. 11
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 5
Sam’s Club
2715 Merchant’s Mile, Columbus.
Sept. 12
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 1
Harrison Lake Dining and Golf
588 Country Club Road, Columbus.
Sept. 12
Critical violations: 1
An employee drink, in an open container, was stored in the food preparation area.
Noncritical violations: 7
The Inn at Irwin Gardens
608 Fifth St., Columbus.
Sept. 13
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Gramz Bakery and Cafe
409 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 13
Critical violations: 1
Toxic item in spray bottle at front service area hand-washing sink to be labeled for contents.
Noncritical violations: 6
Popportunity
1122 25th St., Columbus.
Sept. 13
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 2
Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus.
Sept. 13
Critical violations: 1
The hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area is not usable. The drain lines have been disconnected. The toilet seat must be replaced. It is badly pitted and therefore, cannot be easily cleansed and sanitized.
Noncritical violations: 5
Jugolandia Lupilla
2171 State St., Columbus.
Sept. 14
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
Homeboyz Fried Chicken
1451 Washington St., Columbus.
Sept. 14
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 10
Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus.
Sept. 19
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
