Restaurant Inspections
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.
Dollar General #11235
9260 N. U.S. 31, Columbus.
Oct. 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Long John Silvers
2965 N. National Road, Columbus.
Oct. 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Moose Lodge No. 398
330 Eighth St., Columbus.
Oct. 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Swiss Maid Country Market
310 Jackson St., Hope.
Oct. 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Sycamore Grille
330 Fifth St., Columbus.
Oct. 26
Critical violations: 1
Hard boiled eggs in the reach-in cooler are date labeled “Oc. 15”. These must be disposed of.
Noncritical violations: 5
Supermercado Morales
2524 Central Ave., Columbus.
Oct. 27
Critical violations: 7
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 Fahrenheit or below. Foods in the display case were measured between 43 degrees Fahrenheit and 45 degrees Fahrenheit; pork products were at proper temperature; beef products measured at 43 degrees Fahrenheit; poultry products measured at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Chile picante encurtidos were stored out of refrigeration entirely. 2) Cross contamination of foods must be prevented by proper storage. Raw meats were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. 3) Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to be consumed or discarded. Cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler is not date labeled. 4) Handwashing sink must be kept clean. The handwashing sink in the meat cutting area is soiled. 5) Food and single service items must be protected against contamination by product storage of toxic and poisonous items. A spray can of “Raid Ant and Cockroach Killer: stored next to and above food and single service items. A 25 pound bucket of cockroach pesticide was stored on top of the chest freezer. 6) Pesticides must be used according to the laser. The 25 pound bucket of cockroach pesticide was not being used as labeled. The label reads “Do not use in edible product areas of food handling establishments, restaurants or other areas where food is commercially prepared.” The product is to be used as a map water section; however it is being approved in dry foam among the edges of the meat cutting area. 7) The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled. A mouse was observed running from under one chest freezer across the meat cutting area and behind another chest freezer. Professional pest control must be sought immediately.
Noncritical violations: 20
Taylorsville Elementary School
9711 Walnut St., Taylorsville.
Oct. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Parkside Court
3660 Central Ave., Columbus.
Oct. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Mel’s Country Market
15693 S. State Road 58, Columbus.
Oct. 28
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to be consumed or discarded. Sliced deli meats in the make table cooler are not date labeled.
Noncritical violations: 6
Starbucks #8124
1585 N. National Road, Columbus.
Oct. 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Savory Swine
410 Washington St., Columbus.
Oct. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
Columbus Bowling Center
3010 State St., Columbus.
Oct. 29
Critical violations: 1
Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food and single service items. Bottles and cans of cleaning solutions stored next to and above food and single service items in shelves below cash register in food prep area.
Noncritical violations: 7
Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites
2820 Merchants Mile, Columbus.
Oct. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Circle K #2239
3470 W. County Road 450S, Columbus.
Oct. 30
Critical violations: 2
1) Potentially hazardous foods must be measured at proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in the warming cabinet was measured at 113 degrees Fahrenheit and potato wedges in the warming cabinet were measured at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to be consumed or discarded. Cooked ground beef and brown gravy in the walk-in cooler were not properly date labeled.
Noncritical violations: 15
Qdoba Mexican Eats #2826
1665 N. National Road, Columbus.
Oct. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Party Mart
903 Washington St., Columbus.
Oct. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Hog Molly Brewing Company
830 Depot St., Columbus.
Oct. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Supermercado Morales
2524 Central Ave., Columbus.
Nov. 2
Critical violations: 3
1) Handwashing sinks must be kept clean. The handwashing sink in the meat cutting area is badly soiled. 2) A 25 pound bucket of cockroach pesticide that is labeled is stored near the triple door reach-in cooler. This product is to be removed from the establishment. 3) Professional pest control is to be sought immediately and copies of receipts for treatment provided to this department by Nov. 6.
Noncritical violations: None
