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.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Restaurant
11860 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh.
Nov. 2
Critical violations: 1
Chemical sanitizer concentration not sufficient in wiping cloth container and bar 3-compartment sink.
Noncritical violations: 2
Circle K #65
10080 N. U.S. 31, Columbus.
Nov. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Wendy’s #201
2945 N. National Road, Columbus.
Nov. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Big Cheese
2403 Cottage Ave., Columbus.
Nov. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
GreenTree Westwood
4895 Pine Ridge Road, Columbus.
Nov. 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
El Nopal Mexican Cuisine
3330 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
Nov. 8
Critical violations: 1
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled. Several fruit flies were observed in the small storage room near the employee restroom. The pest control operative is scheduled to return Dec. 11, 2020. A follow-up inspection will be conduct on or about Dec. 14, 2020.
Noncritical violations: None
Camilas
1824 25th St., Columbus.
Nov. 9
Critical violations: 5
1) Meat in bowl next to cutting board held at 57 degree Fahrenheit in food prep area. 2) Handwashing sink in warewashing area not accessible and blocked by a hose and container. 3) Handwashing sink in bar area soiled with food debris. Handwashing sinks to be clean and not used as dump sinks. 4) Unlabeled toxic item in spray bottle on dining room cleaning cart. 5) Toxic items (drain cleaner) stored above and co-mingled with food products on top of “cake” cooler in bar area.
Noncritical violations: 10
Sabor de la Vida
1625 State St., Columbus.
Nov. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Natural Choices
1825 Central Ave., Columbus.
Nov. 10
Critical violations: 1
Detergents and cleaners are stored above bath tissue. Toxic items must not be stored above single use items.
Noncritical violations: 1
Woods-n-Waters Kampground
8855 S. County Road 300W, Columbus.
Nov. 10
Critical violations: 1
Eggs and other raw foods shall not be stored above ready-to-eat food. Eggs and raw bacon are stored above hot dogs and deli meats.
Noncritical violations: None
Rally’s
2080 National Road, Columbus.
Nov. 12
Critical violations: 2
1) Cheesecake filling in the open top cooling unit us at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous food must be kept below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This tub must be discarded. 2) No sanitizer is being dispensed. The sanitizer bottle is empty.
Noncritical violations: 5
Sirloin Stockade
3114 N. National Road, Columbus.
Nov. 12
Critical violations: 2
1) An employee drink, in an open container, was stored next to and above food items on the shelves in the storage room. 2) Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers, must be clearly labeled with the common name of the material. A spray bottle of sanitizing agent was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: 8
Natural Choices
1825 Central Ave., Columbus.
Nov. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Columbus Skateland
2660 Talley Road, Columbus.
Nov. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Thornton’s #106
12001 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh.
Nov. 13
Critical violations: 1
Soft drink containers in handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: 3
4th Street Bar and Grille
433 Fourth St., Columbus.
Nov. 16
Critical violations: 2
1) Cakes in the reach-in fridge are not date labeled. 2) The potato cutter has a heavy build up of food particles and debris.
Noncritical violations: 9
El Nopal Mexican Cuisine
3330 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
Nov. 17
Critical violations: 1
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled. There are many fruit flies in the small storage room near the employee restroom. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and copies of the receipt for treatment must be provided to this department by Nov. 27, 2020.
Noncritical violations: 9
Garage Pub and Grill
308 Fourth St., Columbus.
Nov. 17
Critical violations: 1
No hot water in men’s restroom. The under sink water heater is not working. Hot water is essential for proper handwashing.
Noncritical violations: 8
Marco’s Pizza (West)
3550 W. Two Mile House Road, Columbus.
Nov. 17
Critical violations: 1
Handwashing sink in warewashing area soiled with debris and utensils stored in sink.
Noncritical violations: 5
Avi Foodsystems/Faurecia
830 W. County Road 450S, Columbus.
Nov. 17
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date that the product is to be consumed or discarded. Cooked rice in the four door on-counter reach-in cooler was not date labeled. Sliced deli meat in the double door undercounter reach-in cooler not date labeled.
Noncritical violations: 8
Fraternal Order of Eagles
930 Washington St., Columbus.
Nov. 17
Critical violations: 1
Automatic dish machine was not sanitizing dishware at the time of inspection. Dish machine was primed to dispense adequate chemical sanitizer. Corrected immediately.
Noncritical violations: 2
Dollar General #17435
7145 E. State St., Columbus.
Nov. 17
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Zaharako’s
329 Washington St., Columbus.
Nov. 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Flavors of India
217 Washington St., Suite A, Columbus.
Nov. 18
Critical violations: 5
1) Employee drink without lid and straw stored in contact with clean wares in warewashing area. 2) Employee barehanded contact with ready-to-eat food products. Gloves to be worn when cutting vegetables and fruit. 3) Large bulk containers in walk-in and reach-in cooling units not date-labeled. Potentially hazardous items must be labeled and may be held for up to seven days at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4) Paint brush with metal band used to spread sauce in food prep area. Brush not food grade. 5) Flying insects observed near rear entry door, in food prep area, and in storage area. Cockroaches observed in bowl of flour in food prep area, in ware washing area, and floor next to grill.
Noncritical violations: 11
