November restaurant inspections
The information below was compiled from reports of the health departments of Bartholomew and Jackson 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.
n NTS Hotel
110 Carr Hill Road, Columbus
Nov. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Amazing Joe’s Grill
2607 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 13
n Fresh Take Kitchen
424 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 22
Critical violations: 1
Containers of prepared soups: cheese, chili, tomato, broccoli, and alfredo were date labeled longer than 7 days old, stored in the walk-in cooler. Potentially hazardous food items to be held cold below 41 degrees Fahrenheit shall be consumed or discarded within 7 days from being prepared, according to Section 191.
Noncritical violations: 2
n VFW
216 N. National Road, Columbus
Nov. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Fraternal Order of Eagles
930 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Columbus BP
3600 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Nov. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n McAllister’s Deli
2026 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Nov. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Circle K
10080 North U.S. 31, Columbus
Nov. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Total Fitness of Columbus Smoothie Bar
3075 Middle Road, Columbus
Nov. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Taku Japanese Steakhouse
309 Fourth St., Columbus
Nov. 29
Critical violations: 1
Auto ware-washing machine not dispensing sanitizer. Sanitizer container was empty.
Noncritical violations: None
n Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant
2326 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: 4
Cut lemons must be dispensed with proper utensils or gloved hands (single-use gloves) to prevent contamination from improper handling and dispensing. Insufficient sanitizer concentration in spray solution for wiping/cleaning surfaces. Three-compartment sink is leaking at the drain and needs repaired. Employee hand-washing sink in ware-washing area, and all sinks, must only be used for hand-washing.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Columbus 2 Food Mart
3350 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
n Donut Central
1504 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
