The information below was compiled from reports of the health departments of Bartholomew and Johnson 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 Jack’s Place
910 Third St.
March 20
Critical violations: 1
Handwashing sink in ware washing area not accessible. Can drinks stored in sink at time of inspection.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Dollar General
9620 N. U.S. 31
March 20
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Avi Food Systems – Orange and Gray
5559 Inwood Drive
March 20
Critical violations: 1
Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers, must be labeled with the common name of their contents. A spray bottle of sanitizing agent was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: 6
n Avi Food Systems – Loaded Fork
5559 Inwood Drive
March 20
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135° Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41° Fahrenheit or below. Sliced melons on the cold bar were measured between 48° and 50° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 11
n Donuts N Coffee
2222 State St.
March 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 11
n GuateMex Restaurant
2241 State St.
March 21
Critical violations: 5
An employee drink in an open container was stored in the food prep area. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135° Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41° Fahrenheit or below. Quesabirra was measured at 112° Fahrenheit, asada was measured at 75° Fahrenheit, al pastor was measured at 75° Fahrenheit and two dozen raw shell eggs were stored at room temperature. The handwashing sink in the grill area drains very slowly and as it drains, waste water comes up through the floor drain. A plumber must be retained to correct this problem. There is an inadequate supply of hot water as the water was used for food preparation and dishwashing, the water heater cannot keep up with the needed supply. The water reached a maximum temperature of 88° Fahrenheit at the mop sink. The water reached a maximum temperature of 67° Fahrenheit at the handwashing sink in the men’s restroom. Either the water heater must be repaired or replaced by 3-24-23.
Noncritical violations: 15
n Subway
12177 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
March 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Freddy’s
3660 Jonathan Moore Pike
March 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
n Waffle House
10220 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville
March 23
Critical violations: 1
Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display.
Noncritical violations: 3
n Chili’s Grill and Bar
1079 N. National Road
March 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 10
n Columbus East Food Pantry
230 S. Marr Road
March 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Marathon
3101 N. National Road
March 24
Critical violations: 2
No hot water at the three-compartment sink. Proper utensil washing cannot be done without hot water. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored and displayed for retail sale so that they cannot contaminate food. Toilet tissue stored below motor oil on retail sale display.
Noncritical violations: 10
n GuateMex Restaurant
2241 State St.
March 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Snappy Tomato Pizza
12181 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
March 24
Critical violations: 1
Ready-to-eat, refrigerated, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a retail food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded based on the temperature and time combinations. Ready-to-eat items found in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler not date labeled.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
2215 Columbus Center
March 27
Critical violations: 1
Employee water bottles that must be opened stored in food prep areas. Employee food and drink must be stored in designated areas away from food prep unless it is a drink container with a straw that does not need to be manipulated. Employee Blizzard stored in reach-in freezer in food prep area.
Noncritical violations: 8
n Big Woods
11622 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
March 27
Critical violations: 1
Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The can opener was soiled with residue and needs to be cleaned regularly.
Noncritical violations: 4
n St. John Lutheran School
1620 S. County Road 300W
March 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Whipker’s Market
5191 S. U.S. 31
March 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n McDonald’s
1880 N. National Road
March 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Applebee’s Grill and Bar
1900 25th St.
March 28
Critical violations: 1
Ice cream scoops must either be washed every four hours, or be in a container with water running consistently to be held for longer than four hours. Container was not time marked as required during previous inspections and did not have water flowing through container.
Noncritical violations: 1
n Otter Creek Golf Course
11522 E. County Road 50N
March 30
Critical violations: 1
Drink mixer stored in ice machine in contact with ice for consumption.
Noncritical violations: 4
n Willow Leaves of Hope
326 Jackson St., Hope
March 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Qdoba Mexican Eats
1665 N. National Road
March 31
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Tonala
628 Main St., Hope
March 31
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Richards Elementary
3311 Fairlawn Drive
March 31
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Tacos Don Jose
2825 Middle Road
April 3
Critical violations: 2
Cooked steak measured at 110° Fahrenheit and cooked chicken measured at 105° Fahrenheit in the hot holding drawer beneath prep front counter. Pan of cooked meat on stove top measured at 110° Fahrenheit. Pan of cooked rice measured at 115° Fahrenheit and pan of cooked beans measured at 100° Fahrenheit in hot holding cabinet in the back prep area. Handwashing sink in the ware washing area blocked and inaccessible for use with items stored in sink bay.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Southside Elementary
1320 W. County Road 200S
April 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Get Go
1711 25th St.
April 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Marathon
3101 N. National Road
April 3
Critical violations: 1
No hot water in three-compartment sink. Proper utensil washing cannot be done without hot water.
Noncritical violations: None
n Burger King
10385 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville
April 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill
11860 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
April 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Marcos Pizza
3532 W. Two Mile House Road
April 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Subway
2601 State St.
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Bartholomew County Youth Services
2350 Illinois Ave.
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Marathon
3101 N. National Road
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Apna Kitchen
1609 Cottage Ave.
April 6
Critical violations: 5
Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked with the date the products are to either be used or discarded. Potentially hazardous food that has been prepared and stored in the under counter refrigeration unit, the under counter reach-in coolers in the kitchen, the “long” reach-in cooler and the walk-in cooler are not properly date labeled. Potentially hazardous raw food stored in direct with thank you bags in the chest freezer in the kitchen. Thank you bags are not food grade material. The water was shut off to the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area due to a plumbing leak. The leak must be repaired and a continuous supply of hot and cold water must be maintained in the handwashing sink. A hose was stored below the flood rim of the mop sink. An air gap must be maintained between the water supply and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture. The hose was equipped with a nozzle allowing the hose to be kept under pressure. An atmospheric vacuum may not be kept under constant pressure. Remove the hose from the sink and place a double check valve on the plumbing fixture. Handwashing sinks are to be used for no other purpose but handwashing. Scouring pads were stored on the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area.
Noncritical violations: 21
n Apna Bazaar
1609 Cottage Ave.
April 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 12
n Hotel Indigo
400 Brown St.
April 6
Critical violations: 4
Cooked spaghetti and cooked beef in coolers past seven days since prep. Beef labeled “3/24” and spaghetti labeled “3/27.” Potentially hazardous foods must be used or disposed of within seven days. Bar ware washing machine is not dispensing adequate sanitizer. Concentration level must be at least 25 ppm. Items must be sanitized in sink. Spray nozzle in ware washing area does not self retract and is laying in the sink trough. An air gap or at least one inch must be maintained or a proper back siphon prevention device must be installed. Hand sink in bar is used as dump sink for coffee. Hand sinks must only be used for washing hands and no other purpose.
Noncritical violations: 11
n Whitt’s Pizza
407 Washington St., Hope
April 6
Critical violations: 1
The presence of insects, rodents and other pests must be controlled. Many rodent droppings found in the chemical storage cabinet and in the cabinets in the employee restroom. Professional pest control must be sought immediately. The receipt for treatment must be submitted to this department by 4-16-23.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Meyer Grocery
8031 S. State Road 58
April 6
Critical violations: 1
Several rodent droppings found inside the cabinet below the soft drink dispenser. Professional pest control as part of an integrated pest management system.
Noncritical violations: 12
n Snappy Tomato Pizza
12181 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
April 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
