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 Riviera Maya Express
10430 U.S. 31
May 15
Critical violations: 3
Food shall be protected for cross-contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display. Eggs must be stored on bottom shelf in the walk-in cooler to prevent cross-contamination. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a retail food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date and day by which the food shall be consumed. Shredded chicken with vegetables was found stored in the walk-in cooler without the date marked. A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backsiphonage of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system. A spray nozzle was found on the hose without an approved backsiphonage prevention device installed.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Fresh Take Kitchen
424 Washington St.
May 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Get Go
11940 U.S. 31, Edinburgh
May 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Hope Tobacco
704 Main St., Hope
May 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n La Moreno Supermarket
8100 N. U.S. 31
May 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
n Johnny Carino’s
870 Creekview Drive
May 16
Critical violations: 5
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. Chicken stored in the cooler across from the grill was measured at 66° Fahrenheit. The concentration of sanitizing agent in the three-compartment sink was measured below 100 ppm. Dishes and utensils must be sanitized immediately after being washed and rinsed. An air gap must be maintained between water inlet and the flood brim of the plumbing fixture. The spray hose nozzle on the three-compartment sink hangs below the flood rim of the sink. The water inlet is below the flood rim of the dipper well. Working containers used to store toxic or poisonous materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers, must be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents. Spray bottles of cleaning agents throughout the establishment were not labeled. Contamination of food, single service items and clean linens must be prevented by proper storage of toxic items. A can of oven cleaner was stored next to and above single service items.
Noncritical violations: 18
n Econolodge
161 Carrie Lane
May 17
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. Products (butter, cream cheese, yogurt) stored in small black refrigeration unit measured at 53° Fahrenheit. The thermometer built into the unit reads 40° Fahrenheit. The unit is beginning to freeze up along the back wall. The refrigeration unit is to be placed out-of-service until such time as it can maintain foods at 41° Fahrenheit or below.
Noncritical violations: 13
n Sojourn Coffee Company
1580 Central Ave.
May 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Paraderia La Azteca
2522 Central Ave.
May 18
Critical violations: 3
Multiple utensils in heavily soiled containers are soiled and must be washed, sanitized and kept free of contamination between use. Knives heavily soiled stored improperly in crack between table and knife rack. Food contact surfaces must be kept free of food particles and soiling. Sanitizer in three-bay sink at inadequate concentration. The product is old and may need to be replaced. Sanitizer must be at a concentration of 100 ppm. Unlabeled spray bottle with chemical in it. Working containers with toxic items must be labeled with the common name.
Noncritical violations: 3
n Hilton Garden Inn
12210 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
May 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
n Columbus Healthy Zone
1760 25th St.
May 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Circle K
3420 W. County Road 450S
May 19
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. Fried chicken in the warming cabinet measured at 114° Fahrenheit and corndogs in the warming cabinet were measured at 113° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 16
n Columbus North High School Food Pantry
1400 25th St.
May 19
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Bartholomew County Jail
543 Second St.
May 19
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
n Lags Billiards
1731 State St.
May 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Walgreens
2410 Beam Road
May 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
