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 Hartsville Food Mart
20645 State Road 46, Hartsville
Sept. 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n AFC Sushi
3060 N. National Road
Sept. 26
Critical violations: 1
Toxic item in spray bottle not labeled for contents on cart in food prep area.
Noncritical violations: None
n Supreme Produce
3060 N. National Road
Sept. 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Kroger
3060 N. National Road
Sept. 26
Critical violations: 2
Ware-washing machine in deli area not reaching minimum temperature for hot water sanitizing. Waste water from process discharging onto floor into drain. Handwashing sink in meat/seafood area used to thaw crab legs. Sinks to be used for handwashing only.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Circle K
2415 Jonathan Moore Pike
Sept. 27
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. Cracked black pepper home style sausage on the roller grill measured 118° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 11
n The Nifty Beet
901 Washington St.
Sept. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
n Otter Creek Golf Course
11522 E. County Road 50N
Sept. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Chic-fil-a
1250 N. National Road
Sept. 28
Critical violations: 1
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The exhaust hood above the fryers has grease droplets forming on it. These grease droplets can fall into foods being prepared below.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Ramen Alley
217 Washington St.
Sept. 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Ru Yi
2125 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
Sept. 29
Critical violations: 3
Many employees eating and drinking in food prep area. Employees may only eat and drink in designated area. Sushi tuna on plate in display cooler touching sides of cooler that are soiled. Raw fish thawing in hand sink in sushi area, not in a cleaned and sanitized container. Foods must be protected from contamination. Hand sink being used to thaw fish. Hand sinks must only be used for washing hands and kept clean.
Noncritical violations: None
n Kroger
3060 N. National Road
Sept. 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Get Go
1711 25th St.
Oct. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Marco’s Pizza
3532 W. Two Mile House Road
Oct. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Orange and Gray
5559 Inwood Drive
Oct. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Bartholomew County Youth Services
2350 Illinois Ave.
Oct. 3
Critical violations: 1
Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to the sight and touch. The can opener was soiled with residue.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Waffle House
10220 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville
Oct. 3
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. Items held in the cold holding trays above the reach-in counter coolers were above 41° Fahrenheit. Ham was at 52.9° Fahrenheit, cheese at 46.7° Fahrenheit and tomatoes at 54.1° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 3
n Columbus Signature Academy New Tech
2205 25th St.
Oct. 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Subway
2601 State St.
Oct. 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Huck’s
9823 State Road 9
Oct. 4
Critical violations: 4
Employee seen preparing ready-to-eat food without gloves. Employees handling ready-to-eat food must wear gloves. Gravy container in prep cooler not date labeled. Potentially hazardous foods must be date labeled when prepared or put in new container. Many items of potentially hazardous food in prep cooler past expiration date. Potentially hazardous foods must be used within seven days of prep or by manufacturer’s expiration date. Roaches noted in food prep area. Facility must minimize the presence of pests and control their entry. Facility must provide record of future professional pest control treatment.
Noncritical violations: None
n McDonalds
611 Third St.
Oct. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Green Tree Westwood
4895 Pine Ridge Drive
Oct. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Columbus Nutrition
1122 25th St.
Oct. 6
Critical violations: 2
Raw eggs stored above blueberries. Raw animal products must not be stored above ready-to-eat food. Spray bottle in back storage not labeled with the chemical name. Working containers must be labeled with the common name.
n El Nopal 2
3114 National Road
Oct. 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Orange Leaf
302 Washington St.
Oct. 6
Critical violations: 1
Two spray bottles under the toppings line not labeled. Working containers with chemicals must be labeled with the common name.
n Apna Kitchen
1605 Cottage Ave.
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 on the buffet line was measured at 108° Fahrenheit. Yogurt dish on the buffet line was measured at 58° Fahrenheit. Rice pudding on the buffet line was measured at 58° Fahrenheit. Mango custard on the buffet line was measured at 48° Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the products are to be either consumed or discarded. Food products in the under counter reach-in cooler are not date labeled. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. Grease buildup is forming along the edges of the exhaust hood. Grease droplets could fall into food being prepared below. Handwashing sinks must be easily accessible at all times. The dough maker was blocking the handwashing sink at the dishwashing area. The presence of insects, rodents and other pests must be controlled. Many fruit flies were observed swarming around the dirty linen area. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and copy of receipt for treatment provided to this department by 12-16-23.
Noncritical violations: 21
n Apna Bazaar
1609 Cottage Ave.
Oct. 6
Critical violations: 1
The presence of insects, rodents and other pests must be controlled. Many fruit flies observed swarming the produce area. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and copies of receipt for treatment submitted to this department by 12-16-23.
Noncritical violations: 9
n Clifty Creek Golf Course
12000 E. County Road 225N, Hope
Oct. 6
Critical violations: 2
Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat hotdogs. Raw animal products must be stored below ready-to-eat food. Spray bottles with chemicals are unlabeled. Working containers must be labeled with the common name.
Noncritical violations: 4
n Richards Elementary
3311 Fairlawn Drive
Oct. 6
Critical violations: 1
Employee drinks are in compartment cooler with salads, and are not lidded with straws. Employee drinks must be kept away from food prep areas unless lidded with straws that do not require manipulation.
Noncritical violations: 4
