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 Circle K
1720 N. National Road
Jan. 22
Critical violations: 1
Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate single-service items. Pesticide was found being stored above facial tissues and napkins.
Noncritical violations: 3
n ZwanzigZ
1038 Lafayette Ave.
Jan. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
n Waffle House
2655 Jonathan Moore Pike
Jan. 22
Critical violations: 2
Employee drinks were stored above food products and condiments in the reach-in cooling unit and on the service cart. A hose with a sprayer directly connected to the faucet at the mop sink is without the necessary backflow prevention device.
Noncritical violations: 3
n Hucks
9823 N. State Road 9, Hope
Jan. 22
Critical violations: 1
Roaches are present in the facility. The presence of pests must continue to be treated with deep cleaning and the weekly treatment by a licensed pest company. Treatment records must be supplied for follow up inspections.
Noncritical violations: None
n Canteen
500 Jackson St.
Jan. 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n American Legion
2515 25th St.
Jan. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
n LG-2 Food Mart
2109 N. National Road
Jan. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 10
n CVS Pharmacy
15622 N. State Road 79
Jan. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Tasty Express
1804 25th St.
Jan. 23
Critical violations: 1
Multiple items that have been prepared and are ready-to-eat are not date labeled. All potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food must be labeled with the date it was prepared.
Noncritical violations: 6
n Mancino’s
1301 N. National Road
Jan. 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Central Café
1606 Central Ave.
Jan. 23
Critical violations: 3
Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product must either be consumed or discarded. Fried chicken in the walk-in cooler and several products in the triple-door reach-in cooler are not date labeled. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The fire suppression system over the exhaust hood has grease droplets on it that could fall onto food being prepared below. Working containers used to store toxic and poisonous materials such as cleaners and sanitizers must be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents. A spray bottle of cleaning agent in the wait station is not labeled.
Noncritical violations: 18
n Pizza Hut
2343 National Road
Jan. 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
n T&P Petroleum
13340 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Jan. 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Panera Bread
3056 Columbus Center
Jan. 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
n Walmart
735 Whitfield Drive
Jan. 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n LG-1 Food Mart
1521 State St.
Jan. 25
Critical violations: 1
Multiple toxic items are stored above ice cream, soda, and single-service items. Toxic items must not be stored above food or single-service items.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Homeboyz Fried Chicken
1451 Washington St.
Jan. 25
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n El Toreo Mexican Restaurant
10020 W. U.S. 31, Taylorsville
Jan. 25
Critical violations: 4
Employee drinks in the kitchen must be protected to prevent contamination by being in a closed beverage container. 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 or day by which the food shall be consumed. It should be held at or under 41° Fahrenheit for a maximum of seven days. Unlabeled carnitas, cooked chicken and other unlabeled food items were found in the walk-in cooler with dates ranging from Jan. 7, 2024 to unknown. The employee bathroom near the bar does not have hot water. The plumbing system must be in good repair. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use or single-service items. Containers of hydrogen peroxide, glass cleaner and bleach cleaner were stored above disposable towels and napkins in the server area.
Noncritical violations: 6
n El Popocatepetle
3932 25th St.
Jan. 25
Critical violations: 4
The handwashing sink to the service drink prep line and margarita bar has been removed. The sink is to be replaced as discussed. The handwashing sink in the ware-washing area is to remain accessible for use. Unlabeled toxic items in spray bottles are in the ware-washing area. A toxic item was stored next to and above single-service items.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Jay C Food Store
15801 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Jan. 25
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
n Holiday Inn Express and Suites
12225 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
Jan. 25
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n The Brick
309 Walnut St., Jonesville
Jan. 26
Critical violations: 1
Raw beef containers are stored above ready-to-eat food and drink containers. Raw animal products must not be stored above ready-to-eat food and drinks.
Noncritical violations: 4
n Canteen
1460 National Road
Jan. 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Gramz Bakery
409 Washington St.
Jan. 29
Critical violations: 4
Foods must be protected from possible cross contamination by proper storage. Raw shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler. Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of its contents. Three cans with severely dented seams were found in the back storage 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. Approximately 58 eggs were stored at room temperature on the counter and approximately 18 pounds of butter labeled “keep refrigerated” was held at room temperature. Working containers used to store poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers must be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents. Spray bottles of unlabeled cleaner were stored in the coffee bar area and by the handwashing sink in the dish area.
Noncritical violations: 12
n Papa John’s
2402 Pennsylvania Ave.
Jan. 29
Critical violations: 1
The handwashing sink at the front service area is covered by a wood slab. Sinks are to remain accessible at all times and may not be covered.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Chicago Pizza
11700 U.S. 31
Jan. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
n Burger King
2710 25th St.
Jan. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Promo Convenience
2650 N. State Road 9
Jan. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
n The Original Party Mart
903 Washington St.
Jan. 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Cozy Lounge
3870 25th St.
Jan. 31
Critical violations: 2
Items held on the pizza assembly table and cooling unit are at 53-55° Fahrenheit. Items are to be held at 41° Fahrenheit or below. The handwashing sink in the bar area is not accessible and blocked by items stored in the sink.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Krishna Food Mart
11700 N. U.S. 31
Jan. 31
Critical violations: 2
The plumbing system must be in good repair. The self-service counter handwashing station does not have hot water and is leaking. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use items. Disinfectants, Drano and cleaners were found in the aisle placed above tissues, spoons and foil for sale.
Noncritical violations: 6
n Farmhouse Favorites
1510 Central Ave.
Jan. 31
Critical violations: 3
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. Approximately 21 pounds of butter labeled “keep refrigerated” was found at room temperature. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date that the product is to either be consumed or discarded.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Papa Murphy’s
1765 N. National Road
Jan. 31
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at a proper temperature. This includes hot foods at 135° Fahrenheit or above, and cold foods at 41° Fahrenheit or below. Food products in the assembly table nearest to the entry door were measured at 47° Fahrenheit and a 16 pound bucket of cinnamon smear labeled “keep refrigerated” was measured at 72° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 13
n Jimmy John’s
1675 N. National Road
Feb. 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Cozy Lounge
3870 25th St.
Feb. 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Dunkin Donuts
3039 N. National Road
Feb. 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Hucks
9823 N. State Road 9, Hope
Feb. 1
Critical violations: 1
Roaches and ants are present in the facility. The roaches appear to be decreasing and the ants came in on the shipment of Coke syrup bags. Employees must inspect incoming food to avoid further infestation problems. The treatment for roaches must continue, as well as monitoring sticky traps that are dated. Facilities must control the presence of pests to minimize their presence.
Noncritical violations: None
n Clifty Creek Elementary School
4625 E. County Road 50N
Feb. 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Flat Rock-Hawcreek Campus Kitchen
9423 N. State Road 9
Feb. 1
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
n McDowell Education Center
2700 McKinley Ave.
Feb. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Rock Creek Elementary School
13000 E. County Road 200S
Feb. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Columbus Signature Academy New Tech
2205 25th St.
Feb. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
