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, cold lead to critical violations or make critical violations more likely to occur.
n Jack’s Place
910 Third St.
March 11
Critical violations: 1
Toxic items are stored above and comingled with chips and single-service items in storage areas.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Meyer Grocery
8031 S. State Road 58
March 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 16
n WEMR Meats
523 Washington St.
March 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Taco Bell
1105 25th St.
March 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Chopsticks
3045 Columbus Center
March 13
Critical violations: 10
The owner and operator of a retail food establishment shall have a person in charge present at all times. At the time of inspection, the employee stated no one is currently in charge. An employee was found eating and several employee drinks were found in the food prep area. Food packages should be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so the food is not exposed to contamination. Three cans with severely dented seams were found in the back storage area. Potentially hazardous foods must maintain proper temperatures. This includes hot foods at 135° Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41° Fahrenheit or below. Two tubs of raw chicken stored in the food prep area were measured at 62° Fahrenheit. A container of cooked chicken found in the food prep area was stored at 70° Fahrenheit. Two tubs of raw chicken stored in the three-bay sink were measured at 56° Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods being prepared and refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to either be consumed or discarded. Foods stored in both reach-in coolers, the under-counter reach-in coolers and the walk-in cooler were not date labeled. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The nozzles on the soda dispenser were discovered to have a mold-like substance. The interior of the microwave was badly soiled and the can opener blade was soiled with an accumulation of dried food particles. The water supply inlet must be above the flood rim of plumbing fixtures. The hose at the sink in the dishwashing area was below the flood rim of the sink. Handwashing sinks must be kept clean and be used for no other purpose than handwashing. The handwashing sink in the food prep area had a scouring pad in it and the hand sink in the employee restroom needs to cleaned. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food. Raw chicken was found next to a bottle of drain cleaner.
Noncritical violations: 14
n Kroger
3060 N. National Road
March 13
Critical violations: 3
The ware washing machine in the deli area is not meeting the minimum temperature for hot water sanitizing. The drain lock and temperature gauges are inaccurate. The handwashing sink in the popcorn prep area is blocked by a large lid and trashcan. Sinks must remain accessible. The handwashing sink in the chicken prep area is used as a dump sink. Sinks are to be used for handwashing only.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Supreme Produce
3060 N. National Road
March 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n AFC Sushi
3060 N. National Road
March 13
Critical violations: 1
Crab meat was held at 63° Fahrenheit during sushi prep. Products are to be prepared in the designated area with cold holding bins.
Noncritical violations: None
n E Shushi
3820 25th St.
March 13
Critical violations: 2
Raw eggs were stored over lettuce. Raw animal products must not be stored over ready-to-eat food. Multiple potentially hazardous foods in the walk-in cooler are not date labeled. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food must be date labeled the day they are made if held for more than one day.
Noncritical violations: 10
n Ramen Alley
217 Washington St.
March 13
Critical violations: 2
Multiple crates of eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food in the walk-in cooler. Raw animal products must not be stored above ready-to-eat food. A five gallon container of “JFC 30” was date labeled March 6, 2024. Potentially hazardous foods must not be kept past seven days once prepared.
Noncritical violations: 1
n New China Buffet
2628 Eastbrook Plaza
March 14
Critical violations: 1
Products in the walk-in cooler were measured at various temperatures. Cooked pork stored on the shelf next to the cooler door was measured at 50° Fahrenheit. Cooked rice and crab rangoon filling on the shelves directly across from the fans were measured at 45° Fahrenheit. Raw chicken on the shelves cross from the cooler door was measured at 41° Fahrenheit. 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. The ambient air temperature inside the walk-in cooler measured at 50° Fahrenheit near the fans, and 41° Fahrenheit near the walls. The walk-in cooler is not maintaining a proper temperature. This may be partially caused by the display door not being able to close and seal. The walk-in cooler must be placed out-of-service until such time as it can maintain proper food temperatures.
Noncritical violations: None
n Tres Amigos
1741 State St.
March 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
n Greenbelt Golf Course
1000 Gladstone Ave.
March 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n E Sushi
3820 25th St.
March 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Tonola
628 Main St., Hope
March 15
Critical violations: 1
Multiple working containers with cleaners in them were not labeled. Toxic items must always be labeled.
Noncritical violations: 8
n Kroger
3060 N. National Road
March 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Taco Bell
3520 Jonathan Moore Pike
March 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Chopsticks
3045 Columbus Center
March 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Be Fit Meals
1609 Central Ave.
March 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Mill Race Center
900 Lindsey St.
March 19
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Captain D’s
2220 N. National Road
March 19
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
n Greeks Pizzeria
920 25th St.
March 20
Critical violations: 2
The hot water distribution and expulsion systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the establishment. The three-compartment sink had been filled in preparation for dishwashing. The maximum temperatures reached in the wait station hand sink and the kitchen hand sink was 91.2° Fahrenheit, with 90.8° Fahrenheit in the men’s restroom and 90.5° Fahrenheit in the women’s restroom. Handwashing sinks must be accessible in the food dispensing, food preparation, and dishwashing areas. The notice sent on Jan. 17, 2024 stated that the kitchen equipment must be relocated and an additional handwashing sink must be installed near the dishwashing area. The additional handwashing sink has yet to be installed. A hearing will be scheduled to determine what action is to be taken against the establishment’s license.
Noncritical violations: None
n Marathon
3101 N. National Road
March 20
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n La Patrona Cantina and Grill
3060 W. Carlos Folger Road
March 20
Critical violations: 1
Handwashing sinks must be kept clean and be used for no other reasons but handwashing. The handwashing sink in the dishwashing area was soiled with an accumulation of food particles caused by the soiled dishes and utensils stored in it.
Noncritical violations: None
n Sophea’s Asian Restaurant
2508 25th St.
March 20
Critical violations: 1
The handwashing sink in the food prep area is not accessible and is blocked by a pitcher and a box of items.
Noncritical violations: 7
n The Nifty Beet
901 Washington St.
March 20
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Whipker’s Market
5191 S. U.S. 31
March 20
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Lucabe Coffee Co.
310 Fourth St.
March 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Ramen Alley
217 Washington St.
March 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
