The information below was compiled from reports of the health departments of Bartholomew and Johnson counties. Priority and priority foundation violations may expose customers to illnesses and typically must be corrected immediately or within days. Core violations, if not corrected, could lead to priority or priority foundation violations or make priority or priority foundation violations more likely to occur.
n La Guanajuato Grocery
2710 State St., Columbus
Jan. 20
Priority violations: 4
Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperatures. Cooked pork stored in the warming unit at the meat counter was measured at 120° Fahrenheit. A brush with a metal band prone to rusting was observed in use to brush oil and food products in the food prep area. Plumbing fixtures must be in good condition. The handwashing sink in the food prep area did not have a running cold water supply and hot water was not available. Dishes and utensils must be sanitized immediately after being washed and rinsed. An employee in the ice cream area was observed washing and rinsing utensils, then placing them to airdry without being sanitized.
Priority foundation violations: 6
Foods packaged in house must be properly labeled, including all allergens. Bakery products in the display case were not properly labeled. Snack items on display were also not properly labeled. Potentially hazardous foods held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to either be consumed or discarded. Diced tomatoes in the reach-in cooler and peeled melons in the produce area were not date labeled. Cutting boards in the meat cutting area and produce area were observed badly scored. Thermometers used to measure air temperature must be accurate by at least 2° Fahrenheit. The thermometer in the ice cream display measured 50° Fahrenheit, but the product was clearly frozen.
Core violations: 16
n La Guanajuato Restaurant
2710 State St., Columbus
Jan. 20
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Chemical test strips and kits were not available.
Core violations: 7
n CVS
4495 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Jersey Mike’s Subs
1449 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Hickory Hillz BBQ
16021 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Jan. 21
Priority violations: 2
There is an imminent health hazard of operation due to the extended interruption of water service. This department observed the water supply as shut off to the kitchen handwashing sink and three-based sink due to a water leak in the water heater. The water supply must be on at all times during food service operation. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair; the water heater is leaking when water is used.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Columbus Regional Hospital
2400 E. 17th St., Columbus
Jan. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Stunna’s Meal Prep
1604 Central Ave., Columbus
Jan. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 4
n His Wings
1604 Central Ave., Columbus
Jan. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n American Legion
2515 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 22
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
A spray bottle stored under the dishwashing area was observed unlabeled.
Core violations: 1
n Mancino’s
1301 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 22
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Red Lobster
2000 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 22
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 4
n YES Cinema
328 Jackson St., Columbus
Jan. 23
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
The ice scoop is to be stored on a non-absorbent surface in the food prep area.
Core violations: 1
n Tasty Express
1804 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 28
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Chemical test strips must be available to test the sanitizer solution.
Core violations: 6
n Subway
735 Whitfield Drive, Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Culver’s
90 Johnson Blvd., Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Handwashing sinks must be easily accessible at all times and only used for washing hands. The handwashing sink in the dishwashing area is blocked by merchandise.
Core violations: None
n Country Inn & Suites
3888 Mimosa Drive, Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority 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. The waffle batter was measured at 56° Fahrenheit.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Handwashing sinks must be provided with hand-drying provisions. There was not any paper towels at the handwashing sinks.
Core violations: None
n Cozy Lounge
3870 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority violations: 2
An employee was observed cleaning the fryer, then making pizza without washing their hands in between tasks. Various pizza topping were held between 48° and 51° Fahrenheit.
Priority foundation violations: 2
A thermometer is to be provided and visible in all cooler and freezers. Soap and paper towels are to be provided at the handwashing sink in the bar area.
Core violations: 3
n CVS
2423 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Montana Mike’s Steakhouse
3720 W. Marketplace Drive, Edinburgh
Jan. 29
Priority violations: 1
Rodent bait must be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Standard-open mousetraps were observed set in the back storage area.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies, must be clearly marked with the common name. Seven spray bottles with chemicals were observed not labeled.
Core violations: 2
n Walmart
735 Whitfield Drive, Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Dirty Dough
1575 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials must be clearly labeled with the common name.
Core violations: None
n Circle K
1720 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 29
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n La Guanajuato Grocery
2710 State St., Columbus
Jan. 30
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Waffle House
2655 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 30
Priority violations: 2
The spray hose under pressure is directly connected to the mop sink faucet without a backflow prevention device. WD-40 was stored above single-service items in the rear area.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Promo Convenience
2650 N. State Road 9, Columbus
Jan. 30
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Chemical test strips were not available.
Core violations: 2
n Canteen
1460 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 30
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Canteen Midrange
2725 W. County Road 450S, Columbus
Jan. 30
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
Bulk containers with their contents removed from its original container must be properly labeled with its contents. A bulk container of flour was observed unlabeled. The handwashing sink near the dishwashing area must remain accessible at all times. The sink was observed to be blocked.
Core violations: None
n S+H Petroleum
2251 E. State Road 7, Columbus
Jan. 30
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
A thermometer is to be provided and visible in all cooler and freezer units. Soap and paper towels are to be provided at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area.
Core violations: 4
