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 Starbucks
2355 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Feb. 1
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Upland Hospitality Cummins COB
500 Jackson St., Columbus
Feb. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
No chemical test kit was available to monitor the chemical sanitizer ppm.
Core violations: 2
n Circle K
1644 Central Ave., Columbus
Feb. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
The pump sprayer next to the mop sink needs to be labeled for its contents with the common name of the product.
Core violations: 3
n Penn Station
1310 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Hand towels must be provided at all handwashing sinks; towels are missing from the women’s restroom.
Core violations: 1
n Subway
2443 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Feb. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 6
n Dunkin Donuts
3039 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Sam’s Club
2715 Merchants Mile, Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Aldi
1505 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 4
n Fujisan Sushi
2715 Merchants Mile, Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
All food products removed from their original packaging must be properly labeled with their contents and date of expiration. Multiple containers of sauce, sliced vegetables and seafood were observed unlabeled.
Core violations: None
n Guatamex
2241 State St., Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: 2
Foods must be protected against cross-contamination by proper sanitation practices. Raw shell eggs were above produce in the walk-in cooler. There is no cold water at the hand sink near the dishwashing area.
Priority foundation violations: 3
There must be at least one employee on staff who is certified in proper food sanitation practices. This is established by passing an exam administered by a program accredited by Indiana Code. A container of shredded lettuce in the reach-in cooler was not date labeled. Potentially hazardous foods must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to either be consumed or discarded. Handwashing sinks must be easily accessible and used for no other purpose other than handwashing. A wiping cloth was stored in the hand sink in the food prep area.
Core violations: 17
n Las Delicias
2241 State St., Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: 2
Foods must be from approved sources; pickled vegetables prepared in a home kitchen were on display for sale. Foods must be protected against cross-contamination by proper storage practices. Raw shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
Priority foundation violations: 5
There must be at least one employee on staff who is certified in proper food sanitation practices. This is established by passing an exam administered by a program accredited by Indiana Code. Foods repackaged on site must be properly labeled; snack foods in repurposed containers do not have an ingredient label. There is no chemical test kit on-site to measure the concentration of sanitizing agent being used. The kitchen and storage area have been remodeled to accommodate a bakery and no plan review was submitted.
Core violations: 13
n Pizza Hut
2343 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 6
n CVS
15622 N. State Road 7, Edinburgh
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Yogi’s Noble Romans
2601 State St., Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Yogi’s Convenience
2601 State St., Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
The thermometer in the walk-in cooler was inaccurate.
Core violations: 3
n Munchies By Melanie
1609 Cottage Ave., Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Be Fit Meals
1609 Cottage Ave., Columbus
Feb. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Burger King
2725 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Feb. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Thermometers are to be provided and visible in all under-counter cooler and freezer units.
Core violations: 1
n Winnie Tea Bar
2304 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 4
Priority violations: 1
Sanitizer solution was observed not being used for the manual dishwashing station. A sanitizer solution bust be used for all reusable equipment.
Priority foundation violations: 2
No sanitizer was observed in the facility for manually sanitizing dishes. Sanitizer must be provided for dishwashing. All potentially hazardous products must be properly labeled with the date of expiration and its contents. A container of milk tea and batter were observed unlabeled.
Core violations: None
n Original Chicago Pizza & Curry
11700 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Feb. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
No sanitizer test strips for chlorine were found and no liquid sanitizer was located. Working containers used for storage of poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers must be clearly identified. Multiple spray bottles with chemicals present were unlabeled.
Core violations: 6
n Jimmy John’s
1675 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Ahlmeyer Bakery
2034 17th St., Columbus
Feb. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Homeboyz Fried Chicken
1451 Washington St., Columbus
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 3
Raw chicken and shell eggs were improperly stored above ready-to-eat foods in the upright refrigerator. Chemical test strips were not available. An unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser was observed.
Core violations: 1
n Canteen Plant 1
500 Central Ave., Columbus
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Thermometers are to be provided and visible in the under-counter reach-in cooler at the service line and the grab-and-go cooler.
Core violations: 1
n For the Love of Brunch
1606 Central Ave., Columbus
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
Handwashing sinks must have a hot water source to maintain a minimum temperature of 88° Fahrenheit. There is no hot water at the hand sink in the bakery area. Handwashing sinks must be kept clean and be used for no other purpose but handwashing. The handwashing sink in the bakery area needs to be cleaned.
Core violations: 10
n Holiday Inn Express & Suites
12225 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Hamilton Community Center
2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Tres Amigos 2
1741 State St., Columbus
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Krishna Food Mart
11700 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 6
n Taco Bell
11740 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Feb. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Ye Olde Fish House
2024 E. 17th St., Columbus
Feb. 6
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Yee Kee
3854 E. 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 6
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 4
Potentially hazardous foods must be properly thawed. A large quantity of frozen chicken was improperly thawing at room temperature in a prep sink full of water. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to either be consumed or discarded. Egg rolls and cooked chicken in the “Coke” reach-in cooler are not date labeled. There was no soap in the handwashing sink in the women’s restroom. 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. A spray bottle of cleaning agent stored near the hand sink by the reach-in cooler was not labeled.
Core violations: 15
n Gramz Bakery and Café
409 Washington St., Columbus
Feb. 6
Priority violations: 1
An air gap must be maintained between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture. The spray hose in the three-compartment sink hangs below the flood rim.
Priority foundation violations: 4
Quiche and cut tomatoes in the under-counter reach-in cooler were not date labeled. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to either be consumed or discarded. Sanitizer is being used at the three-compartment sink, however, no test strips are available on-site. There are no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. 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. Two spray bottles of cleaning agents in the kitchen were not labeled.
Core violations: 10
n Five Guys
1675 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 8
Priority violations: 1
The plumbing system must be maintained in good repair. The sewer line from the restrooms to the city main are closed, therefore, the restrooms are out of order. The plumbing company is on-site, who stated the problem will be resolved in one hour. The internal vacuum breaker in the mop sink is broken and the plumber needs a part to fix it.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Ziggie’s Pub and Eatery
3029 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 8
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be clean to the sight and touch. The can opener blade was soiled with an accumulation of dried-on food particles. 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. A spray bottle of sanitizer stored near the handwashing sink in the wait station and a spray bottle of degreaser stored on the shelf in the dishwashing area were not labeled.
Core violations: 13
n Thai Connection
527 Washington St., Columbus
Feb. 9
Priority violations: 1
Raw shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
Priority foundation violations: 5
Ready-to-eat foods held in the walk-in cooler were not date labeled. Hand soap and paper towels were not available at the hand sink in the food prep area. Two unlabeled spray bottles were observed.
Core violations: 5
n Hot Box Pizza
2415 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 9
Priority violations: 1
Toxic items were stored on top of the ice machine in the food prep area.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Winnie Tea Bar
2304 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 9
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Rock Creek Elementary School
13000 E. County Road 200S, Columbus
Feb. 9
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Clifty Creek Elementary School
4625 E. County Road 50N, Columbus
Feb. 9
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Great Wall
1289 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 10
Priority violations: 1
Time without temperature control was used for cooked rice and egg rolls, and there was not a label to indicate duration.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 4
n Chipotle
2260 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Luciana’s Mexican Restaurant
310 Washington St., Columbus
Feb. 10
Priority violations: 3
Foods must be protected against cross-contamination by proper storage practices. Raw shell eggs were stored above raw pork in the walk-in cooler. 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. Refried beans on the steam table were measured at 98° Fahrenheit. According to staff, the beans are being reheated on the steam table and have been there for 30 minutes. They must get to 165° Fahrenheit in less than two hours. Containers used for cooling beverages were stored in ice baths behind the bar.
Priority foundation violations: 3
Food contact surfaces must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The can opener blade is soiled with an accumulation of dried-on food particles. There were no paper towels at the wait station. Working containers used to store poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers are to be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents. Spray bottles of cleaning agents stored at the wait station were not labeled.
Core violations: 12
n McDowell Education Center
2700 McKinley Ave., Columbus
Feb. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n CSA Fodrea
2775 Illinois Ave., Columbus
Feb. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
319 Fifth St., Columbus
Feb. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Steak N Shake
2775 Herman Darlage Drive, Columbus
Feb. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 7
n Pho Shiki
2991 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 11
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 8
n AMC Theaters Columbus 12
555 Creekview Court, Columbus
Feb. 11
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
The handwashing sink in the back area next to the three-bay sink was blocked by a cart.
Core violations: None
n Sophea’s Asian Restaurant
2508 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 11
Priority violations: 1
An employee was observed washing their hands at the three-bay sink instead of the handwashing sink and did not use soap in the process.
Priority foundation violations: 3
Thermometers are to be provided and visible in all cooler and freezer units. A repair is required on the faucet at the handwashing sink next to the ice machine. A toxic item in a spray bottle is to be labeled for its contents.
Core violations: 5
n Flat Rock-Hawcreek Campus Kitchen
9423 N. State Road 9, Hope
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Taylorsville Elementary School
9711 Walnut St., Taylorsville
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Jay C
15801 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 5
n Hardee’s
1200 N. Hartman Drive, Edinburgh
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Columbus East High School
230 S. Marr Road, Columbus
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Dorel
500 S. Gladstone Ave., Columbus
Feb. 12
Priority violations: 2
Raw shell eggs were observed being stored above raw meat in the storage area under the grill. The mechanical dishwashing machine was observed not dispensing chemical sanitizer solution.
Priority foundation violations: 1
A chemical test kit was not observed in the facility to test the solution of the dishwashing machine.
Core violations: 3
n Central Middle School
727 Seventh St., Columbus
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n White Castle
1686 N. National Road, Columbus
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
No paper towels were found at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Core violations: 2
n WEMR Meats
523 Washington St., Columbus
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Dollar General
3880 25th St., Columbus
Feb. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n T&P Petroleum
13340 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Feb. 13
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
No sanitizer strips were found in the facility. The handwashing sink and three-bay sink have no hot water. Plumbing must be kept in good repair.
Core violations: 1
n Hartsville Food Mart
20645 E. State Road 46, Hartsville
Feb. 13
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 4
n Richard L. Johnson Early Learning Center
1209 Sycamore St., Columbus
Feb. 13
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Mt. Healthy Elementary School
12150 S. State Road 58, Columbus
Feb. 13
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
