Editor’s note: The information below was compiled from reports of the Bartholomew County Health Department. 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. Noncritical violations typically do not have to be corrected until the next inspection.
Ramen Alley
217 Washington St., Suite D, Columbus.
May 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Mark Pi’s China Gate
2106 25th St., Columbus.
May 5
Critical violations: 3
1) Employee drink stored above and with food products in reach-in cooler. 2) Handwashing sink in warewashing area not accessible and used for storage. 3) Toxic items in spray bottles to be properly labeled for contents.
Noncritical violations: 4
Thornton’s #106
12001 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh.
May 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Bartholomew County Youth Services
2350 Illinois Ave., Columbus.
May 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Chick-Fil-A
1250 N. National Road, Columbus.
May 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Wendy’s (National) #201
2946 N. National Road, Columbus.
May 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
719 Fifth St., Columbus.
May 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Jacks Place
910 Third St., Columbus.
May 6
Critical violations: 1
Toxic item stored in contact with single service items in rear storage area.
Noncritical violations: 4
Southside School Cafeteria
1320 W. County Road 200S, Columbus.
May 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Columbus Food Mart
1105 Washington St., Columbus.
May 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 12
Down East Farms at Duck Creek Gardens
5073 N. State Road 9, Hope.
May 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Hog Molly Brewing Company
830 Depot St., Columbus.
May 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Northside Middle School
1400 27th St., Columbus.
May 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
McDonald’s #25804
611 Third St., Columbus.
May 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Circle K #2342
3415 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
May 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Heartsville Sweets
100 N. Jackson St., Hartsville.
May 8
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Carlos Pizza
2314 25th St., Columbus.
May 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
Natural Choices for Healthy Living, Inc.
1825 Central Ave., Columbus.
May 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Apna Kitchen
1609 Cottage Ave., Columbus.
May 12
Critical violations: 4
1) Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contamination. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with “Thank You” bags in the chest freezer. “Thank You” bags are not food grade containers. 2) Foods must be protected against cross-contamination. A can of coconut milk was stored in contact with diced tomatoes in the make table. 3) Potentially hazardous foods that have been prepared and are ready to eat and are held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date that the product must be either consumed or discarded. Many cooked meats, cooked chicken, rice, and vegetables stored in the walk-in freezer are not date labeled. 4) There was no hot water at the handwashing sink near the ice machine. Hot water is necessary for proper handwashing.
Noncritical violations: 14
Elk’s Lodge 521
4664 Ray Boll Boulevard, Columbus.
May 12
Critical violations: 1
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The soft drink bud behind the bar is soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.
Noncritical violations: 7
Millrace Center
900 Lindsey St., Columbus.
May 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Circle K #4700010
4005 25th St., Columbus.
May 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Greentree at Westwood
4895 Pine Ridge Road, Columbus.
May 12
Critical violations: 1
Handwashing sink in food prep area next to ice cream prep and freezer blocked by sanitizer bucket and not accessible.
Noncritical violations: 3
Holiday Inn
2485 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
May 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Big Cheese
2403 Cottage Ave., Columbus.
May 12
Critical violations: 1
Handwashing sink to be used only for handwashing and not food preparation.
Noncritical violations: 3
Starbucks (East) #8124
1585 N. National Road, Columbus.
May 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
Otter Creek Golf Course
11522 E. County Road 50N, Columbus.
May 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Fourth Street Bar and Grille
433 Fourth St., Columbus.
May 13
Critical violations: 2
1) Foods in the upright fridge, ready-to-eat, were not properly date labeled. 2) Soilage and contamination buildup is present on the ice maker behind the bar area.
Noncritical violations: 4
Village Pantry #5376
3184 Washington St., Columbus.
May 13
Critical violations: 1
Napkin and single use vinyl gloves are stored under hand sanitizer, bathroom cleaner, and glass cleaner.
Noncritical violations: 8
Zaharakos
329 Washington St., Columbus.
May 14
Critical violations: 1
No hot water provided in the downstairs men’s and women’s restroom. Hot water is critical for personal handwashing.
Noncritical violations: 10
Harrison Lake Dining and Golf
588 S. Country Club Road, Columbus.
May 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Taku Steakhouse
305 Fourth St., Columbus.
May 14
Critical violations: 6
1) Raw meat is stored above ready to eat butter in the deli fridge. 2) Raw eggs were left out and allowed to become warm for longer than four hours. These were discarded. 3) Ready-to-eat foods that are potentially hazardous (noodles, cut melon, diced vegetables) are not date labeled. 4) There is no air gap between the rim of the three-bay sink and the food sprayer. 5) A spray bottle with degreaser in it was not labeled. 6) Chemicals are stored above onions. Chemicals are stored above paper towels and napkins.
Noncritical violations: 4
Bartholomew County Jail
543 Second St., Columbus.
May 14
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Rally’s
2080 National Road, Columbus.
May 14
Critical violations: 1
There is not a two inch air gap between the rim of the 3-bay sink and the hand sprayer.
Noncritical violations: 4
