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.
Homeboyz Fried Chicken
1451 Washington St., Columbus.
July 24
Critical violations: 1
Package of raw eggs stored above vegetables in the reach-in cooler. Raw eggs shall be stored below other food items.
Noncritical violations: 6
Little Caesar’s Pizza
2106 Central Ave., Columbus.
July 24
Critical violations: 2
1) Handwashing sink in the food prep area blocked by ladder. Handwashing sinks shall be convenient and accessible at all times. 2) Spray bottles containing cleaner not labeled with contents. Toxic items taken out of their original containers shall be labeled with their contents.
Noncritical violations: 8
Snappy Tomato
8475 N. State Road 9, Hope.
July 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Ziggie’s
3029 N. National Road, Columbus.
July 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Chuck E Cheese
1455 N. National Road, Columbus.
July 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
The Columbus Bar
322 Fourth St., Columbus.
July 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
CVS #6757
2423 National Road, Columbus.
July 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Marathon Mini-Mart
11700 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh.
July 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Saber de la Vida #2
11700 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh.
July 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Buffalo Wild Wings
2035 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
July 28
Critical violations: 2
1) The warewashing machine in the bar area did not dispense enough sanitizer to register. Until the violation is fixed, sanitizing of dishware shall be done in the three bay sink. 2) The bottle being used for chemical sanitizer in the bar area had no label and did not register on the sanitizing strips.
Noncritical violations: 8
Circle K #53
3461 S. U.S. 31, Columbus.
July 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2520 Central Ave., Columbus.
July 30
Critical violations: 4
1) The food that has been prepared in the walk-in cooler has not been date labeled. 2) The lemon press on the bar is heavily soiled. Both can opener blades are soiled with caked on food. The vegetable chopper has food in it that is stuck on. 3) The handwashing sink in the prep area has food and dishes in it. 4) There is an unmarked spray bottle on the bar with an unknown liquid in it.
Noncritical violations: 7
Arby’s #730
2005 25th St., Columbus.
July 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Tasty Express
1804 25th St., Columbus.
July 30
Critical violations: 1
Egg rolls to be held longer than 24 hours in the walk-in cooler were not date labeled of the date to be consumed or discarded within seven days.
Noncritical violations: 7
IHOP #3308
54 Johnson Blvd., Columbus.
July 31
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
Yo Mama Frozen Yogurt
3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
Aug. 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
S+H Petroleum
7251 E. State Road 7, Columbus.
Aug. 3
Critical violations: 1
Employees to wash hands between tasks with soap and paper towel and as necessary. Employee observed cooking food, then performed cleanup, then prepared more food.
Noncritical violations: 8
ZwanzigZ
1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus.
Aug. 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Jimmy John’s
2115 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
Aug. 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
Greek’s Pizzeria
920 25th St., Columbus.
Aug. 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 10
Cozy Lounge
3870 25th St., Columbus.
Aug. 4
Critical violations: 1
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food product (hamburger bun and toppings) by employee in food prep area.
Noncritical violations: 5
YES Cinema
328 Jackson St., Columbus.
Aug. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
5 Guys
1675 North National Road, Suite A, Columbus.
Aug. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
GetGo #7519
3545 W. County Road 450S, Columbus.
Aug. 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2520 Central Ave., Columbus.
Aug. 5
Critical violations: 5
1) A raw slab of beef was left out on the table for cutting and was found to be 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This piece of meat must be thrown away. In the future, replace meat back into the fridge after cutting. 2) Not all of the food in the walk-in fridge was date-labeled. 3) Both can opener blades are still heavily soiled and the vegetable chopped is still soiled as well. 4) The hand sink is still being used as a dumpsink. This is only to be used for handwashing. A sign is to be put up saying that this sink is only for washing hands. 5) Spray bottles with chemicals are still not labeled. These must be labeled with the correct chemical in each bottle.
Noncritical violations: None
Bob Evans #122
221 Carrie Lane, Columbus.
Aug. 6
Critical violations: 2
1) Egg wash from this morning was at 63 degrees Fahrenheit, batter from this morning was 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and in-shell-eggs in cartons next to the grill were warm to the touch. Potentially hazardous foods must be kept above 135 degrees Fahrenheit or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) Unknown chemical was in an unmarked spray bottle.
Noncritical violations: 5
Lucky Star Mart
20645 E. State Road 46, Hartsville.
Aug. 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
American Legion #24
2515 25th St., Columbus.
Aug. 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2520 Central Ave., Columbus.
Aug. 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Papa John’s Pizza
4470 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
Aug. 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
Promo Convenience, Inc.
2650 N. State Road 9, Columbus.
Aug. 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Sno Biz
1110 25th St., Columbus.
Aug. 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Buffalo Wild Wings
2035 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus.
Aug. 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Pizza Hut
2343 National Road, Columbus.
Aug. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
CVS Pharmacy #6792
4495 W. State Road 46, Columbus.
Aug. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
Panera Bread
3056 Columbus Center, Columbus.
Aug. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
Circle K #60
1644 Central Ave., Columbus.
Aug. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
1675 N. National Road, Columbus.
Aug. 11
Critical violations: 2
1) The second prep table cooler was not maintaining temperature of the food on top. The meats and sauces were found to be 48 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) Food and debris are caked on the can opener blade.
Noncritical violations: 4
Ye olde Fish House
2024 17th St., Columbus.
Aug. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
Penn Station #203
1310 National Road, Suite B, Columbus.
Aug. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
