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, could lead to critical violations or make critical violations more likely to occur.
n Dollar Tree #161
3180 Columbus Center, Columbus
Jan. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Big Lots
3075 E. 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Dollar General #9252
2550 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus
Jan. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Kentucky Fried Chicken
2670 Brentwood Drive, Columbus
Jan. 10
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders
1301 N. National Road, Columbus
Jan. 10
Critical violations: 1
Spray nozzle hanging below flood rim of the sink (three-bay).
Noncritical violations: 1
n Jay C Food Store #8
4290 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: 1
Lysol, Seventh Generation and Febreeze sanitizers are stored in back on stocking carts over toilet paper. Toxic items must not be stored over single-use/service items.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Yats
325 Washington St., Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Columbus Oriental Market
1643 National Road, Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Zwanzigz
1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Cafe Do Vava
1702 Pennsylvania St., Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n La Rancherita #2
2241 State St., Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
n Taqueria Pollo Loco
2241 State St., Columbus
Jan. 11
Critical violations: 6
Cross contamination of foods must be prevented by storage practices. Raw chicken is stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at proper temperature. This includes hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above and cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The following potentially hazardous food was at improper temperatures: Cooked chicken at 82 degrees Fahrenheit; cooked chicken in sauce at 60 degrees Fahrenheit; tomato sauce at 52 degrees Fahrenheit; and refried beans at 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date the product is to either be consumed or discarded. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods stored in the reach-in cooler, under-counter reach-in cooler and the walk-in cooler are not date labeled. Materials that are used in the cleaning of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the accumulation of deleterious substances. All food containers must be “food grade.” Foods stored in the chest freezer are in direct contact with “thank you” bags. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The band saw is soiled with an accumulation of dried-on food particles. Hand-washing sinks must be readily accessible at all times. There is a plastic bowl stored in the hand-washing sink near the grill line.
Noncritical violations: 14
n Circle K #63
760 Jonesville Road, Columbus
Jan. 12
Critical violations: 2
Cleaners and sanitizers stored in ware-washing room over single-use masks and bakery tissues and coffee-flavoring syrups. Toxic items must not be stored over food, single-use items or food equipment. Charcoal lighter fluid stored for retail over multiple single-serve items. Toxic items must not be stored for retail sale over single-use items or food.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Upland Brewing Company – Columbus Pump House
148 Lindsey St., Columbus
Jan. 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Circle K #63
760 Jonesville Road, Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Days Inn
3445 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Texas Road House
2780 Merchants Mile, Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: 1
Hand-washing sink must be ready accessible at all times. The hand-washing sink across from the grills was blocked by racks of dough.
Noncritical violations: 14
n Mariah Retail Outlet
52 Stadler Drive, Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Yo Yo Bobba Teahouse
3988 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 13
Critical violations: 4
Employee did not wash hands when moving between taking money and preparing food. Employees must wash hands when moving between jobs that can contaminate food. No sanitizer is being used when washing dishes. Sanitizer that is adequate must be used when washing dishes. Hand-washing sink is being blocked by dirty dishes. Hand-washing sink is to be only used for washing hands and must be accessible at all times. Hand-washing sink is being used to wash dishes. Hand-washing sinks must only be used for washing hands.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Red Lobster
2000 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 14
Critical violations: 1
Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers must be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents. Spray bottles of sanitizing agent are not labeled.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Foundation for Youth
403 Hope Ave., Columbus
Jan. 18
Critical violations: 1
Sanitizing solution is not being used in the sink to sanitize dishes after washing using a residential mechanical dishwasher.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Residence Inn
4525 W. State Road 46, Columbus
Jan. 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Columbus Regional Hospital
2400 E. 17th St., Columbus
Jan. 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Arby’s #730
2005 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 18
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Yo Yo Bobba Teahouse
3988 25th St., Columbus
Jan. 19
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
