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 Gourmet Grazing Boards
3985 Williamsburg Way, Columbus
June 23
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Big JT’s BBQ
4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus
June 23
Priority violations: 1
Dishes and utensils must be sanitized immediately after being washed and rinsed. The dishwashing machine is not dispensing the proper concentration of sanitizing agent, as evidenced by the lack of color change on the test strip. Until such time as the dishwashing machine is repaired, all dishes and utensils must be sanitized in the three-compartment sink using a proper concentration of sanitizing agent.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Camp Lakeview
13500 W. Lake Road, Seymour
June 23
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
No chemical test kit was provided for the sanitizing solutions.
Core violations: 7
n Lakeview Village Lodge
13501 W. Lake Road, Seymour
June 23
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 3
Potentially hazardous foods must be properly thawed. This includes thawing in a refrigeration unit, thawing under running water and thawing as part of the cooking process. No chemical test kit was provided for the sanitizing solutions. No towels were found at the handwashing sink in the men’s restroom.
Core violations: 4
n Columbus 2 Food Mart
3350 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 23
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
The pizza prep cooler is not being used at this time; a new pizza prep cooler is on order from the supplier.
Core violations: None
n Huck’s
9823 N. State Road 9, Hope
June 23
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 7
n Harrison Lake Snack Bar
508 S. Country Club Road, Columbus
June 24
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Angotti’s Restaurant
217 Washington St., Columbus
June 24
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Yatz
325 Washington St., Columbus
June 24
Priority violations: 1
A toxic item was stored above single-service items in the storage area.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Paper towels are to be provided at the handwashing sink at the front service counter.
Core violations: 2
n Smallz Ice Cream
1637 N. National Road, Columbus
June 24
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Montana Mike’s Steakhouse
3720 W. Marketplace Drive, Edinburgh
June 25
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 5
n Orange Leaf
300 Washington St., Columbus
June 27
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Smoothie King
1663 N. National Road, Columbus
June 27
Priority violations: 1
Poisonous or toxic materials must be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, single-service items and single-use items. A container of floor cleaner and a container of drain cleaner are stored on top of the ice machine.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 5
n Fraternal Order of Eagles
930 Washington St., Columbus
June 27
Priority violations: 1
The automatic dishwashing machine was not sanitizing at the time of inspection and the chemical sanitizer bucket was empty. A bottle of bleach sanitizer must be used for the dishwashing machine until the new reservoir bucket is delivered.
Priority foundation violations: 2
The following canned food items were dented or expired: five cans of caramel topping, two cans of diced tomatoes, two cans of Coney dog sauce and one can of kidney beans. Paper towels were not supplied to the hand sink next to the grill.
Core violations: 3
n Homes 2 Suites
131 Carrie Lane, Columbus
June 27
Priority violations: 1
The dishwashing machine is out of service. At the time of inspection, all dishes and utensils were being washed, rinsed and sanitized in the three-compartment sink.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Handwashing sinks must be easily accessible and be used for no other purpose but handwashing. A measuring cup is stored in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Core violations: None
n McDonald’s
2205 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 30
Priority violations: An air gap must be maintained between the water supply and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture. The nozzle of the spray hose at the three-compartment sink hangs below the flood rim.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 5
n El Nopal Mexican Cuisine
3330 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 30
Priority violations: 3
Cross contamination of foods must be prevented through proper storage practices. Raw shell eggs and raw chicken are stored above raw shrimp 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. Cheese sauce at the wait station was measured at 116° Fahrenheit. The handwashing sink in the restroom has been removed from the wall. The handwashing sink must be replaced and properly functioning by July 10, 2025.
Priority foundation violations: 1
There are no paper towels at the handwashing sink that serves the back food prep area.
Core violations: None
n Walgreens
2160 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
June 30
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
There was no soap at the handwashing sink or toilet tissue in the stall in the men’s restroom.
Core violations: 2
n Waffle House
2655 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
July 1
Priority violations: 1
The spray hose is connected to the mop sink faucet without a backflow prevention device.
Priority foundation violations: Half and Half was improperly thawing in the rear area.
Core violations: 3
n Hot Box Pizza
2415 N. National Road, Columbus
July 1
Priority violations: 1
Toxic items in spray bottles were stored on top of the ice machine in the food prep area.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Upland Brewing Co. — Columbus Pump House
148 Lindsey St., Columbus
July 1
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
The thermometer for the dishwashing machine is not working.
Core violations: 6
n Red Lobster
2000 25th St., Columbus
July 1
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The soft drink gun in the wait station is soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.
Core violations: 8
n Dollar General
2114 Central Ave., Columbus
July 1
Priority violations: 1
Toxic items were stored above single-service items in the “deals” area.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Dunkin Donuts
3039 N. National Road, Columbus
July 1
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n YES Cinema
328 Jackson St., Columbus
July 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
A thermometer is to be provided and visible in the chest freezer next to the ice machine.
Core violations: None
n AMC Theaters Columbus 12
555 Creekview Court, Columbus
July 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Country Inn & Suites
3888 Mimosa Drive, Columbus
July 2
Priority violations: 3
Food on display must be protected from contamination. Apples on display were not wrapped. 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. At the time of inspection, the waffle batter was measured at 57° Fahrenheit and the sausage links were measured at 110° Fahrenheit. Dishes and utensils must be sanitized immediately after being washed and rinsed.
Priority foundation violations: 7
There must be at least one employee on staff who is certified in proper food and sanitation practices. This is accomplished by passing an exam administered by an accredited program required by 16 16-82-5.2. There must be a chemical test kit to insure a proper concentration of sanitizing agent is used. There is no sanitizing agent available in the kitchen. Dishes are to be washed in water that is at least 110° Fahrenheit; the maximum water temperature reached at the time of inspection was 96° Fahrenheit. Hot water generation and distribution systems must be sufficient to meet the hot water demand. This is not occurring, as evidenced by the hot water measuring at 96° Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Handwashing sinks are to be kept easily accessible and be used for no other purpose but handwashing. Scrub brushes were stored in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. No soap was found at the front line handwashing sink.
Core violations: 6
n CVS
2423 N. National Road, Columbus
July 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Circle K
4005 25th St., Columbus
July 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The nozzles of the soft drink dispenser were soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.
Core violations: 9
n Dollar Tree
3180 Columbus Center, Columbus
July 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 5
n Wendy’s
1915 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
July 3
Priority violations: 1
The spray wand at the three-compartment sink hangs below the flood rim of the sink; it shall be at least one inch above the flood level rim.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Dollar General
2550 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus
July 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Temperature measuring devices were not observed inside the three-door reach-in cooler and two-door reach-in freezer in the back storage area.
Core violations: 2
