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 Thai Connection
527 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Dunkin Donuts
2255 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Wing Stop
2255 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Handwashing sinks must only be used for handwashing. The handwashing station was observed having a bucket of sauce stored in it.
Core violations: 2
n The Inn at Irwin Gardens
608 Fifth St., Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: Hand soap was missing at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Core violations: 2
n Qdoba
1665 N. National Road, Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Par 3 Golf Course
3363 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Greek’s Pizzeria
820 25th St., Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: 1
Toxic and poisonous materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers, must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food, single-service items and clean linens. A large container of detergent was stored next to and above food products on the shelves in storage room.
Priority foundation violations: 2
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 used or discarded. Cooked pasta in the refrigeration unit is not date labeled. Working containers used to store poisonous or toxic items must be clearly labeled with the common names of their contents. A spray bottle of cleaning agent is not properly labeled.
Core violations: 10
n Shopper’s Mart
1825 Central Ave., Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
The premises must be maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests. In the cabinet below the hand sink in the employee restroom, more than a dozen rodent droppings were found, and a small lizard was found crawling around the back storage area. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and receipts from treatment provided to this department by Sept. 12.
Core violations: 4
n Wendy’s
2965 N. National Road, Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Whipker’s Market
5191 S. U.S. 31, Columbus
Sept. 2
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Marco’s Pizza
3532 W. Two Mile House Road, Columbus
Sept. 3
Priority violations: 1
Raw eggs were stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooling unit.
Priority foundation violations: 3
Thermometers are to be provided and visible in the chest freezer and prep cooler. The handwashing sink was used for storage of food products in the ware washing area. The sink must remain accessible. There is inadequate lighting in the walk-in cooling unit.
Core violations: 4
n Subway
12177 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
Sept. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Central Middle School
727 Seventh St., Columbus
Sept. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Hotel Indigo
400 Brown St., Columbus
Sept. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Handwashing soap must be provided at the back hand sink by the ware washing station.
Core violations: 1
n Mill Race Center
900 Lindsey St., Columbus
Sept. 3
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Jack’s Place
910 Third St., Columbus
Sept. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
A thermometer is to be provided and visible in the sandwich cooler.
Core violations: 4
n Schmitt Elementary School
2575 California St., Columbus
Sept. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Luciana’s Mexican Restaurant
310 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Greenbelt Golf Course
1000 Gladstone Ave., Columbus
Sept. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n T+P Petroleum LLC
13340 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Sept. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Waffle House
10220 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville
Sept. 4
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Southside Elementary School
1320 W. County Road 200S, Columbus
Sept. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Mt. Healthy Elementary School
12150 S. State Road 58, Columbus
Sept. 5
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Lucabe Coffee Co.
2531 Eastbrook Plaza, Columbus
Sept. 9
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n WEMR Meats
523 Washington St., Columbus
Sept. 9
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Taco Bell
1105 25th St., Columbus
Sept. 9
Priority violations: 1
Employees were not using soap when washing their hands in the ware washing area.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Soap is to be provided and the dispenser operable at the handwashing sink.
Core violations: 2
n Columbus Christian School
3170 Indiana Ave., Columbus
Sept. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date that the product must either be consumed or discarded. A bag of boiled eggs stored in the reach-in cooler is not date labeled.
Core violations: 2
n CSA Lincoln Elementary School
750 Fifth St., Columbus
Sept. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Handwashing sinks must be readily accessible at all times. A blue tray was stored across the hand sink in the kitchen.
Core violations: 1
n Otter Creek Golf Course
11522 E. County Road 50N, Columbus
Sept. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 4
n Lincoln Park Concessions
2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus
Sept. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Circle K
2415 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Sept. 11
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 4
n Hartsville Food Mart
20645 E. State Road 46, Hartsville
Sept. 11
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Meyer Grocery
8031 S. State Road 58, Columbus
Sept. 11
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 10
n Columbus East High School Food Pantry
230 S. Marr Road, Columbus
Sept. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
