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 Columbus North High School
1400 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 7
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Fazoli’s
3041 N. National Road, Columbus
Nov. 7
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Orange Leaf
300 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 7
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Chicago’s Pizza
3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Nov. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 2
A spray bottle was observed unlabeled next to the pizza prep table. All potentially hazardous foods held for more than 24 hours must have the proper labeling with the date of expiration listed. Multiple containers of pizza toppings were observed without labels.
Core violations: 2
n Olesya’s Kitchen
908 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 10
Priority violations: 1
A container of creole mustard and mayonnaise labeled “refrigerate after opening” were observed being stored on the counter.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Intestines being used to make sausage were observed being thawed without continuous cold water being run.
Core violations: None
n La Patrona Cantina and Grill
3800 W. Carlos Folger Road, Columbus
Nov. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Bartholomew County Jail
543 Second St., Columbus
Nov. 10
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Yummy Bowl
1455 N. National Road, Columbus
Nov. 10
Priority violations: 1
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. Tofu on the buffet line was measured at 56° Fahrenheit.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Sojourn Coffee Co.
1580 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Fresh Take Kitchen
424 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Zaharako’s
328 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Uniguate
3980 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 12
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Dollar Tree
44 Car Hill Road, Columbus
Nov. 13
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 3
n Donuts N Coffee
2222 State St., Columbus
Nov. 13
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The racks in the oven need to be cleaned.
Core violations: 11
n Comfort Inn
11711 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Nov. 14
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Supermercado Morales
2524 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 15
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 6
Potentially hazardous foods held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date the product is to either be consumed or discarded. Sliced melon on display for sale is not properly labeled. Bakery foods packaged on-site for retail sale must be properly labeled. There is no ingredient listing or allergen warnings on the labels. The cutting boards in the meat cutting area are badly scored and are no longer smooth or easily cleanable. They must be either resurfaced or replaced. There is no chemical test kit for the sanitizing solution. A test kit must be used to ensure a proper concentration of sanitizing agent is being used. Soap is needed at the handwashing sink in the meat cutting area and towels are needed at the handwashing sink in the employee restroom. A cockroach was observed crawling in the mop sink. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and copies of the receipts for treatment provided to this department.
Core violations: 20
n Get Go
11940 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Nov. 18
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Independence Living Village
3660 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 18
Priority violations: 2
Apples to be consumed and on display must be washed and individually wrapped to prevent contamination. The grill has built-up food debris and needs to be cleaned more frequently.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Sliced melons in the walk-in cooler are not date labeled to show the date to consume or discard.
Core violations: 10
n CSA New Tech
2205 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 18
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Donut Central
1504 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 18
Priority violations: 1
The sanitizer is not meeting minimal levels for dishwashing in the three-bay sink.
Priority foundation violations: 2
Single-service items were stored on the floor near the storage area. Paper towels are to be provided and accessible at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area.
Core violations: 1
n Winnie Tea Bar
300 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 19
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
No sanitizer test strips were found at the establishment.
Core violations: 1
n Brix Haus Brewing
8111 E. County Road 450N, Columbus
Nov. 19
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n 450 North Spirits
8111 E. County Road 450N, Columbus
Nov. 19
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Knead for Sweets Baking Co.
8111 E. County Road 450N, Columbus
Nov. 19
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n The Nortonburg Wine Garden
8111 E. County Road 450N, Columbus
Nov. 19
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Swiss Maid Country Market
310 Jackson St., Hope
Nov. 19
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Chemical test strips were not available.
Core violations: 4
n Papa’s Grill
3870 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus
Nov. 19
Priority violations: 1
Sanitizer is not dispensing at the dishwashing machine. Proper connection to the sanitizer bucket must be ensured.
Priority foundation violations: 2
Thermometers are to be provided and visible in the upright refrigerator and prep cooler. Paper towels are to be provided at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area.
Core violations: 3
n Walgreens
2400 Beam Road, Columbus
Nov. 20
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Le Fernandez Café
908 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 20
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Toxic chemicals in spray bottles must be labeled.
Core violations: 3
n Angotti’s
217 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 20
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 6
n The Garage Pub and Grill
308 Fourth St., Columbus
Nov. 20
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 8
n White Star Meat Market & Deli
410 Washington St., Columbus
Nov. 20
Priority violations: 1
Reduced oxygen packaging of products may only take place with a variance and/or HACCP Plan that has been approved to meet the requirements of this section.
Priority foundation violations: 2
Items packaged for retail sales must meet labeling requirements per this section.
Core violations: 1
n Subway
1130 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 20
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Burger King
2710 25th St., Columbus
Nov. 20
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Amazing Joe’s
2607 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Many fruit flies were observed flying around the drink station. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and copies of the receipt for treatment provided to this department by Dec. 1.
Core violations: 13
n Shopper’s Mart
1825 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Hampton Inn
12161 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
Nov. 21
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Riviera Maya
870 Creekview Drive, Columbus
Nov. 24
Priority violations: 1
Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler and produce was stored under raw beef and pork in the walk-in cooler.
Priority foundation violations: 5
Raw meat was stored in “thank you” bags, which are not food-grade plastic. The hand sink at the drink station was used as a dump sink. Soap was not available at the hand sink in the bar area and hand towels were not available at various hand sinks. Poisonous or toxic chemicals removed from bulk supply into spray bottles were not labeled.
Core violations: 8
n Columbus Bowling Center
3010 State St., Columbus
Nov. 24
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Hilton Garden Inn
12210 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
Nov. 24
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Dollar General
9170 N. State Road 9, Hope
Nov. 24
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 1
n Homes 2 Suites
131 Carrie Lane, Columbus
Nov. 24
Priority violations: 1
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. Eggs in the warming cabinet were measured at 100° Fahrenheit and cheese in the warming cabinet was measured at 122° Fahrenheit. Cream cheese on the buffet line was measured at 60° Fahrenheit and waffle batter was measured at 63° Fahrenheit.
Priority foundation violations: 2
Soap is needed at the hand sink in the kitchen. Working containers used to store toxic or poisonous materials such as cleaners and sanitizers must be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents. A spray bottle of cleaning agent in the kitchen was not labeled.
Core violations: 2
n Sonic
2030 N. National Road, Columbus
Nov. 24
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Towels or other drying devices must be provided at handwashing sinks. No towels were found at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area.
Core violations: 8
n Noodles and Company
3040 Columbus Center, Columbus
Nov. 25
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 2
n Sabor de La Vida
1625 State St., Columbus
Nov. 25
Priority violations: 1
A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials may not be used to store food. Three large containers of food were stored improperly in the walk-in cooler.
Priority foundation violations: 3
A container of ready-to-eat cooked beef was stored in the refrigerator without a label for the date to consume or discard. Chemical test strips were not available and paper towels were not available in the employee bathroom and at the kitchen hand sink.
Core violations: 3
n Black Sheep Pizza
345 Fourth St., Columbus
Nov. 25
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 1
Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils must be clean to the sight and touch. The can opener was soiled with food residue on the blade.
Core violations: 2
n Purely Paula Catering
4389 N. Long Road, Columbus
Nov. 25
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n The B of Columbus
4389 Long Road, Columbus
Nov. 25
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Supermercado Morales
2524 Central Ave., Columbus
Nov. 25
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 5
Bakery products prepared on-site for retail sale must be properly labeled. There is no ingredient listing or allergen warning listed on the bakery and snack items. The cutting boards in the meat cutting area are badly scored and are no longer smooth or easily cleanable. The boards must be replaced or resurfaced. There is no chemical test kit for the sanitizing solution. A chemical test kit must be provided and used to insure a proper concentration of sanitizer is being used. Paper towels or other hand-drying device must be provided at the handwashing sinks. There are not paper towels at the hand sink in the employee restroom. Rodents and insects must be controlled in a retail food service establishment. A cockroach was observed crawling on the floor near the mop sink. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and copies of the receipt for treatment provided to this department.
Core violations: None
n La Quinta Inn & Suites
101 Carrie Lane, Columbus
Nov. 25
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: 3
All potentially hazardous foods removed from their original packaging must be properly labeled with the date of expiration. Milk removed from its container was observed unlabeled. Paper towels were not observed at the handwashing sink. All chemicals removed from their original working container must be properly labeled with its contents. A spray bottle of chemical cleaning agent was observed unlabeled.
Core violations: None
n Mapco
3470 W. County Road 450S, Columbus
Nov. 26
Priority violations: 1
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. Chicken wings in the warming unit were measured between 110 and 122° Fahrenheit and fried chicken in the warming unit was measured between 120° and 126° Fahrenheit. Bottles of creamer stored in ice near the coffee station were measured at 44° Fahrenheit.
Priority foundation violations: 1
Handwashing sinks must be provided with soap. There is no soap at the handwashing sink in the men’s restroom.
Core violations: 9
n AVI Food Systems – Cummins
830 W. County Road 450S, Columbus
Nov. 26
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: 5
n Menards
2315 Merchants Mile, Columbus
Dec. 1
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
n Total Fitness
3075 Middle Road, Columbus
Dec. 1
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
