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 Tacos Don Jose
2852 Middle Road
May 21
Critical violations: 1
Cooked, ready-to-eat food in the walk-in cooler must be date labeled. This also includes broths.
Noncritical violations: 1
n Hope Tobacco
704 Main St., Hope
May 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Donut Central
1504 Central Ave.
May 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Holiday Inn
2485 Jonathan Moore Pike
May 21
Critical violations: 2
Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly date marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed or discarded. House-made simple syrup containing jalapenos is without a proper date marking. The hand sink is blocked with cleaning solution, wiping cloths and a plastic container.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Parkside Court
3660 Central Ave.
May 21
Critical violations: 1
The can opener blade is heavily soiled with food particles and debris. The food contact surface must be kept clean of food and debris, as can opener blades come into contact with the food on the inside and may contaminate it.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Henry Social Club
423 Washington St.
May 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Dollar General
9170 N. State Road 9, Hope
May 21
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Bankin’ Baby BBQ
4389 Long Road
May 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Purely Paula Catering
4389 N. Long Road
May 22
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant
2232 Illinois Ave.
May 23
Critical violations: 5
Personal drinks for employees must be covered with a lid and straw to protect from contamination. Multiple food items that had been prepared for longer than four hours had been sitting out, measuring at 107° Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods prepared and held for longer than 24 hours must be properly labeled with the date it was prepared to show when it needs to be consumed or discarded. The meat slicer must be clean to keep it free of food residue. Bottles of sanitizer to clean tables must be clearly labeled.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Savage Distilling
1561 Cottage Ave.
May 23
Critical violations: 2
Pulled pork is to be date labeled and may be held for up to seven days at 41° Fahrenheit or below. Toxic items in spray bottles are to be labeled for their contents.
Noncritical violations: 6
n Marco’s Pizza
2019 25th St.
May 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Riviera Maya Express
10430 U.S. 31, Edinburgh
May 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Fazoli’s
3041 National Road
May 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Menard’s
2315 Merchants Mile
May 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Dunn Stadium
878 Spear St.
May 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Columbus Bar
322 Fourth St.
May 24
Critical violations: 2
The beer cooler in the bar area is severely soiled with mold and slime due to excessive condensation. The meat slicer in the kitchen area needs to be cleaned from debris buildup.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Angotti’s
217 Washington St.
May 26
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 6
n Subway
1130 25th St.
May 28
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Amazing Joe’s Grill
2607 Central Ave.
May 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 9
n Sabor De La Vida
1625 State St.
May 29
Critical violations: 1
Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat food in the white refrigerator and the walk-in cooler. Raw animal products must not be stored above ready-to-eat food.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Donner Aquatics
739 22nd St.
May 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n El Nopal 2
3114 National Road
May 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Walmart
2025 Merchants Mile
May 29
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Noodles and Company
3200 Columbus Center
May 30
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Masala Magic
217 Washington St.
May 30
Critical violations: 10
Employees were observed not washing their hands between tasks in the food prep and ware washing area. Cross contamination of products was observed in the walk-in and reach-in coolers. Chicken and shrimp were stored above vegetables. Employee drinks were stored in the food prep area. Items in the walk-in cooler were date labeled May 9 and May 10. Items may only be held for seven days. Various items in the walk-in and reach-in coolers are not date labeled. Various items on the buffet were held at around 100° Fahrenheit. All hot items must be held at 135° Fahrenheit or above. Meat items in the reach-in freezer were stored in “Thank You” bags that are not food grade. Handwashing sinks in the ware washing area and food prep area are blocked by dirty dishes. The ware washing machine is not dispensing chemical sanitizer and the sanitizer alarm is indicating a problem. Drain flies and other insects are present throughout the ware washing, storage and food prep areas. Fuel is stored above vegetables and rice in the dry storage area.
Noncritical violations: 11
n Big JT’s BBQ
4664 Ray Boll Blvd.
May 31
Critical violations: 1
Dishes and utensils must be sanitized immediately after being washed and rinsed. The dishwashing machine is not dispensing sanitizing agent as evidenced by the test strips not changing color. 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.
Noncritical violations: None
n Papa John’s
2402 Pennsylvania Ave.
June 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Supermercado Morales 3
2361 Henry Lakes Blvd.
June 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 11
n Taqueria El Mexicano
251 Center St.
June 3
Critical violations: 2
Raw meat was stored above raw vegetables and chilled beer mugs in the reach-in cooler in the food prep area. The can opener is soiled and needs to be cleaned.
Noncritical violations: 3
n Burger King
2710 25th St.
June 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Masala Magic
217 Washington St.
June 4
Critical violations: 2
Flies and insects are still present in the ware washing, storage and food prep areas. The ware washing machine has been serviced with new lines and sanitizer, but the sanitizer is not registering.
Noncritical violations: None
n Speedway
2350 Jonathan Moore Pike
June 4
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Total Fitness of Columbus
3045 Middle Road
June 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
n Little Caesar’s Pizza
2106 Central Ave.
June 5
Critical violations: 1
The can opener blade is coated in old food. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean of debris and food particles.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Olesya’s Kitchen
908 25th St.
June 5
Critical violations: 2
Cooked, potentially hazardous foods must be stored at a minimum of 41° Fahrenheit. Various already prepared food products were stored at 47° Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous food must be properly date labeled if removed from the original packaging.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Dollar General
2150 State St.
June 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Columbus Oriental Market
1643 N. National Road
June 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n La Quinta Inn & Suites
101 Carrie Lane
June 5
Critical violations: 1
All potentially hazardous foods must be properly date labeled. Salsa and waffle batter must be labeled once they are removed from the original containers.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Circle K
3461 S. U.S. 31
June 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Sleep Inn & Suites
2335 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
June 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Columbus 2 Food Mart
3350 Jonathan Moore Pike
June 6
Critical violations: 1
The front half of the walk-in cooler is at 56° Fahrenheit. All milk products that are potentially hazardous and/or spoiled must not be sold. Cold holding must maintain 41° Fahrenheit or less.
Noncritical violations: 11
n Noble Romans
4140 Jonathan Moore Pike
June 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Total Fitness of Columbus
3095 Middle Road
June 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Tropical Sno Main Diamond
3989 S. County Road 525E
June 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Ceraland Swimming Pool
3989 S. County Road 525E
June 7
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
