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 New China Buffet
2628 Eastbrook Plaza
Sept. 27
Critical 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. Buffalo wings on the buffet line were measured at 98° Fahrenheit and chicken nuggets on the buffet line were measured at 105° Fahrenheit. Those portions were discarded.
Noncritical violations: None
n Guatamex
2241 State St.
Sept. 27
Critical violations: 4
An employee drink in an open container was stored in the food preparation area. An employee was observed making bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while packaging a to-go order and another employee was observed making bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while chopping produce. A large portion of pork in the meat slicer was measured at 54° Fahrenheit. A large bowl of rice on the table across from the grill was measured at 95° Fahrenheit. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler and all potentially hazardous foods were measured at 48° Fahrenheit. These products were discarded. Until such time as the walk-in cooler can maintain foods at 41° Fahrenheit or below, it must be placed out of order. Toxic or poisonous materials stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food. Cans of air freshener were stored above food products on the storage shelves.
Noncritical violations: 14
n Las Delicias
2241 State St.
Sept. 27
Critical violations: 2
Handwashing sinks must be easily accessible at all times. The handwashing sink in the dishwashing area had a gallon of bleach and a half gallon of detergent stored in it. The presence of insects and rodents must be controlled to minimize their presence of the premises. There are many insects around the soiled linens and mop sink. Professional pest control must be sought immediately and copies of the receipts for treatment must be submitted to this department by Oct. 6.
Noncritical violations: 10
n Columbus North High School Food Pantry
1400 25th St.
Sept. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Qdoba
1665 N. National Road
Sept. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Captain D’s
2220 N. National Road
Sept. 27
Critical violations: 1
All potentially hazardous foods removed from its original packaging should be properly date labeled. Multiple potentially hazardous food items were not properly labeled.
Noncritical violations: 3
n Smith Elementary School
4505 Waycross Drive
Sept. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Taylorsville Elementary School
9711 Walnut St., Taylorsville
Sept. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Southside Elementary School
1320 W. County Road 200S
Sept. 27
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Apna Bazaar
1609 Cottage Ave.
Oct. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 16
n Apna Kitchen
1609 Cottage Ave.
Oct. 2
Critical violations: 2
An employee drink in an open container was stored next to single service items on display. 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 consumed or discarded. Several items in the walk-in cooler were not date labeled.
Noncritical violations: 20
n McDonald’s
1880 N. National Road
Oct. 2
Critical violations: 1
Plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Two handwashing sinks on the north and northwest side of the kitchen do not have hot water. The northwest sink is leaking on the floor and the bathroom sink water temperature is not at 100° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Woods N Waters
8855 S. County Road 300W
Oct. 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n St. Bartholomew School
1306 27th St.
Oct. 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Heartsville Sweets
100 N. Jackson St., Hartsville
Oct. 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Down E Farms at Duck Creek Gardens
5073 N. State Road 9, Hope
Oct. 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Meyer Grocery
8031 S. State Road 50
Oct. 3
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 11
n Subway
2601 State St.
Oct. 3
Critical violations: 1
A toxic item in a spray bottle was stored comingled with single service items at the front service line handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: None
