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 Columbus Nutrition
1122 25th St.
April 2
Critical violations: 2
Eggs are stored over strawberries, cucumbers and spinach. Raw animal products must not be stored over ready-to-eat food. Toxic cleaners are stored over sanitary single-use items in the bathroom cabinet. Toxic items must not be stored over food, equipment or single-use items.
Noncritical violations: 1
n Subway
2601 State St.
April 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Snappy Tomato Pizza
12181 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
April 2
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 7
n Freddy’s
3660 Jonathan Moore Pike
April 3
Critical violations: 3
An employee beverage was stored on the prep table near the fryer. Employee drinks are to be in designated areas and consumed in a manner to prevent contamination. The handwashing sinks in the ware washing and food prep areas are not accessible. The sinks are blocked by a mop, bins and cleaning utensils. The handwashing sink is soiled at the front service counter. Employees are to use the existing dump sink as needed and the handwashing sink may not be used for any other purpose.
Noncritical violations: 4
n Columbus North Food Pantry
1400 25th St.
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Burger King
10385 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Guatemex Restaurant
2241 State St.
April 5
Critical violations: 2
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be kept clean to the sight and touch. The meat slicer is soiled with an accumulation of food particles. The contamination of food, single-service items, clean linens and utensils must be prevented through the proper storage of chemicals. A spray can of disinfectant was stored by single-service items on the wire shelves by the reach-in cooler.
Noncritical violations: None
n New China Buffet
2678 Eastbrook Plaza
April 5
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Lags Billiards
1731 State St.
April 6
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Wing Stop
2255 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
April 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Lucas Brothers
2318 25th St.
April 9
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Starbucks
1865 N. National Road
April 9
Critical violations: 1
An employee was observed handling personal items while conducting food preparation. Employees are to wash their hands between tasks and may not handle personal items during food prep.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Big Woods
11622 N.E. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
April 10
Critical violations: 3
Potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at or above 135° Fahrenheit. The nacho cheese and tomato sauce in the hot holding was measured at 110-115° Fahrenheit. The chemical sanitizer for the ware wash machine at the bar area is not functioning properly with low-to-none ppm. Dishwashing at the bar must be done at the three-based sink until it is repaired. A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backsiphonage of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the retail food establishment, including on hose bibbs with or without a hose attached, and backsiphonage prevention. The spray hose was attached to the line at the mop sink.
Noncritical violations: 6
n Down E Farms at Duck Creek Gardens
5073 N. State Road 9, Hope
April 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Arby’s
11999 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
April 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Wendy’s
2945 N. National Road
April 11
Critical violations: 1
An employee was observed consuming a drink from an open beverage container and dumping ice in the rinse bay of the ware washing sink. Employees are to consume beverages from closed containers and in designated locations.
Noncritical violations: 4
n Zaharako’s
329 Washington St.
April 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 8
n Hog Molly Brewing Company
830 Depot St.
April 11
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Greentree at Westwood
4895 Pine Ridge Drive
April 11
Critical violations: 1
Food products in the prep cooler were held at 51° Fahrenheit and the internal thermometer read at 50° Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods are to be held at 41° Fahrenheit or below. The walk-in cooling unit is to be used until the unit is repaired.
Noncritical violations: 5
n Harrison Lake Golf and Dining
588 S. County Club Road
April 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
n Apna Kitchen
1608 Cottage Ave.
April 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n NTS Hotel, Inc.
110 Carr Hill Road
April 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Apna Bazaar
1609 Cottage Ave.
April 12
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n McAlister’s Deli
2025 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
April 15
Critical violations: 1
Potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41° Fahrenheit or below in the cold holding counter cooler. Shredded pork was measured at 49.8° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: None
n Pepper Palace, Inc.
11622 N.E. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
April 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Sojourn Coffee
2380 25th St.
April 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Columbus Skateland
260 Talley Road
April 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Thornton’s
12001 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
April 15
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n The Big Cheese
2403 Cottage Ave.
April 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n 7K Farms
3155 W. County Road 650N
April 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 5
n Lincoln Park Concessions
2501 Lincoln Park Drive
April 16
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Circle K
10080 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh
April 17
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 1
n Camilla’s
1824 25th St.
April 17
Critical violations: 5
An employee drink was stored in the food prep area. Drinks with straws are to be provided and stored away from food preparation. Items were stored on the prep cooler unit at 50-55° Fahrenheit. All items are to be held at 41° Fahrenheit or below. Spray hoses in the food prep area are not connected to backflow prevention devices. A large accumulation of drain flies were found at the bar area. The facility is to be free from insect activity. Toxic items in spray bottles and the pump sprayer are to be labeled for their contents.
Noncritical violations: 11
n Rivera’s Mi Tierra
1461 Central Ave.
April 18
Critical violations: 2
Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The can opener blade was covered with food residue. A handwashing facility shall be accessible at all times. The handwashing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a large plastic bowl.
Noncritical violations: 11
n Big Woods
11622 N.E. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
April 19
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Dollar General
16300 S. Jonesville Road
April 19
Critical violations: 1
Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment or single-service items. Laundry detergent was stored above tea and toilet paper.
Noncritical violations: 4
n Max and Erma’s
12105 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh
April 22
Critical violations: 1
Improper beverage containers were used by food employees in the prep and kitchen areas.
Noncritical violations: 9
n Fourth Street Bar and Grill
433 Fourth St.
April 23
Critical violations: 2
Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents to the food is not exposed to potential contaminants. Two food product cans were found severely dented. Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized immediately after cleaning. The concentration of sanitizer was reading below 50 bpm out of 400 bpm.
Noncritical violations: 7
n Sabor De La Vida
11700 N. U.S. 31
April 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n Camilla’s
1824 25th St.
April 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Community Center of Hope
543 Washington St., Hope
April 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Dollar General
16250 S. Jonesville Road
April 23
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n McAlister’s Deli
2025 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
April 24
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites
2820 Merchants Mile
April 24
Critical violations: 2
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. Cream cheese on display was measured at 62° Fahrenheit and waffle batter was measured at 55° Fahrenheit. 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.
Noncritical violations: 2
n Brix Haus Brewing
8111 E. County Road 450N
April 25
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 4
n 450 North Spirits
8111 E. County Road 450N
April 25
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: None
n The Nortonburg Wine Garden
8111 E. County Road 450N
April 25
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 2
n Knead for Sweets Baking Co.
8111 E. County Road 450N.
April 25
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: 3
n Homes 2 Suites
131 Carrie Lane
April 25
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. Boiled eggs on the breakfast line were measured at 85° Fahrenheit and cream cheese on the breakfast line was measured at 53° Fahrenheit.
Noncritical violations: 2
