Reports from the Madison County Health Department, based on recent inspections of restaurants and other places that serve food. A critical violation is one that could significantly contribute to contamination, illness or environmental hazard. A non-critical violation is a minor violation, unlikely to contribute to contamination, illness or environmental hazard. Potentially hazardous food is food that needs to be kept below 31 degrees or above 135 degrees. Restaurants may have corrected violations between the time of the inspection and the publication of this report. All reports are from routine bi-annual inspections, unless otherwise indicated.

* Indicates violation repeated from earlier inspection. Must correct immediately or further action will be taken by Mad. Co. Health Dept.

R Indicates repeated violations

All food and self-serve items must be stored at least six inches above floor.

El Chile Poblano, One Plaza Dr., Pendleton - March 10

Critical violations: 1. (*) Hand sink in server station blocked with a bucket of sanitizer. 2. Sanitizer water had no sanitizer solution in it. 3. (*) Hand sink in kitchen found with towels and sponges in it. 4. Hamburger and melted cheese on make table were at 118º and 112º, respectively. 5. (*) Certified food handler not present. 6. Shrimp found in direct contact with ice, as cooling method.

Non-critical violations: 1. Powder substances (white, brown and tan) found not labeled. 2. Employee observed handling ready-to-eat foods without gloves. 3. Black substance found inside ice maker.

Eastside Elementary Sch., 844 Scatterfield Rd., Anderson - Mar. 25

Non-critical violation: 1. Pan of nacho cheese found in walk in cooler with no lid on it.

Anderson Christian Sch., 2625 Lindberg Rd., Anderson - March 25

No violations found.

East Side Middle Sch., 2300 Lindberg Rd., Anderson - March 25

No violations found.

Taco Bell 20865, 1422 Raible Ave., Anderson - April 2

Non-critical violations: 1. Racks in dry storage area found very dusty and sticky. 2. Mop sink not draining.

Mancino’s, 1606 Scatterfield Rd., Anderson - April 17

Critical violations: 1. Bottle containing chemical found with no label. 2. Sliced ham and beef found in walk-in cooler being held past 7 day period. 3. Employees found eating a pizza that was on the wooden make table.

Non-critical violations: 1. Ceiling tiles above make table and in chemical room were missing. 2. No thermometer found under vegetables on make table. 3. No thermometer provided in freezer unit next to 3-bay sink. 4. Black substance found growing on inside of ice maker.

Pendleton Elementary School, 327 S. East St., Pendleton - April 17

Critical violation: 1. Hash browns found on serving line at 117º.

Valley Grove Scool, 2100 S. 300 East, Anderson - April 27

No violations found.

Bejing City Buffet, 3035 W. U.S. 36, Pendleton - April 30

Critical violations: 1. Bottles of soap found next to raw shrimp on sink. 2. (*) Eggs on prep. table found at 72º. 3. (*) Pan of chicken found under prep table. 4. (*) Can opener found very soiled. 5. Raw chicken in walk-in cooler found uncovered. 6. Chicken wings found on buffet at 99º. 7. (R) No sanitizer water was present in kitchen. 8. Several items found uncovered in reach-in cooler. 9. Possible cross contamination found - shrimp being stored with raw chicken on prep. table. 10. Pan of whole green peppers found sitting directly on top of pan of cut green peppers and onions.

Non-critical violations: 1. (*) Soap and paper towels not provided at hand sink in kitchen. 2. (R) Tub of chicken found stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler. 3. Several tubs of packaged beef found stored on floor in freezer. 4. Many food items found uncovered in refrigeration unit. 5. Wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer between uses. 6. Reach-in refrigeration unit found leaking. 7. Plate and bowl found sitting directly on top of raw pork. 8. One pair of tongs being used between raw pork, beef, chicken, etc. 9. No thermometer provided at prep. table. 10. There is an approximate 1 1/2” gap at top of back door.

Deb and Donna’s Diner, 609 E. State St., Pendleton - April 30

Critical violation: 1. Several food items found not properly date marked.

Vermillion Place, 449 Main St., Anderson - May 4

Critical violations: 1. Employees observed handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands. 2. Employee not sanitizing slicer during cleaning process.

Dollar General Store, 1177 E. 53rd St., Anderson.

Non-critical violation: 1. Door standing open.

Madewell Ice Cream, 2336 Columbus Ave., Anderson - May 4

Critical violations: 1. Inside of refrigeration and freezer units are not clean. 2. Dishes being washed in 3-bay sink are not being sanitized.

Non-critical violation: 1. Thermometers not provided in refrigeration and freezer units.

Killbuck Snack Bar, 3181 N. 200 East, Anderson - May 6

Non-critical violation: 1. Thermometer in glass front refrigeration in kitchen found broken.

Madison Co. Voiture 510, <.b>1600 Rangeline Rd., Anderson - May 7

Non-critical violation: 1. Back door in the bar does not seal, and sliding door was open.

Asian Star, 1900 S. Anderson St., Elwood - May 7

Critical violation: 1. Chicken found on the counter at 56º.

Gas America Service, 1795 Anderson St., Elwood - May 7

Critical violation: 1. Employees washing hands in 3-bay sink in back storage room: (Mop sink provided with soap and paper towels). 2. Hand sink in front is being used for purposes other than hand washing.

Non-critical violation: 1. Rest room door no longer self-closing and was standing open.

Venus Chocolate Shop, 2840 “A” St., Elwood - May 7

No violations found.

Subway, 1507 Ind. 37, Elwood - May 7

No violations found.

Anderson University, 1215 University Blvd., Anderson - May 7

Critical violations: 1. Cut fruit stored in refrigeration not date marked. 2. Chemical cleaner bottles found in main kitchen were not labeled.

Non-critical violations: 1. Walk-in freezer in main kitchen at 20º. 2. Back door of Haven does not properly seal at the bottom.