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Partly cloudy. High 81F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph..

Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 64F. Winds light and variable.

The Environmental Public Health Office of the Henry County Health Department conducted and released 23 routine inspections the last week of August.

County inspectors identified 10 critical violations and 14 non-critical violations.

Little Huskers Kettle Corn at Sulphur Springs Park had one critical violation during a temporary visit on Aug. 26. The hand sink and three compartment sink were observed to be blocked.

LA Liquid Catering and Hot Dog Car at the 1400 Plaza had one non-critical violation during a temporary visit on Aug. 26. The water pressure for the hand sink was observed with low pressure with a small stream of water.

The Side Pocket Bar and Grill in New Castle had two non-critical violations during a routine visit on Aug. 26. The exhaust hood, baffles, exterior of the deep fryer, and bar beverage dispenser was observed to be soiled. The lights above the cooking equipment were observed to be non-shatter-proof bulbs. A light was also missing a cover.

Town Tavern in New Castle had one non-critical violation during a routine visit on Aug. 26. There were no paper towels provided at the hand sink at the bar or in the restroom.

Los Amigos in New Castle had three critical violations and two non-critical violations during a routine and follow-up visit on Aug. 29. The items addressed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. An employee was observed changing gloves and did not wash their hands. A pan of raw beef was stored above ready to eat food in the reach-in cooler. Several containers of ready to eat food in a reach-in cooler were observed without date markings. A small plate was being used as a scoop. A large pot was hand washed in the three compartment sink and was not sanitized.

McDonald’s in Knightstown had one critical violation and one non-critical violation during a routine visit on Aug. 30. A can opener was observed soiled with food debris. A loose frozen burger was observed on the bottom of the burger freezer.

Love’s Travel Stop in Knightstown had one critical violation and two non-critical violations during a routine visit on Aug. 30. Ice machines for ice in bag sales were observed to be soiled with a mold-like substance. Used ware sets were observed on the floor. The hand sink in the kitchen did not reach 100 degrees in one minute.

New Castle Roadhouse had two critical violations and three non-critical violations during a routine visit on Aug. 25. The person listed as the certified food handler was not employed. An employee was observed making salads without gloves on. A plastic bag of single service cups was observed sitting on the floor. The deep fryer, exhaust hood, grill, stove, and oven were observed to be soiled. The main backflow prevention valve had a leak. The three compartment sink was loose from the wall.

Payne’s Restaurant at Belgian Horse Winery had one non-critical violation during a routine visit on Aug. 24. The three compartment sink drain and water heater were observed leaking.

Wilbur Wright Elementary School in New Castle had two critical violations and one non-critical violation during a routine visit on Aug. 30. An employee was observed putting gloves on without washing their hands. The main reach-in cooler was not maintaining food at the required cold holding. No paper towels were provided at the hand sink.

A Nerdy BBQ at Belgian Horse Winery, Subway in Love’s Travel Stop in Knightstown, Neighborhood Pizzas in New Castle, Country Charm Flower Farm at Sulphur Springs Days, Tropical Shaved Ice in New Castle, Henry County Saddle Club in New Castle, Knightstown Community High School, Scooters Bar and Grill in New Castle, The Back Porch Bar in New Castle, El Venezolano Food Truck at Belgian Horse Winery, Yogi Bear Jellystone Park in Knightstown, Ohana Donuts and Ice Cream at Belgian Horse Winery, and Custard Dogs at Belgian Horse Winery had no violations during this time.

Unless there is an immediate risk to public health and safety, Indiana regulations give business owners 10 days to review food inspection reports before releasing them to the public.

According to the Indiana State Health Department (ISHD), critical violations are “more likely than other violations to significantly contribute to food contamination, illness or environmental health hazard.” Restaurant operators are required by law to correct critical violations at the time of inspection, unless the health inspector agrees to a longer time frame to correct more complex issues.

For more information on local restaurant inspection reports, visit the health department at 1201 Race St., Suite 208, New Castle, or call 765-521-7059.

To view an online copy of the Indiana Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements, visit https://henrycohealthdept.org/environmental-public -health/.

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