Food inspection reports: February 2025

Routine food inspections were conducted by the Owen County Health Department during the month of February. Reported below are the critical and non-critical comments left for these establishments:

2-13

Sweet Valley Ice Cream, 330 W. State Road 46, Spencer: No violations.

Pantry Pizzeria, 330 W. State Road 46, Spencer: No violations.

Papi Chulo’s Cantina, 330 W. State Road 46, Spencer: 1 critical. Observed open, pre-made food with no “prepared-on” or similar labeling in the walk-in fridge. 2 non-critical. Observed improper scoop for salsa storage; observed frozen chicken products sitting out and un-thawed (2:10 p.m.). When asked how long they’d been out, was informed they were set out that morning.

2-20

Hopper’s Hut, food truck: 1 non-critical. Must clean off food prep surfaces before preparing food.

Casey’s General Store, 639 W. State Road 46, Spencer: 1 critical. Observed food products (Combos Stuffed Snacks) being stored with antifreeze. 1 non-critical. Observed open ice cream cones laying on the counter behind the cold brew machine.

2-24

Chambers Restaurant, 72 W. Market Street, Spencer: 2 critical. Observed no designated handwashing sink in back kitchen. Recommendation – dedicate one bay of the two-bay sink in the middle of the kitchen as the handwashing sink; observed employee cutting tomatoes for salad bar without wearing gloves. 1 non-critical. Observed several ceiling tiles with an accumulation of dust, water damage and warped in the kitchen above food prep surfaces.