Food inspection reports: March 2025

Routine food inspections were conducted by the Owen County Health Department during the month of March 2025. Reported below are the critical and non-critical comments left for these establishments:

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SommHerr’s Bakery, 125 E. Main St., Gosport: 2 non-critical. All foods prepared within the establishment not intended for immediate consumption must have dates on the labels. Can use “prepared on,” “packaged on” or “expires by” dating. Cold-holding equipment needs to have a temperature-measuring device for easy viewing.

Dollar General #11053, 600 N. Seventh St., Gosport: No violations found.

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Gosport Tavern, 130 E. Main St., Gosport: pre-operational inspection. Suggestion – hang “watch your step” signage on the inside of both bathroom doors.

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Dollar General #3676, 293 W. St. Rd. 46, Spencer: 3 non-critical. Observed dust buildup on the front of Pepsi/Celsius cooler. Observed a buildup of debris inside the cooler. Observed dirt buildup on the wire racks of the milk cooler. The floor needs to be cleaned under the trash can containing mops and brooms, located in the back corner of the store.

Circle K #4700020, 148 E. Morgan St., Spencer: 3 non-critical. Observed soda spilled on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed syrup on the floor, walls, nozzles and hoses on the syrup boxes for the fountain machine in the back storage area. Clean up to prevent insect/rodent attraction. Door handles and cabinet surfaces are sticky to the touch.

Circle K #4702370, 404 W. Morgan St., Spencer: 1 critical, 2 non-critical. Observed ants under the counter containing coffee machines. Management has spoken with an exterminator. Cleanup counter and storage area to remove debris. Syrup boxes for soda fountain: observed some leaking onto the floor, a buildup of syrup on the floor, nozzles and hoses. Clean up to prevent insect/rodent attraction. Buildup of debris under the storage shelf containing extra syrup boxes and extra drinks.

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