TERRE HAUTE —
June 11-15:
McDonald’s, 2633 S. Indiana 46, (2 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Food residue observed in handwash sink; Flies observed throughout dining room and kitchen.
Los Tres Caminos, 5147 S. U.S. 41, (2 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) No one in charge at beginning of inspection; Certified food handler expired.
The Smoothie Hut Café & Oasis, 3401 S. U.S. 41 H.C. Mall, (2 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) Observed ice and chocolate syrup in handwash sink; Found debris on ice machine chute.
Taj-Mahal, 1349 S. Third St., (2 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) Soda fountain nozzles found with accumulated black debris and veggie dicer found with old food debris; Spray bottles not marked with common name of chemical.
TGI Friday’s, 3401 S. U.S. 41, (2 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) Dried food observed on knives in rack, Automatic dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer.
Thornton’s #80, 2330 S. Third St., (2 Critical) Ice chutes on soda fountain and the spout to the Banana freeze drink were found with accumulation of debris; Milk in the milk dispenser was observed at 51 degrees, should be 41 degrees or below.
The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #229, 3820 S. U.S. 41, (2 Critical) Wait station soda fountain nozzles found with black/brown debris; Tongs hanging on wall in prep area found with burnt on black debris.
Dew Drop Inn, 1805 N. 19th St., (1 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Bar soda nozzle found with brown debris.
Beef “O” Brady’s Family Sports Pub, 2309 S. Third St., (1 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Potato salad and shredded cheese in topping cooler found at 53 degrees, should be 41 degrees or below.
Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC, 2941 S. Third St., (1 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) Employee observed rinsing pot in handwash sink.
Maurizio’s, 2940 Wabash Ave., (1 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) Handles on handwash sink observed with debris.
Qdoba Mexican Grill, 3510 Riverside Plaza Drive, (1 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) Salsa verde was found with date mark of 6/3/12 which is 2 days past the date of which to use.
Subway, 1120 Wabash Ave., (1 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) Mold observed on chute in ice machine.
Kentucky Fried Chicken #0221, 4400 S. U.S. 41, (1 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) Deboned chicken in walk-in cooler held past date to discard.
Ryves Hall Youth Center, 1356 Locust St., (1 Critical) Found box of rotten tomatoes in walk-in cooler (discarded).
Sav-A-Lot, 3 Plaza North Shopping Center, (1 Non-Critical)
The Landing at Fort Harrison, 3350 N. Fourth St., (1 Non-Critical)
Bethany House, 1402 Locust St., (1 Non-Critical)
Establishments with no violations:
Catholic Charities, 1356 Locust St.
6th Avenue Bar, 796 Lafayette Ave.
St. Benedict Church, 130 S. Ninth St.
Fox Canteen Inc. & Vending, 1219 N. Fruitridge Ave.
Follow-ups:
Little Caesars, 1834 Lafayette Ave. (No Violations)
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: July 2, 2012
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: April 29-May 3
The Vigo County Health Department inspected the following food establishments April 29-May 3:
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VIDEO: Two morel mushroom recipes in less than two minutes
The latest online video in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife’s CookIN Gone Wild series highlights morel mushrooms — a delicacy in Indiana that many people hunt for every spring.
- Restaurant Inspections: May 13, 2013
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: A Rhubarb Nut Bread for the season
Last fall we went to the Covered Bridge Festival. Gene loves to go. Anyway, I got to talking to this lady, Treva Smith, at Bridgeton.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Healthy Granola Bars good for everyone
I always liked Granola bars. Also Granola, to eat by handful. Pat Coolley always keeps granola on hand to nibble on. I don’t like raisins so I use dried cherries or cranberries instead. Instead of brown sugar use Splenda or your choice. I also use sugar-free syrup. So my husband, Gene, can eat these bars, too. This recipe comes from Rose Hill Community Church.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Make these party potatoes in advance
I always enjoy mashed potatoes. I never thought you could improve them. But this is so good.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Pizza lovers will enjoy this burger
My boys always enjoyed pizza burgers. You can take this recipe and make for 1 or 2 or a larger crowd.
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Rich Products Corp. food recall includes Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Food items that were distributed in Indiana are being voluntarily recalled by Rich Products Corp., following a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli 0121(E. coli). Two cases have been reported in Indiana.
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TRIED ’N’ TRUE: Chicken Broccoli Casserole
We always like chicken and broccoli casserole. But it takes so many ingredients, and a lot of the time and I don’t always have all the ingredients.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Quick and easy Calico Beans
A few years ago there was a recipe in the Terre Haute Star for Calico Beans. We tried it and really liked it. So here is my variation.
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Tried ‘n’ True: Cheeseburger ’n’ Fries Casserole makes a quick and yummy meal
Who doesn’t like a cheeseburger and fries?
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Tried ‘n’ True: Heath Bar Coffee Cake a treat for breakfast
When we go up north to visit our friends, I try to take something for breakfast. The men usually go out by themselves at noon or maybe we all four go out. But we eat at home for breakfast. Pat Rhoads gave me this recipe in the late 1960s or early 1970s.
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Feb. 11, 2013
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: A recipe for persimmon pie in the new year
Last summer some friends and I were eating pizza and another friend came up and asked me if I had a recipe for persimmon pie.
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Tried 'n' True" A couple recipes for New Year’s Eve/Day gatherings
Can you believe another year has come and almost gone?
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Dec. 17, 2012
The Vigo County Health Department inspected the following food establishments Dec. 3- 7:
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Large Batch Hot Chocolate will hit the spot
I got a cookbook in Princeton, Ill., this past summer when we went to visit our friends, Don and Amanda Condit and also Bill and Eileen Knapp. We had a girls’ day out and went to Princeton.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Company coming? Make cinnamon rolls
Have company coming? Why not make some cinnamon rolls?
This recipe comes from Berynce Coleman. She is 93 or 94 years old and this was her mother’s recipe. -
TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Looking for a surprise? Look inside these cookies
At Christmastime we are always looking for surprises. This cookie recipe has a surprise in it. I don’t remember where I got this recipe. I enjoy making these all through the year.
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St. Joseph Parish cookbook sales aid food bank
Copies of “Feeding the Flock” are moving faster than white chicken chili as a historic parish raises money for a local food bank.
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: Try pumpkin pizza instead of pumpkin pie
At Morton, Ill., they have a Pumpkin Festival. It is a big deal and a lot of fun. There is also a pumpkin chuckin’ contest. There’s all sizes and shapes. Our dear friends, Bill and Eileen Knapp, live in Morton. Eileen always sends me a book of activities.
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Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese issues recall
A south-central Kentucky business has issued a voluntary recall on certain cheeses after testing found the presence of bacteria in a few samples.
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: Use cabbage and/or lettuce in this Asian Cabbage Salad
This past summer, we had a potluck at church. I’m always looking for something new to serve when we have a potluck. Mary Jo Licata gave this recipe to me.
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SENIOR MENU: Nov. 2, 2012
Reservations are required 24 hours in advance at all senior citizens dining sites in Vigo, Clay, Parke, Vermillion, Sullivan and Putnam counties
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SENIOR MENU: Oct. 26, 2012
Reservations are required 24 hours in advance at all senior citizens dining sites in Vigo, Clay, Parke, Vermillion, Sullivan and Putnam counties.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Church Burgers great for a fall party, or for small group
This summer we had a picnic at Brick Methodist Church. Everyone that ever went to Brick was invited. We had a very good time. Our pastor, Judy Williams, brought the meat. She got the recipe from Zion Methodist Church. These burgers were so good. We all wanted the recipe.
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Oct. 15, 2012
The Vigo County Health Department inspected the following food establishments Sept. 24 to 28:
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Hamburger Skillet Stew will feed a little or a lot
When we were farming we raised a lot of green beans.
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Vermillion County Bakersfest produces lemon recipes
The theme of the 15th Annual Bakersfest, staged on Oct. 3 at Vermillion County Fairgrounds, was “Baking with Lemons.”
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: Make Pork Chops and Potatoes Dinner in slow cooker
When we were farming, I always had to take lunch (and sometimes an evening meal) to the fields.
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: April 29-May 3





