Business

April 2012 Health Department Inspection Results

By Derrick |

We’ve got a new batch of health inspections in for April. Please enjoy:

Establishment Critical Non Critical Critical Comments
Hidden Hills Golf Course 0 0 N/A
Rosie’s Diner 0 6 Cooler seal, Ventilation hood soiled, Light shield
Bloomfield IGA 3 11 Can opener blade, Improper utensil being used, Food storage, Hand wash sink plumbing, Cooler seal, Outer door protection, Microwave in deli area
Taco Bell 0 3 Labeling, Thermometer not present
Sportsman Pub 0 3 Light shield, Mop storage, Routine cleaning
Greene County Sherriff’s Dept 0 1 Light shield
Freedom Country Store 1 0 Adulterated Cans
Dollar General (Worthington) 0 1 Restroom waste receptacle
Linton Cinema III 0 0 N/A
Bobe’s Pizza 1 7 Improper utensils being used, Pizza oven rack soiled, Food Storage, Walk-in cooler shelves, Routine cleaning

For questions or concerns, please contact the Greene County Health Department.

Downtown A-Frame Readies for New Business

By brooks |
Downtown A-Frame

By Brux B.

Downtown Linton has been getting a lot of improvements lately and the former Conklin’s Auto Sales next to Jim Carey’s Grill is one of the newest buildings to be added to the list. The property was recently purchased from the Conklin family by Larry H. Bosell of Bloomfield. He is CEO of the Ten70 Group which specializes in construction and destruction. “Ten70″ refers to the code used to send fire trucks in over emergency channels; Bosell had served several years as Indiana State Fire Marshall in the 1980′s and other various fire related positions across Indiana, South Carolina and Oregon. Continue reading →

March 2012 Health Department Inspection Results

By Derrick |

We’ve got a new batch of health inspections in for March. Please enjoy:

Establishment Critical Non Critical Critical Comments
Dairy Queen (Bloomfield) 0 2 Covered waste basket, Mop storage
El Ranchito 3 9 Certified Food Handler, Cross contamination, Date and labeling
Front Porch 0 4 Shelving in Walk-in Cooler rusty, Light shield
Vest Quick Mart 0 5 Ice machine needs cleaned, Single service items not properly stored, Mop storage.  Ice machine needs cleaned, Single service items not properly stored, Mop storage
C.B. Hatfield’s 0 0 N/A
Jo Etta Pizza Villa 0 0 Opening Inspection
Dad Ez 0 0 Opening Inspection
Pepperoni Grill 3 4 Walk-in cooler is has mildew build up, Hand wash sink improperly used, Back flow device needed
Ja-Lin Catering 0 0 N/A
Gypsy Moon 0 0 Opening Inspection
Cinco De Mayo 1 6 Reach-in cooler temp, Date and labeling, Hand towels not present at hand wash sink, Mop storage

For questions or concerns, please contact the Greene County Health Department.

Charlotte’s Unique Boutique Opens in New Location

By chris |
Charlotte's Sign Installation

Today, Charlotte Hardesty, the sole proprietor of Charlotte’s Unique Boutique, will re-open the women’s clothing store in her new location at 116 N. Main Street.  A “VIP Kickoff Event” will begin Friday, February 3rd through Sunday, February 5th — offering a shopping alternative to those not watching ‘the big game” on Sunday.  Shop online at www.ShopAtCharlottes.com

Photos by Derrick Tennant

January 2012 Health Department Inspection Results

By Derrick |

As the Greene County Daily World stated last month, local food service businesses have been inspected and the results are starting to come in:

Establishment Critical Non Critical Critical Comments
Francisco de Borja Coffee 0 1 N/A
Smokers Host #304 0 3 N/A
La Fiesta 3 7 Dishwasher, Can Opener Blade Soiled, Date & Labeling
Litehouse Lunch Box 0 3 N/A
Geneva’s Pizza 0 0 N/A
Grip’s Pizza 2 8 Date & Labeling, Can Opener Blade Soiled
Bloomfield American Legion 0 0 N/A
Petro Plus Worthington 3 6 Hand Wash Sink use & plumbing, Date & Labeling
Worthington Country Market 0 1 N/A
Knucklehead Saloon 2 3 Hand Wash Sink, Date & Labeling

For questions or concerns, please contact the Greene County Health Department.

Patti Jones says farewell to City Hall

By jared |

A reception was held at City Hall today to celebrate the completion of Patti Jones’ term as Mayor.

Patti took over command of the city after her late husband, Tom Jones, passed away unexpectedly in early March. We at The Lintonian are proud of Patti and what she has accomplished in such a short period of time.

Best of luck to Patti in her future endeavors. We know that she will continue to support Linton for years to come!

Photos by Brooks Benefiel

New Resturaunt in Linton: Daily Dish

By Derrick |
Menu inside the Daily Dish

On the tail of Jared’s post about Legends closing, I had to bring more food news.  For those of you that don’t know yet, there’s a “new” eatery downtown.  The Double Dog Trish’s Dishes The Daily Dish is located on East Vincennes street.  Catering mainly to the breakfast and lunch crowd, The Dish serves a nice assortment of sandwiches, salads, and miscellaneous food.  If you get there early enough, you can even enjoy a bowl of soupe du jour. Continue reading →

Downtown Revitalization Walkthrough #1

By brooks |

Downtown Linton snuffs out flame at local BBQ joint

By jared |

The smoke will no longer be rolling through the streets of Downtown Linton. According to a statement on their Official Facebook page, Legends Smokehouse will soon be closing its doors.

The restaurant, located at 12 North Main Street in Linton, opened its doors in August of this year and provided a new, finger lickin’ alternative to local foodies in their slow-smoked barbecue and homemade sauces.

A wall post from owners, Odus and Ronda Ball, claims that they have been “struggling to make it over the past few months.”

We are saddened to see another promising establishment disappear. Linton has already lost three other eateries (The Double Dog, 2010, American Pie Pizzeria, 2011 and Trish’s, 2011) within the past few years. Here’s hoping that another brave soul will find success in the Linton dining scene.

Read a statement from Odus and Ronda Ball after the jump. Continue reading →