COLUMBUS, Ohio - A McDonald's restaurant located on 619 Harrisburg Pike in Columbus was temporarily shut down by Columbus Public Health following an investigation prompted by a customer's disturbing discovery. Luther Tibbs, a Columbus man, claimed to have found a crack pipe in his meal, leading to concerns about the safety and hygiene practices at the fast food chain.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when Tibbs visited the nearby McDonald's for a quick bite like any other day. However, his routine stop turned into an alarming experience. After receiving his order and driving away, Tibbs discovered an object resembling a crack pipe within his food.

Shocked by the finding, Tibbs returned to the McDonald's and approached the store's manager to express his concerns. The manager denied any involvement by the restaurant's staff in placing the object in Tibbs' order.

Upon receiving Tibbs' complaint, Columbus Public Health launched an investigation, which resulted in the temporary closure of the McDonald's location. The health department conducted a food inspection and filed a report on Wednesday, forcing the restaurant to suspend its operations.

According to the inspection report, Tibbs placed his order at the drive-thru window at 9:15 a.m. The order was packed by the general manager, who stated that she double-folded the bag before passing it to a 10-year employee, who then gave it to Tibbs. However, at 10:18 a.m., Tibbs returned to the restaurant to inform the staff about the crack pipe found in his bag.

The inspection report further revealed that a supervisor, a 20-year employee of the restaurant, contacted the police upon receiving Tibbs' complaint. The customer subsequently returned to the drive-thru window on foot at 10:30 a.m. to seek a resolution.

The inspection conducted by Columbus Public Health did not confirm or deny whether the object found in Tibbs' bag was indeed a crack pipe. However, the health department affirmed that the investigation focused on the facility and took the complaint seriously.

Signs outside the McDonald's displayed conflicting messages about its status. While some signs stated that the drive-thru was open, others mentioned that the lobby was closed. Employees gave mixed responses, with one stating that the drive-thru was temporarily closed for construction but would reopen soon. Another employee insisted that the restaurant had not been shut down and that the drive-thru would resume its operations within the day.

After passing the inspection, the McDonald's location was cleared to reopen as of 12 p.m. Thursday, as confirmed by Columbus Public Health.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security measures implemented by McDonald's and their potential impact on customers' well-being. Columbus Public Health will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

As of now, McDonald's has not provided any further information regarding the incident or the steps taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.