Yasmin International Market — Attraction in Minerva Park

First of all my response   and reaction were a result  of how you guys handled  my concern about the cross contamination issue , had you guys taken the  time and listen to my concerns about the food safety issue and  were  more professional and took immediate corrective actions , i probably wouldn't  call the health department  , cause  you guys ignored me and didnt care much about a serious health issue i had to reach out to the health department. Second its a shame that you guys  been in business  for 16 years still dont greet your customers , thank them for coming  and asking if they find everything ok !!! let alone not listening to them when they raise a health safety issue !!!  I think you guys lack the basics of  running a business  instead of  every time i come by  the store , i see you guys behind the counter  doing nothing !!! What a great way to run a business !!! Third i my self have a food certification , worked , managed and owned businesses, so i have the eyes and the knowledge  of  the experts in the food business  , when i see a food  violations like the one your employee was doing, i  had to say something and its my right and obligation to the public  as well as  consumer to raise food safery  issue , as far the health  inspector   who agreed when i told her about the cross contamination and she suggests that it should 've been 2 separate  meat grinders, one for the chicken or at least wash, rinse and sanitize the machine after grinding the chicken , and i was taken  so seriously  thats why she showed up the very next day , i dont understand  how is it ok for  you guys to grind chicken and beef, lamb in tbe same meat grinder ???  How is it  a safe practice, the whole world know its cross contamination!! And  a safety  food violation . As far your inspection  it was the first thing i checked when i left the store , and i found quite interesting  facts about the violations  your store had specially  after my complaint ( 5 critical violations and 5 non critical  ) to be exact , so please dont mislead the public and say you have no violations, by the way your inspection report is a public  informations !!!! And i will never go back to store with so many health violations , again what a great way to invite a customer back , lack of basics business skills , no...

The worst experience ever with my African husband today. So me and him went to the store with a receipt because he brought some meat and left one package there at the market. He went to the lady cashier and she said go to the manager. So the manager took his receipt. Because he took all the proof my husband had. He acted like he was going to find a resolution for the missing meat he left. So he ask the manager to replace or give his money back. Long story short another man. I'm assuming his son. Steps in said it's not the store responsibility to replace it. But it's funny because every American store I go too. They replace and give money back. My husband was patient and was not rude at all Untill they refused to find a solution to his purchased items. So my husband keep ranting on and on. Still he refused to solve the problem. Even though a worker said he did leave his meat there. All of the store owners were rude to the African women cashier. Yelling at her and was mad at her like it was her fault. I went off too! Because all stores should replace left items. But they refuse. This man was rude after I told my husband. He should stop shopping with Arabics because of this reason specifically. Yes they hire African descents. But they talk poorly about us and treat us rudely like they did my husband and the cashier. He also was mad because of my statement. But it's true some Arabics only care about Black people's money and have very little respect for us. My husband said he will not return. I'm happy because you don't treat people that way. Especially when the customers are predominately Black! He said all I do is know how to cuss and I'm consuming his air. I told him off. I'm here for my husband. I don't shop at your stores! He stated call the police after the manger took my husband's receipt. But the funny thing is this market sell bongs and most of them drink and have the nerve to judge me. Not only they stolen my husband meat he brought, they didn't care to replace it at all. So yes anybody would be upset!!!!! Please Black people there a many African markets in Columbus Ohio. These men are rascist and disrespectful. They wouldn't even have a bussiness without...

Absolutely love this market!!! Extremely pleased with the cleanliness, well stocked goods and staff! This is by far the most well taken care of halal market in town! Thanks Yasmin for providing excellent food for my family and your excellent service!

After reading some of the harsh reviews, I thought it necessary to elaborate more with my experience. I've been shopping at Yasmin market since 2004! It is a family owned business and back then it was smaller. My first impression of the owner then and now remains the same, very kind with great since of humor! I'm extremely pleased with his business dealings because unlike other halal markets in town, he's reinvested in his market for the benefit of us customers. Other markets have the same old freezers, registers, space and/or products. He's modernized, expanded (with size, products and staff) and has kept the property safe for customers!

I am black American woman and I have never been disrespected nor been made to feel like a lower class person by the owner, his family or staff! I'm extremely surprised of reviews stating the owners are racists against blacks or refuse business, as the majority of their staff and customers are either black or African. Sadly, I believe a few people have a vendetta against this family because their statements do not match up with reality. Perhaps, some should take a step back and realize that this is a diverse business with diverse customers (we are in America) and everyone does not have the same mannerisms. Stop looking for bad in everything and look at the good because there's a lot of good going on at Yasmin. I know this is a long review but some things really needed to be addressed by real customers like me! Thanks again Yasmin staff for always providing your best in goods...