Jefferson County Food & Safety Report

The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments that include restaurants, bars, day cares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, hotels/motels, mobile units and concession stands. Inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists.

Electronic copies of retail food inspection reports are available on the Arkansas Food Inspection Portal. To access the portal, visit the food protection page on the Arkansas Department of Health website at www.healthy.arkansas.gov.

Here are recent reports:

■ CHARROS, 2500 Olive St. Date of inspection Dec. 21, 2023. At least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.

■ CHILI’S, 5511 Olive St. Date of inspection Dec. 21. Observation: Walls are soiled in kitchen area. Corrective Action: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observation: Air vents need to cleaned.

■ SAM’S SOUTHERN EATERY, 1704 E. Harding Ave. Date of inspection Dec. 21. Did not see thermometers in all coolers. Keep them visible. PF Observation: Out of test strips. Ask your chemical salesperson for chlorine test strips. Corrective Action: Test strips must be available and used to test the strength of chemical sanitizing solutions. Light in wall in cooler not working properly.

■ SAMS SOUTHERN EATERY, 7003 Dollarway Road, White Hall. Date of inspection Dec. 21. Out of paper towels at hand sink. Corrected. Food workers shall wear hair restraints, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair. Restroom doors should be self-closing. Observation: Some areas are not constructed as to be easily cleanable. Corrective Action: The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Observation: Area around cooking equipment visibly soiled. Corrective Action: Clean the physical facilities as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observation: Permit has expired. Corrective Action: It is unlawful to operate a retail food establishment without a valid permit. Contact the billing office at 501661-2171 to ensure that you are in compliance with the law.

■ SAV-A-LOT GROCERY, 600 Ash St. Date of inspection Dec. 21. At least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Observed boxes stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer. Food must be stored in compliance with established regulations. Observed a box of single service items in stored area stored on the floor. Items must be stored to prevent contamination. Observation: Walls are soiled in meat market area. Corrective Action: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

■ LAUGH N LEARN 2 CHILDCARE CENTER, 2617 S. Hazel St. Date of inspection Dec. 20. At least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Must have a sign or poster that notifies food workers to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food workers and shall be clearly visible to food workers. Observation: Walls are soiled in kitchen area. Corrective Action: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

■ SUPER 1 FOODS, 2721 Camden Road. Date of inspection Dec. 20. Observed paper products stored directly on floor. Items must be stored to prevent contamination.

■ SUPER 1 FOODS deli, 2721 Camden Road. Date of inspection Dec. 20. Observation: Floors in deli area needs to be cleaned. Corrective Action: Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident.

■ SUPER 1 FOODS deli, 5805 Dollarway Road. Date of inspection Dec. 20. Observation: Observed missing ceiling tile in deli area. Observation: Floor in walkin cooler needs cleaning. Corrective Action: Clean the physical facilities as often as necessary to keep them clean.