Restaurant Inspections

Information is from state Health Department records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service inspections unless otherwise noted. Critical violations are defined as items relating directly to factors that lead to food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations are defined as items that relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Feb. 14 Shiloh Christian School Concessions

1707 Johnson Road, Springdale Critical violations: Nacho cheese and chili dispenser have residue that needs cleaning; cabinets have popcorn on the shelves, popcorn machine has grease and popcorn residue in cooking unit; equipment shall be maintained in clean, working condition; clean units in preparation for the next season.

Noncritical violations: None

Jade China

1046 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Water was turned off at only handwashing sink at the time of inspection; water shall be provided at 100 degrees for proper handwashing. Rice noodles hydrating in the bucket were not covered; food shall be protected from contamination with a cover or plastic wrap. Precooked meats, such as steak or chicken, being stored hot at room temperature for cooking; hot holding shall be at 135 degrees or above. Bucket of sanitation water did not have common name on bucket; chemicals shall have the common name of the product placed on working buckets of water.

Noncritical violations: Vinegar bucket was being used as a scoop; vinegar containers are a single-use item and shall not be reused. Cardboard used in window for cold control and on the floor for mats; items used in kitchen shall be smooth and easily cleanable; management shall remove cardboard used as mats and window insulation.

Shiloh Christian Schools

1707 Johnson Road, Springdale Critical violations: Sandwich refrigerator holding lunch meat at 45 degrees and yogurt and mayo at 43 degrees; cold holding shall be maintained at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Road Runner

357 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Hot holding foods thrown out after four hours; must record time to throw out, keep at 135 degrees or above; wings were at 111 degrees and pizza slice was at 112 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Single-service cups on floor in the back room; must be stored six inches off the floor.

Kum & Go

2351 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Taquitos are not at correct hot-holding temperature; maple at 127 degrees; sausage, egg and cheese at 132 degrees; hot held foods shall be held at 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: Ice packaged in store does not have an identification of packaged site; food packaged in the store shall be identified as source on the package; ice shall receive the store number on each package identifying ice as packaged in store.

Feb. 15 Bernice Young Elementary School

301 Pippin Apple Circle, Springdale Critical violations: Observed a white bucket with sanitation water lacking chemical identifying the name; working buckets of cleaning solution shall have the common name of the chemical on the bucket.

Noncritical violations: Ice machine had black residue on white surface of the ice machine; ice machines shall be cleaned with a frequency to prevent soil residue buildup. Observed ceiling tile warped in the mop room; physical facilities shall be maintained in good order; repair ceiling tile to manufacturer’s standards.

McDonald’s

1870 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Managers lack hair restraints while preparing food. Three-compartment sink drain valve is leaking.

TJ’s Sandwich Shop

908 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite C, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food processor plunger is damaged. Current retail food permit is not posted conspicuous to the customer.

Domino’s Pizza

1026 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Hot sauce with date of 02/14/17 was still in production; foods shall be dated for seven days and then discarded.

Noncritical violations: None

Taco Bueno

7420 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Diced tomatoes in the handwashing sink by the prep area; a handwashing sink shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing; maintain the handwashing sink for handwashing only. There was no sanitation water available for use in the kitchen at the time of inspection; sanitation water shall be available for food-contact surfaces. Multiple cold, ready-to-eat foods are not held at 41 degrees or below (salsa at 50 degrees, sour cream at 45 degrees, prep table onions at 45 degrees); ready-to-eat foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or cooler; salsa, sour cream and diced onions were discarded. Diced onions and sour cream were made with date-mark of Tuesday and Monday; salsa lacked date-marking sticker; ready-to-eat foods shall receive a date-mark within 24 hours of production and be discarded after seven days; management shall ensure datemark stickers are used to reflect date that products were made.

Noncritical violations: None

House of Taste

318 S. Archibald Yell Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Demonstration of knowledge of food safety inevident throughout the facility or by appropriate responses and actions. Discontinue use of unapproved beverage containers in food preparation or warewashing area; must have a top and straw; open water bottle was thrown out. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing; pan in handwashing sink was removed. Must have sanitizer in food prep while operating; use 50-100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm quaternary ammonia. All potentially hazardous/ time and temperature control for safety foods must be 41 degrees or below or 135 degrees or above; can not be held at room temperature; salad at buffet line was at 66 degrees, eggs in food prep at 67 degrees, chicken dumplings thawing at 63 degrees; throw out, put in cooler or cook. If potentially hazardous/time and temperature control for safety foods are above 41 degrees or below 135 degrees, they can be out of temperature four hours then must be discarded; must record time if using four hours; salad at buffet was at 66 degrees, with no time record.

Noncritical violations: Time/temperature control for safety foods shall be thawed using an approved method; thaw by cooler, running water, microwave or cooking; put in cooler or prep/cook before reaching above 41 degrees. Food not in the original packages for use in the establishment must be identified with the common name of the food; several food products outside original container and not labeled (sugar/salt). Food must be stored in compliance with established regulations; all foods in cooler and at buffet must be covered or have sneeze guard on buffet. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in accordance with established regulations; keep handles out of product (ice scoop); single-service items stored on the floor; must be six inches off the floor.

Feb. 16

Ledbetter Elementary

275 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington No violations

Waffle House

1281 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: Employee washing dishes, then rinsed hands; employees are required to wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds; manager will conduct handwashing training to re-educate employees on handwashing procedures. Hot water sanitizing warewashing machine did not turn the temp thermo-label black; hot water sanitation shall hit the dishes at 160 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Sonic

4723 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Date on chicken breast (2/15) and sliced lemons (2/14) past the discard date and in production coolers; food shall receive a date of expiration no longer than seven days and then shall be discarded.

Noncritical violations: None

West Fork Elementary School

245 School Ave., West Fork No violations

Feb. 17 East Side Grill

1838 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville

No violations

Casey’s General Store

1037 Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown Critical violations: Foods marked day-old in hot holding ready for service at 95 degrees (meatballs and barbecue beef), foods that are cooled and reused the next day shall be reheated to 165 degrees and then hot held at 135 degrees or above. Hot holding for macaroni and cheese (100 degrees) and chili (98 degrees) not at correct hot-holding temperatures of 135 degrees or above; foods shall be hot held at 135 degrees or above; products were heated to 135 degrees in oven before placing in hot holding for service.

Noncritical violations: None

Dollar General

209 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln Critical violations: Food temperature measuring devices shall be accurate within one degree of the intended range; milk cooler thermometer shows 26 degrees; inspection thermometer shows 39 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Food must be stored in compliance with established regulations; food must be stored six inches off the floor; Starburst candy in the rear of the store is on the ground; cans and bottles can be stored on the floor. Outside dumpster is not closed; pick up trash and litter around the dumpster. Permit is not posted where public can see.

Tony’s Burgers

103 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln Critical violations: Must reheat precooked potentially hazardous and time/ control for safety foods to 165 rapidly, then hot-hold at 135 or above; do not use steam table to reheat, use microwave or stove; chili was at 90 degrees.

Noncritical violations: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in accordance with established regulations; scoop handle was in the ice.

Golden Dragon Buffet

4101 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Follow-up inspection

Critical violations: Raw meat was stored above raw produce in the walk-in cooler; raw meats shall be stored below raw produce.

Noncritical violations: Liquid waste is leaking from dumpster onto the concrete; liquid waste shall not be on the surface; manager stated they will be receiving a new dumpster next week. Dumpster shall be leak-proof with a drain plug. Freezer lid is secured by duct tape; equipment shall be in good repair; establishment shall maintain equipment according to manufacturers instructions.

Bliss Cupcake Cafe

4204 W. Green Acres Road, Suite 100, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Sanitizer in spray bottle was over 100 ppm for chlorine.

Feb. 21 World Gym

866 S. 48th St., Springdale No violations

Mary’s Natural Foods

220 S. Thompson St., Springdale No violations

Frutti Ice

1401 N. 40th St., Springdale No violations

Feb. 23

Core Pub Fayetteville

3671 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville No violations

Just Like Home

3075 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville No violations

Z’s Brick Oven Pizza

2730 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Hot water side of the handwashing sink faucet handle gasket is leaking (repeat issue).

Noncritical violations: Hand-held wire mesh strainer is damaged and lacks replacement. Outside garbage dumpster lids are open. Ceiling light fixture in dry food storage area lacks shielding.

Feltner Brothers

2768 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Handwashing sink cold faucet handle lacks repair (repeat issue).

Noncritical violations: None

Samaritan Community Center

1300 N. Thompson St., Suite G, Springdale

No violations

T’s Oriental Market

1300 N. Thompson St., Suite L, Springdale

No violations

BENTON COUNTY Feb. 13 Taco Bell

106 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands after handling wiping cloth before preparing food on the line.

Noncritical violations: None

Dollar General

106 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Missing thermometer in dairy cooler.

Coleman’s Children’s Academy

103 E. Presidential Drive, Lowell Critical violations: Raw eggs above salad mix inside refrigerator drawer; must be kept below ready-to-eat foods or side-by-side, with a gap between them.

Noncritical violations: None

Feb. 14 Caterpillar Clubhouse

920 S. Carl St., Suite 1, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Sanitizer in spray bottle in the kitchen is reading over 200 ppm, which is too strong.

Noncritical violations: Thermometer in infant refrigerator is reading 44 degrees. Caulk around sink is starting to peel away from the sink and counter; reseal around the sink and counter as needed. Cabinet under the sink has water damage and is no longer in good condition or easily cleanable.

Chuck E Cheese

2006 Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: Dressing on salad bar at 52 degrees, must be kept at 41 degrees or below; if kept on time control, then must have proper procedures and written documents.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoop being kept on top of ice machine; must be kept on a clean, sanitized surface between uses.

Feb. 15 Wendy’s

3355 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Critical violations: No paper towels at any of the kitchen handwashing sinks except for the one in drive-through. Very front handwashing sink does not have any soap.

Noncritical violations: No thermometer in the drive-through milk cooler. Manager working on the grill is not wearing an effective hair restraint. Toilet seat in one stall in the women’s restroom is very loose and falling off; water is leaking from the flushing unit when the toilet is flushed. Area around the mop sink is missing tile and grout; it appears to possibly have been repaired once, but water is still standing in the area where tile is missing.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

710 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: None

RibCrib Barbecue

3475 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Demonstration of knowledge of food safety inevident throughout the facility or by appropriate responses and actions is out of compliance due to hot holding and issues with the three-compartment sanitizer; these are repeat violations and under the same circumstances as the previous inspection. Uncovered employee drinks stored on top of the hot box. Package of raw hamburgers stored above ready-toeat foods in the salad reach-in cooler; destroy food as needed; hamburgers moved to another cooler. Carton of raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. No sanitizer is being dispensed at three-compartment sink; this is the area used to fill sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths also; manually mix sanitizer until repaired, service call was made during inspection (repeat violation). Items such as mashed potatoes, beans, mac and cheese, spinach dip are being put in the hot-holding box and not being heated to 165 degrees prior to placing in hot box; all food must be reheated properly to 165 degrees in two hours or less prior to being placed in hot holding and held at 135 degrees or above. Most items on the serving line are not being held at 135 degrees or above; items such as the sausage, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, spinach dip, beans are being held above the load line or placed in pans that are doubleor triple-stacked; southwest salad mix is being held under the heat lamp; store foods in the steam table and hot boxes properly to ensure hot food is held at 135 degrees or above. At the bar, chemical spray bottle was stored above food items on a wire shelf; chemicals must not be stored with food items.

Noncritical violations: Cobblers stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer; bag of ice stored on the floor in the walkin freezer. Food employee is working on the serving line, not wearing a beard restraint (repeat violation). Handle is missing from one of the steam table covers and was replaced with a wire; repair items with approved repair methods and materials. Silicone around the walls and equipment in the dish area is no longer clean and in good condition; replace the silicone as needed with a product that is designed for high water areas.

Casey’s General Store

1111 Main St., Centerton Critical violations: Wash hands any time contamination could have occurred, when changing tasks and as described in the Arkansas Rules and Regulations. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing. Hot-hold barbecue below 135 degrees. Hot-hold barbecue at 78 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Feb. 16 Beef ‘O’Brady’s

2500 SW 14th St., Suite 108, Bentonville

Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing; raw chicken was in handwashing sink. Spray bottle was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Fresh Donuts

2502 SW 16th St., Bentonville Critical violations: There is no prepared sanitizer on site at time of initial inspection.

Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths shall be used as intended and in compliance with regulations pertaining to retail food establishment; wipes were stored in nonsanitizing solution.

Marco’s Pizza

2502 SW 14th St., Suite 4, Bentonville

Critical violations: Demonstration of knowledge of food safety was inevident throughout the facility or by appropriate responses and actions; chlorine strips used by manager to test quaternary ammonia; manager was advised on correct strips. The handwashing sink and aids and devices may not be used for food preparation or utensil washing, or as a service sink or in any other manner, other than handwashing. No sanitizer was prepared on site at onset of inspection. Kitchen handwashing sink had hot and cold water turned off.

Noncritical violations: None

Casey’s General Store

900 SW 14th St., Bentonville Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employees to use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: None

Southside Elementary School

200 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Slicer is stored and covered, but the back of the blade, guard and under the unit still has some food debris.

Noncritical violations: There is a small amount of ice buildup on the door and frame of freezer No. 1; condensation leak in freezer 1 (repeat violation). Flooring material is starting to peel around the dish machine in various places. This is allowing standing water and is no longer easily cleanable; a temporary repair may be accepted until more time is available to repair properly; a permanent repair must be completed prior to fall 2017 start of school. Condensation leak in the walk-in cooler; repair as needed (repeat violation).

Siloam Springs Middle School

600 S. Dogwood St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Excessive condensation leak in walk-in freezer; repeat violation, but in a different location this time.

Feb. 17 Ye Olde King Pizza

107 SW 14th St., Suite 107, Bentonville

Critical violations: Provide a supply of individual disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heated-air drying device at each handwashing sink in food preparation, toilet and warewashing areas; no hand towels at kitchen handwashing sink.A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing; sanitizer bucket in kitchen handwashing sink. No chlorine or quaternary ammonia in red sanitizer wipe bucket.

Noncritical violations: Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area need to be reinstalled.

Explore and Discover Child Care

201 NW Second St., Bentonville No violations

Trucks and Tiaras Learning Center

610 SW A St., Bentonville No violations

Wee Friends Discovery Center

201 NW Second St., Bentonville No violations

Washington Junior High School

1501 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market Fuel Center

1803 E. Central Ave., Bentonville No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market

1703 E. Central Ave., Bentonville No violations

Pure Nutrition

201 SW 14th St., Suite 106, Bentonville

Critical violations: Use hand sanitizers according to the rules established in the Arkansas Rules and Regulations. Provide a supply of individual disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heated-air drying device at each handwashing sink in food preparation, toilet and warewashing areas. Provide an adequate supply of hand cleanser (liquid, powder or bar) at each handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

The Pedaler’s Pub

410 SW A St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food not in the original packages for use in the establishment must be identified with the common name of the food; unlabeled spray water bottles.

Kum & Go

2811 E. Central Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: Items in store cooler at 48 degrees; all items are above 41 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Cabela’s

2300 Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Prepackaged nuts did not have ingredients listed in order by weight; food packaged in retail food establishment shall be labeled as specified in law.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery

1703 E. Central Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: Handwashing sink in bakery blocked by the prep table.

Noncritical violations: None

Daylight Donuts

405 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, do not use for purposes other than handwashing; warewashing rack obstructing handwashing sink access.

Noncritical violations: None

Savoy Tea Co.

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 8152, Rogers

Critical violations: Missing label on spray bottle indicating chemical content; must label all chemical containers.

Noncritical violations: Back-flow prevention is required for hose connected to mop sink faucet or use an air gap.

Feb. 21 Wings Coffee

3307 SW 14th St., Bentonville No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market

1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery

1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market Fuel Center

1808 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: The handwashing sink and aids and devices may not be used for food preparation or utensil washing, or as a service sink, or in any other manner, other than handwashing; washing brush and scrubbing pad was in handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Packaged food shall not be stored in direct contact with ice or water; ready-to-eat beef sticks (bulk dispenser) stored directly on three-compartment sink drain surface.

Evolve Paleo Chef

117 S. Dixieland Road, Suite A, Lowell

No violations

Starbucks Coffee

1803 E. Centerton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in accordance with established regulations; ice scoop was handle-down in ice bin.

Noncritical violations: None

Feb. 22 Community Center Kitchen

512 S. Black Ave., Sulphur Springs No violations

Granny’s Simple Blessings

408 W. Main St., Gravette No violations

Target Cafe

2404 Promenade Blvd., Rogers No violations

Taco Bell

2208 Promenade Blvd., Rogers No violations

Qdoba Mexican Grill

2005 Promenade Blvd., Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: Steak cubes at 130 degrees in steam table; must be kept at 135 degrees or above; dryer products on steam table, such as steak cubes, might need more attention to stay at 135 degrees or above, as other items on steam table were well above 135 degrees, steak cubes were reheated to above 165 degrees. Corn and bean salsa on salad prep at 48 degrees; must be kept at 41 degrees or below; sample corn and bean salsa for bacteriological testing.

Noncritical violations: None

The Courtyard by Marriott

1001 McClain Road, Bentonville Critical violations: Frozen soup thawing on top of raw bacon.

Noncritical violations: Food packaged in establishment shall be labeled as specified; all ingredients in packaged products must be listed, such as sandwiches, cakes and wraps. Permit posted expired.

Kindle Mother’s Day Out and Weekday Preschool

1201 NE McCollum Drive, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: None

Helen Walton Children’s Center

1701 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville No violations

Apple Glen Elementary

1801 Brave Lane, Bentonville No violations

Building Bridges at Wildcat Way

1525 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville No violations

Feb. 23 Rogers High School

2300 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers No violations

Sonic

200 E. New Hope Road, Rogers No violations

Stepping Stone Children’s Academy

1100 NE McClain Road, Bentonville Critical violations: Spaghetti dated 2/6/17 not discarded post seven days. Green beans and hamburger meat with no date mark.

Noncritical violations: None

Simmons Suites

3001 NE 11th St., Bentonville Critical violations: Food temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperature; no thermometer dedicated for use at breakfast bar.

Noncritical violations: None

Angelinos Italian Restaurant

2001 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Critical violations: No paper towels at handwashing sink. Dishwasher is not dispensing sanitizer (repeat violation), machine is going to be replaced; do not use machine until the unit is replaced. Crab meat and sausage were at 43 degrees; items were sliced today, moved to walk-in to be cooled properly.

Noncritical violations: Curtain separating kitchen from dining room is not clean; clean frequently, as needed.

Anh Montessori

2730 N. Woods Lane, Rogers No violations

Walnut Farm Montessori School

4208 Arkansas 72 East, Bentonville No violations

Sunshine School and Development Center

3400 N. Woods Lane, Rogers No violations