Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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.
BENTON COUNTY May 4 Primrose School of Rogers
3724 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers
Critical violations: Person in charge did not know correct concentration for sanitizer or which test strip was for which sanitizer; must demonstrate knowledge of food safety evident throughout the facility or by appropriate responses and actions. Automatic dishwasher is not dispensing sanitizer and must use three-compartment sink until unit is repaired. Sanitizer from the laundry area is not approved for food contact surfaces. Sanitizer at the three-compartment sink for kitchen application should be used instead.
Noncritical violations: Ice buildup on top corners of the freezer doors.
June 27 El Pueblo Market
1551 W. Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Not all items have a marked date and are temperature controlled for safety; any temperature controlled for safety foods held more than 24 hours require a date mark. Single-service items must be used in accordance to regulations; carry out bags were used on the mixer. Galvanized metal was used for mixing tamales batter.
Mimi’s Cafe
2105 Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Missing soap at hand washing sink in the bar area.
PF Chang’s China Bistro
2203 S. Promenade, Suite 13100, Rogers
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Soap dispenser was not working in the bar area.
June 28 Mister B’s Steakhouse
1043 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: Zero ppm chlorine in the ware washer.
Noncritical violations: No consumer advisory for undercooked menu items.
Shipley Donuts
271 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Front hand washing sink does not have cold water because the knob will not turn off water and is turned off at the valve.
Noncritical violations: Paint brush is being used to apply oil; the brush is rusty and needs to be thrown away and use the food grade brush in the facility. Employee food is stored with establishment food; store employee food below establishment food.
Kung Fu Eggroll
24658 Lamphear Road, Gentry Critical violations: Maintain cold food at 41 degrees or below; do not hold spread past lunch service; spread was made in the morning before lunch.
Noncritical violations: Refrigerator is not sufficient to maintain cold food at 41 degrees or below.
1200 N. Lincoln St., Siloam
Springs
Critical violations: Some chicken tenders were not at 135 degrees or above while other food items in the hot case are at the correct temperature. Sausage in the two-door refrigerator was at 42.3 degrees; there were no other food items were in the unit to check and there was ice buildup so the unit needs checked to see if it is working properly.
Noncritical violations: Utensils and cookware were stored on cloth towels on cardboard; utensils must be stored on non-absorbent and easily cleaned surfaces. Exterior door and handles of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer have an accumulation of food; doors must be cleaned regularly. There are no lights in cooler or walk-in freezer; bulbs need to be replaced or installed. Permit posted is expired; the company is waiting for the main office to send a new one.
Speedy’s Hunger and Thirst Ministries
3298 E. Kenwood St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Black refrigerator not holding food at 41 degrees; adjust as needed.
Noncritical violations: No thermometers in either refrigerator in the dining area. There are excessive flies and gnats in the hallway. Store room freezers need to be clean and defrosted.
Monte Ne Inn Chicken
5311 Bent Tree Drive, Rogers No violations.
Big Rub Urban Eatery
4208 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers
Critical violations: Beef was 44 degrees in two-door cooler by the three compartment sink, which must be kept at 41 degrees. Spray bottle did not have a label indicating content, all spray bottles must have a label.
Noncritical violations: Employee drinks did not have lids and straws.
Golden Corral
2605 Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers
Critical violations: Pizza sauce in pizza prep was 59 degrees; cheesecake was 53 degrees in prep cooler island near meat carving area; both must be kept at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Pizza prep cooler and prep island cooler near meat carving area are not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below. Automatic dishwasher was 0 ppm for chlorine sanitizer; must be between 50 to 100 ppm for chlorine sanitizing.
June 29 Cali Ama’s
308 N. Walton Blvd, Bentonville Follow-up inspection No violations.
Sleepy Hollow Store
12761 S. Arkansas 59, Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Condensation leak in the walk-in cooler that has been called in for service. Measuring cups, measuring spoons and scoops are stored with handle in the product in some of the bulk dry baking ingredients; when storing utensils in food items, store them with handle up out of the product
Trick Dily
2500 S.W. 14th St., Suite 112, Bentonville
No violations.
Fish City Grill
2003 S, Bellview Road, Rogers No violations.
Rogers BGC
409 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations.
July 3 Veterans Park Soccer Concession
500 Veterans Blvd., Rogers No violations.
Foerster Park Soccer Concession
113 N. 4th St, Rogers No violations.
Veterans Park Main Baseball Concession
500 E. Veterans Parkway, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Potentially hazardous foods did not have a date marked on them; food must have a date mark and be used or discarded after seven days.
July 5 Bella Nita Bakery/Cafe
2836 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY June 29 Chipotle Mexican Grill
3379 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville
No violations.
Doomsday Coffee
1378 N College Ave, Fayetteville No violations.
Nomad’s Music Lounge
1431 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was a cup of water in the kitchen without a lid; cups in the kitchen must have a lid to prevent contamination.
Noncritical violations: None
Ozark Natural Foods
1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
Emelia’s Kitchen
309 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There is food not in the original packaging that is missing labels. Rice, tahini sauce and other items are stored in single-use plastic buckets when they should be in multi-use food contact surfaces that can be sanitized. The cutting boards on the clean rack are worn and have deep cracks; cutting boards shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Once cracks are observed, new boards shall be used. There is a hole in the wall behind the sink by dishwasher and is exposing the insulation and will be covered with a smooth easily cleanable surface.
Hilton Garden Inn
1325 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There was food not in the original package for use in the establishment that was not labeled with the common name of the food. There were single-service cups on the floor in the bar area that must be six inches off the floor; cans and bottles can be on the floor.
Wal-Mart Supercenter - Deli/ Bakery
2875 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There must be a sign or poster that tells employees to wash hands, and it must be clearly visible. There were single-service items in the floor that were moved six inches off the floor.
Meiji Japanese Cuisine
3878 N. Crossover Road, Suite 8, Fayetteville
Critical violations: A food employee wearing disposable gloves cracked raw shell eggs, then changed gloves to handle ready-to-eat food, but failed to wash hands between glove change. Food employees and wait staff who were preparing salads were unable to wash their hands using the procedure described in the Arkansas rules and regulations. Due to lack of hand washing repair. Hand washing sink in sushi preparation area lacks repair. The hand washing sink in food preparation area lacks hot water; minimum 100 degree temperature.
Noncritical violations: None
June 30 Kiddie Campus Child Care Center
2571 E Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
Opening inspection
No violations.
The Nines
546 W. Center St., Unit B, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There must be a sign or poster that notifies food workers to wash their hands at all hand washing sinks used by food workers and shall be clearly visible to food workers; the bathroom needs a hand washing sign.
Sunset Grill & BBQ
3418 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale
Critical violations: Employees are wearing gloves out of the kitchen and then re-entering the kitchen to cook without glove changing or hand washing; hands shall be washed each time cooks re-enter the kitchen. Ware washing machine did not register sanitation on the Clorox testing strip; ware washing sanitation shall be at 50-100 ppm. Diced ham in the walk-in cooler holding at 43 degrees and diced potatoes were holding at 41 degrees; potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41 degrees or below. When using time as a control for omelet items the time must be marked on the items. The sanitation bucket was not labeled; chemicals not in original container must be labeled.
Noncritical violations: The back door was open when it should be closed to prevent insects from entering the establishment. There is paint peeling behind the hand washing sink.
Garden Room
215 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Scoop handle must be kept out of the sugar when it is not being used; during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in accordance with establish regulations.
July 5 Ozark Lanes Cafe
2300 B N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employees did not have hair nets.
Thai E-San
2334 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Utensils used to dispense steamed rice and knives that were in between uses were stored in containers of water at 110 degrees; the minimum temperature is 135 degrees.
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
2313 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Beer cooler was holding milk at 44 degrees; potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41 degrees or below; milk was moved to a colder unit.
Noncritical violations: Pepper and other spices in the kitchen lacked a cover; foods shall be covered to prevent accidental contamination. There were no chlorine test strips available; testing strips for Clorox ware washing machine shall be available to test the sanitation levels of the machine. Ceiling was repaired and the scraps were stored in the covered patio by the front door.
Susan’s Restaurant
1440 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Dishes shall be air dried before placing on shelves; dishes were on the shelf and not dried before being stacked together. Clorox bleach spray bottle was stored over the flour; chemicals shall be stored away from food. Utensils for cold salads were next to raw chicken being prepared; utensils shall be stored away from possible contamination.
Noncritical violations: All refrigerator units must have a thermometer; the refrigerator with spaghetti did not have one. Soda machine nozzles are dirty; non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned with a frequency to prevent buildup. Garbage lid was opened when it should be closed at all times.
Family Shop
4772 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: There was a cup with a lid that was on the cold holding table; must discontinue consuming food and not have unapproved beverage containers or use of tobacco products in food preparation of ware washing area. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef logs were stored above lettuce and tomatoes; raw meat must be stored below ready-to-eat products. Hot-holding potato wedges and chicken tenders were at 115 degrees; potentially hazardous foods shall be hot held at 135 degrees or above.
Noncritical violations: None