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 July 27 McDonald’s
203 N. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge Critical violations: Items in salad cooler held at more than 41 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
Talulah’s Outfitters - Deli/Bakery
17773 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers Critical violations: Small refrigerator not holding at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Small cooler not holding items at 41 degrees or below. Missing a thermometer in glass door cooler by ice cream machine.
Camp Siloam Cafe
3600 S. Lincoln St., Siloam
Springs
Critical violations: Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods. Pigs in a blanket not holding at 135 degrees or above. Two-door cold holding unit is not holding at 41 degrees or below. Food in walk-in is not holding at 41 degrees or below. Not all items are date-marked as needed. Sanitizer concentration at three-compartment sink is too strong.
Noncritical violations: Employee food being stored above establishment food.
Simple Simon’s Pizza
201 Lee Town Road, Rogers Critical violations: Person in charge did not demonstrate knowledge of food safety throughout facility or by appropriate responses. Items in freezer were above 32 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Ice scoops not maintained properly.
Ziggywurst
214 N. Wright St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Employee did not lather hands long enough with soap before rinsing and did not wash the back of hands. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods. Hot potato salad not being maintained at 135 degrees or above.
Noncritical violations: None
Aroma
1100 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No service sink; would be required if establishment remodeled.
Camp Siloam — The Hub
3600 S. Lincoln St., Siloam
Springs
Critical violations: Clean and sanitize the ice cooler before putting ice in it.
Noncritical violations: None
Talulah’s Outfitter’s Store
17773 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers No violations
July 28 Hawaiian Shaved Ice
803 E. Main St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Clean and sanitize water tank every 14 days.
Noncritical violations: Shelf must be smooth and easily cleanable. Utensils no longer in good condition; replace ice pick as needed. Water hose must be water potable to fill tank. Permit not longer valid because of change in ownership; new owner has 10 days to process permit application.
July 31 Osage Creek Elementary School
3100 S.W. Featherston Road 2901 S., Bentonville
No violations.
Kum & Go
3610 S.W. Regional Airport Road, Bentonville
No violations
Arby’s
501 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations
Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club
3024 N. 22nd St., Rogers No violations.
Subway
405 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations.
Catfish John’s
601 W. Hudson Road, Rogers No violations.
El Puerco American BBQ & Gourmet Mexican
2308 S.E. 28th St., Suite 4, Bentonville
No violations.
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
509 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Cut sprouts in prep area at 66 degrees; must be kept at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Sonic
360 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: Discontinue consuming food, use of unapproved beverage containers or tobacco in food preparation or warewashing areas.
Noncritical violations: Cellphone on food prep table; food must be protected from contamination that may result from other factors such as fires, floods or power outages.
Aug. 1 Kirby’s Kupcakes
128 S. Second St., Rogers No violations.
Harps
710 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton No violations.
Casey’s General Store
111 Main St., Centerton No violations.
Casey’s General Store
100 S.E. J St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Bags of ice inside walk-in freezer stored on the floor. No drain plug in dumpsters.
Sin Fronteras
218 N. Main St., Bentonville Critical violations: Cook didn’t wear gloves when cutting lettuce; no barehand contact with exposed, readyto-eat food or ice, must use gloves, spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment. No date-mark on temperature control for safety foods held for more than 24 hours. Broken pipe to fresh water tank; hose supplying fresh water not approved for drinking water use; must provide documentation after repair. Unit does not meet definition of mobile food establishment; large wastewater tank on the ground for sewage disposal.
Noncritical violations: Permit not posted.
Carniceria Guanajuato
801 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: Food should not be stored in prohibited areas; readyto-eat deli meat and cheese stored in contact with packaged raw chicken.
Noncritical violations: None
Harps - Deli/Bakery
710 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: Food debris in handwashing sink; handwashing sink, aids and devices may not be used for food preparation or utensil washing or a service sink or in any other manner other than handwashing. Open deli salads stored without a date-marking. Misplaced quaternary ammonia test strips.
Noncritical violations: One carton of single-use food containers stored beneath handwashing sink; must be stored in original package and in a manner that prevents contamination.
Aug. 2 El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
1707 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista Follow-up inspection
No violations.
Street Ninja
4370 Luper Road, Lowell Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: None
Candle Point Bentonville
3100 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips for sanitizer.
Aug. 3 Eskimo Friend Tropical Sno
101 E. Alpine St., Siloam Springs No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY July 19 Hoppin’ John’s Bar & Grill
3290 N. Lee Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
July 27 Panda Restaurant
3050 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands upon entering the building; must wash hands anytime contamination could have occurred. There were two dented cans of tropical fruit mix; cans that are dented must be removed from inventory and returned to manufacturer or discarded. Buckets and bottle of grease cleaner not labeled; chemicals removed from original container must have the common name of the product on the container.
Noncritical violations: Food in walkin cooler and some in cold holding unit lack a cover; foods must be covered to prevent contamination. The areas below the grills and fryers have a buildup of grease and soil; non-food-contact surfaces must be cleaned frequently to prevent buildup; a deep clean is needed. Floors in kitchen have broken cement in the dish room; floors must be smooth and easily cleanable; manager must ensure that floors are resurfaced.
July 31 La Petite Academy
3686 Front St., Fayetteville No violations.
Intu Juice
1772 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
Aug. 2 Butterflies and Frogs
3675 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
Subway
3919 Mall Ave., Fayetteville No violations.