Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Restaurant inspections
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 Aug. 25 The Egg & I
5206 Village Pkwy., Suite 1, Rogers
Critical violations: Dirty pans stored in hand washing sink. Foods in salad cooler at 41 degrees or below. Deli meats are not date marked as needed. Sanitizer at three-compartment sink is too strong, over 400 ppm.
Noncritical violations: None
Lincoln Junior High School
402 N.W. 12th St., Bentonville Critical violations: Unlabeled spray bottle at three-compartment sink.
Noncritical violations: None
Ardis Ann Middle School
3400 S.W. Second St., Bentonville Critical violations: Ceiling and attachments above washing machine oxidized and covered with mold.
Noncritical violations: None
Aug. 28 Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
5000 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice buildup and frost in the grocery walk-in freezer, repeat violation.
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery
5000 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers
Critical violations: Fried rice at 123 degrees; must
Noncritical violations: No thermometer in reach-in cooler of cheese behind service line. Maintenance issues include: floor around the drain on the fryer/pizza side of the back room deli is no longer in good condition — surface is wearing away and exposing rock in the concrete and allowing water to pool; drain is leaking in bakery’s hand washing sink; door gasket torn in the deli’s walk-in freezer and buildup of ice on air curtain and door frame; a condensation leak is noticeable below the fire sprinkler in the deli walk-in freezer and there is an ice buildup on the floor.
Acambaro DBA El Tajano Mexican Food
406 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: Food preparation employee handled cloth towel with gloved hands then proceeded to plate lettuce with the same gloved hand. No sanitizer available during food preparation. Rice at 124 degrees on steam table is not being kept at 135 degrees or above for hot holding.
Noncritical violations: None
Bentonville Butcher & Deli
5000 Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Suite 105, Rogers
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No thermometers in meat display cases. Measuring cup has broken handle and is chipped in other places, surface is no longer in good condition and easily cleanable.
Pizza Hut
903A N. Bloomington St. Suite 101, Lowell
No violations.
Thaden School
418 S.E. Stagger Wing Lane, Bentonville
No violations.
Papa John’s
231 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Complaint inspection No violations.
Mama DeLuca’s Pizza
901 S.W. First St., Suite D, Gravette No violations.
Aug. 29 Washington Junior High
1501 N.E. Wildcat Way, Bentonville No violations.
Raising Hope Childcare and Preschool
1700 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville
No violations.
Great Day Skate Place
1615 Moberly Lane, Bentonville No violations.
Domino’s Pizza
105-D S. Dixieland Road, Lowell No violations.
Apple Glen Elementary
1801 Brave Lane, Bentonville No violations.
Aug. 30 Victoria Mexican Restaurant
155 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge No violations.
Aug. 31 Sam’s Club - Deli/Bakery
1517 S. 56th St., Springdale No violations.
Southside Church of Christ
919 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers No violations.
Lil Hawks Children’s Academy
912 E. Pickens St., Pea Ridge No violations.
Grace United Methodist Church
1801 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers No violations.
Connie’s Day Care
2331 Christina Circle, Pea Ridge No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Aug. 25
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery
1375 Market Square Drive, Springdale
Complaint inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Dead flies found in the deli case of grab-and-go items.
The New School
2514 N. New School Place, Fayetteville
No violations.
The Bar-B-Q Place
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Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Three-compartment sink faucet lacks repair, repeat issue. S. Huntsville Road,
Taqueria Don Guero
332 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods prepared and held for more than 24 hours lack a date mark.
Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths were left on prep-table surfaces with risk of cross-contamination, no container of sanitizer to leave the wiping cloths between uses; wiping cloths shall be used as intended and in compliance with regulations. Nonfood contact interior of small prep table lacks cleaning.
Supermercado La Estrella
402 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Follow-up inspection No violations.
NWA Beavertails
Fayette- 18732 Shoreline Way, Fayetteville No violations.
New School Day Care
2514 New School Place, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloth laying on countertop; wiping cloths shall be used as intended and in compliance with regulations pertaining to retail food establishment. Silverware being stored with the handle down; items must be stored to prevent contamination.
Montessori School
57 E. Township St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Meat in refrigerator without proper date marking; coldheld food being held for longer than 24 hours must have proper date marking.
Noncritical violations: Food stored without cover in refrigerator.
Kreative Kids Learning Center
1102 N. 40th St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Playground equipment stored against building; must be removed because it could harbor rodents. Trash on the ground around building; trash must be removed to keep grounds clean and orderly.
Kobe Hibachi Grill & Sushi
643 N. Van Asche, Fayetteville Critical violations: Food employee handled avocado with bare hand.
Noncritical violations: Steamed rice dispensing utensils are stored in a container of water between uses, repeat issue.
Columbus House Brewery
701 W. North St., Fayetteville No violations.
Cafe Rue Orleans
1150 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Swai fish is labeled catfish on menu, repeat issue. Service sink is not installed, repeat issue. One light bulb in walk-in refrigerator and one light bulb in food preparation area lacks protective shielding, repeat issue.
Aug. 28 Woodland Junior High
1 E. Poplar St., Fayetteville No violations.
The Bar
705 S. Thompson, Springdale No violations.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
95 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: Bucket with sanitizer lacks label.
Noncritical violations: Bowl is used as a scoop in container with sauce/ dressing; must use utensil with a handle so that fingers or hands do not touch food to prevent cross-contamination.
Long John Silver’s
983 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Complaint inspection Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Hose from the ice of the beverage machine is draining directly into floor drain; must keep hose/drain of ice container in contact with clean surfaces. Food utensils (fry machine) left in contact with cardboard during pauses; must leave in contact with a washable surface.
Leaf Tea House
240 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 2, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Hand washing sink used to keep wiping cloths; a hand washing sink must be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than hand washing. In three-compartment sinks, concentration of chemical sanitizer is under 50 ppm; chemical sanitizer concentration must be between 50 to 100 ppm.
Noncritical violations: Cardboard box with packaged food is in contact with the floor; must keep absorbent container/packaged food 6-inches off the floor. Ice scoop with the handle down in contact with ice.
Kum & Go
729 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Holcomb Elementary
2900 N. Salem Road, Fayetteville No violations.
Gabriela’s
330 E. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: Five gallons of refried beans in walk-in cooler at 164 degrees; must use appropriate methods for proper cooling. Walk-in cooler and cold holding unit above 41 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Missing thermometers in three coolers; food temperature measuring device must be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Single service straws on the floor; must be stored 6 inches off of the floor. Can opener blade needs to be cleaned. Outside garbage dumpster is open. Current food permit is expired.
Braum’s Ice Cream
4374 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Multiple flies in kitchen; premises must be maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests and controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises. Cardboard and signs used as shelf liners in dry storage; nonfood contact surfaces must be easily cleanable. Kitchen could benefit from a deep cleaning, the ice cream freezers, floors walls have food residue.
E-Z Mart
1417 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
6800 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Chef was observed wiping off the food contact surface of burger prep table with a sandwich wrap; food contact surfaces must be cleaned with sanitizer.
Noncritical violations: Chef handled tongs that had been contaminated by raw beef while wearing same gloves used for making sandwiches; utensils must be protected from possible contamination.
Aug. 29 Sharky’s Catfish House
2223 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.
My Other Mother Child Care
3176 N. Sara Lane, Fayetteville No violations.
La Mangonada
990 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale
No violations.
The Farmer’s Table
1079 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Complaint inspection No violations.
Catfish Hole
4127 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
4414 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
Aug. 30 Holt Middle School
2365 N. Rupple Road, Fayetteville No violations.
Richardson Center
1760 Woodland Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
Aug. 31 Sam’s Club
1517 S. 56th St., Springdale No violations.
Dunkin Donuts
1855 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.