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 Jan. 4 NWA Fresh Donuts

2308 S.E. 28th St., Bentonville Critical violations: Server did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves to serve donuts.

Noncritical violations: None

Jan. 5 Little Caesars Pizza

931 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Fish City Grill

2003 S. Bellview Road, Rogers Complaint inspection. No violations.

Casey’s General Store

1800 W. Hudson Road, Rogers No violations.

Subway

405 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Food items in cold holding area were at improper temperatures; foods in cold holding must be held at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Coolers were not holding foods at 41 degrees or below. Thermometer is needed in front cooler.

Sonic

923 W. Walnut St., Suite 220, Rogers

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Sanitizer hose was not connected at the three-compartment sink.

Harps

715 N. Second St., Rogers No violations.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

715 N. Second St., Rogers Critical violations: Items in the sandwich preparation table were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Sandwich preparation table is not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below. Thermometers are needed in sandwich preparation table and in island display cooler.

Jan. 8 Tennie Russell Primary School

1110 Bella Vista Road, Bentonville No violations.

Sugar Creek Elementary

1102 Bella Vista Road, Bentonville No violations.

Lincoln Junior High School

402 N.W. 12th St., Bentonville No violations.

Family Dollar

1900 S. First St., Suite 6, Rogers No violations.

El Esquimal

1900 S. First St., Rogers No violations.

Rinconcito

1803 S. Eighth St., Suite 5, Rogers Critical violations: Employee handled frozen, raw beef then stirred food on stove before washing hands; must wash hands between tasks that could cause cross contamination.

Noncritical violations: None

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

810 Bella Vista Road, Bentonville Critical violations: Ready-to-eat turkey sandwiches were at 58 degrees in cold holding; items in cold holding must be at 41 degrees or below. Equipment for cooling and heating food must be sufficient in number and capacity to maintain food temperature in accordance with rules and regulations.

Noncritical violations: None

Jan. 9 Kirby’s Kupcakes

128 S. Second St., Rogers No violations.

Joe Mathias Elementary School

1609 N. 24th St., Rogers No violations.

Greer Lingle Middle School

901 N. 13th St., Rogers No violations.

Domino’s Pizza

2100 W. Hudson Road, Suite 7, Rogers

No violations.

Burger King

500 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Jan. 3 Ozark Natural Foods

1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Facility must discontinue sale of prepackaged unpasteurized juice from a processor that does not have a current manufacturing food permit.

Noncritical violations: Light bulb/ ballast in produce processing area needs repair/replacement.

Ozark Natural Foods - Deli/Bakery

1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Pizza oven door handle needs repair.

Marco’s Pizza

3399 Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville

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

Doomsday Coffee

1378 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Hot water pipe to the handwashing sink was dripping.

Noncritical violations: None

Jan. 4 Acapulco Restaurant

1602 E. Robinson Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Black beans were not being cooled in accordance to established procedures. Frozen, raw beef was not thawed in accordance to established procedures. Refrigerator shelves and the interior of preparation table need cleaning.

Cadence Pool Side Cafe

2920 E. Zion Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Empty chemical sanitizer bucket was in the handwashing sink basin; a handwashing sink must be accessible at all times.

Noncritical violations: None

E-Z Mart

4026 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.

Noncritical violations: Air vent in main back storage area has accumulation of dust. Light fixtures in back storage area need repair or replacement.

San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar

3722 N. Front St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Employee’s drink cup did not have a lid.

Noncritical violations: Several mechanical ventilation filters need repair, repeat issue.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

1788 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Floor drain in mop area was missing a drain grate cover.

Jan. 5 Sam’s Club

1517 Gene George Blvd., Springdale

No violations.

Dancin’ Bean

617 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Blackboard Grocery & Eatery

644 W. Dickson St., Suite 101, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Cold water faucet is not functional at handwashing sink in the back.

Clubhaus Fitness Center

612 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Posted retail food permit is out of date.

Edible Arrangements

1204 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 5, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Valid retail food permit is not posted.

Sam’s Club - Deli/Bakery

1512 Gene George Blvd., Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Items in the walk-in cooler such as chocolate chips and almonds did not have a label on the container. No test strips were available to test sanitizer. Orange juicer needs to be cleaned more often.

Sam’s Club Cafe

1512 Gene George Blvd., Springdale

Critical violations: Employee was chewing gum; must discontinue consuming food in food preparation or warewashing areas. Pre-cooked chicken strips were at 125 degrees when removed from the oven, must be reheated to 165 degrees for 15 seconds before serving.

Noncritical violations: Back room floor needs cleaning.

Step-Up Nutrition

609 W. Dickson St., Suite 104, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Facility operating without a valid retail food permit.

Trinity Prep Day School

56 W. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No food thermometer was available for testing food temperature. The food preparation surface has coating that has pulled away from the siding and has chips on the surface and holes at the back.

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets

4116 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Temperature of water in the handwashing sink is not hot enough.

Noncritical violations: Hot water pressure is too low in handwashing sink.

Waffle House

609 W. Dickson St., Suite 202, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Front handwashing sink was used for filling a chemical sanitizer container, repeat issue.

Noncritical violations: Small gap in one ceiling tile above the bulk ice maker. One ceiling light fixture in cover not installed in front food preparation area. Current retail food permit is not posted conspicuous to the customer.

Jan. 8 Slim Chickens

3562 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloths were stored in a bucket that had no detectable sanitizer solution. Dispensing utensils for macaroni and cheese was held in water at 109 degrees; water must be at 135 degrees or above. Facility is using drywall mud mixer as a food mixing device; the drywall mixer is not an approved food contact surface because it has unsealed seams and corners that cannot be sanitized.

Newk’s Eatery

637 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 104, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Packaged sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and bakery products do not have a label containing list of ingredients or name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the product, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoop needs to be kept in accordance with established regulations.

Mz. Diana’s Pride and Joy

4507 Johnson Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips were available at the time of inspection.

Little Prayers Daycare

4000A Johnson Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Chemicals were stored above single service tissue paper.

Arby’s

229 E. Joyce Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Walk-in cooler shelves need cleaning. Ceiling tiles around vent system need cleaning.

Applebee’s

4078 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Handwashing sink in bar area does not have hot or warm water. Chemical sanitizer in dish washing machine was at 0 ppm.

Noncritical violations: Sanitizer solution in bucket was at 0 ppm. Several nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning. Floor in walk-in cooler needs repair.

Jan. 9 Just Like Home Childcare

3395 W. Mount Comfort Road, Fayetteville

No violations.

Holt Middle School

2365 Rupple Road, Fayetteville No violations.

G’s Meaty Buns

11072 Arkansas 16 South, Elkins No violations.