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 Feb. 12 Domino’s Pizza
5092 W. Northgate Road, Rogers Critical violations: Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: The back room door lacks a door sweep, and there is a gap large enough to allow insects, rodents or other debris into the facility. The faucet and drain for the three-compartment sink are leaking and need repair. Employee food was stored above facility’s food.
Harps
404 Town Center, Bella Vista Critical violations: Multiple cans of foods were dented with adulterated seals.
Noncritical violations: None
Harps — Deli/Bakery
404 Town Center, Bella Vista Critical violations: There was an open can of soda on the preparation table.
Noncritical violations: Backsplash area of the three-compartment sink in the deli needs routine cleaning. Designated area for employees’ item storage was hanging over ready-to-use wash ware.
Tacos 4 Life
4195 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Physical facilities such as preparation sink, mop sink and the seal threshold in the walk-in cooler need to be installed prior to opening; the grate under the three-compartment sink needs to be moved.
Feb. 13 Domino’s Pizza
105D S. Dixieland Road, Lowell Critical violations: Employee drinks lacked lids and straws; employee drinks must have a lid and straw and be placed away from the food preparation area.
Noncritical violations: The area between the handwashing sink and the wall needs cleaning and repair.
Flavors Indian Cuisine
3200 S.W. Regency Parkway, Suite 8, Bentonville
Critical violations: Employee used the handwashing sink to fill cooking dish with water.
Noncritical violations: Straws and napkins were stored improperly.
Pure Joy Ice Cream
108 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: An employee’s beverage cup was stored on a preparation surface. An employee made bare hand contact with a ready-to-eat waffle cone. Spray bottle of sanitizer and a bucket of sanitizer solution were stored on a preparation table.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. A restroom door was propped open.
Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili
1702 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 12, Bentonville
Critical violations: No prepared sanitizer was on site at the time of inspection. Employee was wearing bracelets that were not a plain band.
Noncritical violations: Multiple employee drink cups did not have lids. There was an unlabeled squeeze bottle of water at the grill.
Feb. 14 Cold Stone Creamery
3301 Market St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. Vent cover and refrigeration unit need cleaning, repeat violation. Tiles in front of the walk-in freezer are missing, repeat violation; there is a condensation leak in the freezer which is causing an accumulation of ice on the shelves and floor.
Pupuseria Salvadorena
1610 S. Eighth St., Rogers Complaint inspection. Critical violations: Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler and the reach-in cooler. Food items were not date marked as needed.
Noncritical violations: Food containers in the walk-in cooler were not covered. Sanitizer mixing unit is leaking water and not dispensing sanitizer. Shelves in the walk-in cooler, the walkin cooler handle, the freezer handle and areas under and around the grill need cleaning.
Coleman’s Children’s Academy
103 E. Presidential Drive, Lowell No violations.
Eureka Pizza
202 U.S. 412 West, Siloam
Springs
Critical violations: Portion cups of sauce did not have proper date markings.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must use proper hair restraints. No cold water is available at the three-compartment sink unless the water heater is turned off, repeat violation. Grout around the tiles in the dish room need repair. There is a condensation leak in the walk-in cooler and ice build up on pipes.
Mazzio’s Pizza
906 W. Kenwood St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Manager did not wash hands after picking up an item from the floor. Handwashing sinks need cleaning. Sanitizer at the three-compartment sink was not at a high enough concentration. An area of the sandwich preparation table was not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. The cabinet beneath the soda machine is in disrepair and cannot be cleaned properly, repeat violation. The top of the dishwasher and the dishwashing area need cleaning. Walk-in freezer has a condensation leak, repeat violation. Some ceiling tiles in the dough preparation area need replacing. Permit is not posted in customer view, repeat violation.
Feb. 15 Pizza Hut
903A N. Bloomington St. Suite 101, Lowell
No violations.
Stewart’s Caterpillar Clubhouse
305 E. Monroe Ave., Lowell Critical violations: Raw ground meat was stored above ready-to-eat foods in refrigerator. Milk was at 45 degrees in refrigerator.
Noncritical violations: Kitchen refrigerator did not have a thermometer.
Pea Ridge Junior High
1391 Weston St., Pea Ridge No violations.
Feb. 20 Braum’s Ice Cream
1101 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.
Restaurant La Corona
14340 Arkansas 12 East, Rogers Complaint inspection. No violations.
Feb. 21 Yum Yo’s
2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 5195, Rogers
No violations.
Whole Hog Cafe
1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Complaint inspection. No violations.
Taco Bell
2208 Promenade Blvd., Rogers No violations.
Sam’s Club Home Office Coffee
2101 S.E. Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville
No violations.
Mary’s Little Lambs
506 Moberly Lane, Suite 6, Bentonville
No violations.
Allen Elementary School
1900 N. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs
No violations.
Raising Hope Childcare and Preschool
1700 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville
No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Feb. 13 Baskets
675 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: A cold-holding table was not maintaining foods at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Feb. 14 Central Junior High School
2811 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale
No violations.
El Taco Loco
2175 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Beef was not covered in cold-holding table.
Noncritical violations: Beef was not being thawed in accordance with established methods. Wet wiping cloths were stored on countertops. Scoop handle was touching pico de gallo in walk-in cooler.
Elmdale Elementary School
420 N. West End St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Floors in walk-in cooler and wall in dry storage area need cleaning.
La Chispa Del Sabor
701 N. Thompson St., Suite E, Springdale
Critical violations: Food employee dried their hands on their apron because there were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. Mayonnaise was at 48 degrees and cheese was at 47 degrees in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: Buckets of ice cream and chicharron de harina did not have labels; packaged food must comply with standards of identity. An ice cream scoop was stored in standing water. The restroom did not have toilet paper.
Mr. Taco Loco
1701 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no paper towels or hand cleanser available at the handwashing station. Salsa in ice bath was at temperatures between 44-45 degrees, must be kept at 41 degrees or below. Beef was held the past discard date.
Noncritical violations: None
Road Runner
357 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the back room was being used for storage. Food items in the refrigerator do not have discard dates.
Noncritical violations: Refrigerator in the food preparation area does not have a thermometer. Fecal matter was found in the cabinet underneath the cappuccino machine.
Tesoro Beach Family Restaurant and Bar
701 S. Thompson St., Suite B, Springdale
Critical violations: The bar area must have and maintain a handwashing sink with cold and hot running water, soap and hand towels.
Noncritical violations: Ice scoop was stored on top of the ice machine, during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils must be stored in accordance with established regulations. The drain of the dishwashing machine needs cleaning.
Feb. 15 Auntie Anne’s
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Packaged cheese was not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Soda nozzles and equipment for lemonade need cleaning. A valid food permit is not posted.
Crisis Brewing, LLC
210 S. Archibald Yell Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Farrell’s Lounge, Bar & Grill
311 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods. A cold-holding table was not holding foods at 41 degrees or below. Ham, goat cheese and buttermilk were held past discard dates.
Noncritical violations: Buckets of food were stored in direct contact with the floor. Ceiling in the kitchen needs cleaning.
Flash Market
3080 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no test strips on site to test concentration of chemical sanitizer.
Grandma’s House Cafe
21588 U.S. 71 South, Winslow Critical violations: Some food items such as diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Noncritical violations: None
La Sirenita
505 Thomas Blvd., Springdale Critical violations: A disposable glove was stored in cabbage salad container; disposable gloves may only be used one time and then discarded. Cabbage salad was not at 41 degrees or below when on ice, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: Chlorine test strips were not available at the time of inspection.
Nessy’s Cafe
1813 W. Huntsville Ave., Suite B, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The back door needs repair to prevent the entry of insects or rodents. There were no chlorine test strips available at the time of inspection.
Prairie Grove Senior Activity Center
1813 W. Huntsville Ave., Suite B, Springdale
No violations.
Puritan Brew Co.
205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Avocado was held past its discard date.
Noncritical violations: Packaged bread does not have a list of ingredients.
Red Dragon Buffet
2111 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale
Critical violations: A food employee was drinking from a cup without a lid. Several packages of rice noodles were inside the handwashing sink. Bucket of sanitizer did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Bulk containers of food were uncovered. Rice scoops were stored in water that was at 97 degrees, utensils may be stored in standing water at a temperature of 135 degrees or more. Bowls were used as scoops; must use utensils with a handle to prevent cross contamination. Vent and fan in food preparation area and refrigerator need cleaning. Garbage dumpster lid was open.
Roll Up Creamery And Tea
1039 S. Gutensohn St., Springdale Critical violations: Milk base for the ice cream was not being made at the establishment, must discontinue sale and use of all foods from unapproved sources. Bottles of cleaner were not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
West Fork Elementary School
245 School Ave., West Fork Critical violations: Water in the handwashing sink is not getting hot enough, handwashing sinks must provide water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
Z’s Brick Oven Pizza
2730 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the bar did not have hand cleanser and the handwashing sink in the food preparation area does not have hot water available.
Noncritical violations: None
Feb. 16 Dollar General
209 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln No violations.
John Tyson Elementary School
1967 Chapman Ave., Springdale No violations.
Randal Tyson Track Center
ville1380 S. Beechwood St., FayetteCritical violations: None Noncritical violations: A souvenir cup was being used to scoop popcorn, must use a scoop with a handle to prevent contamination.
J.O. Kelly Middle School
1879 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Buckets with chemical sanitizer do not have a label with the common name of the product.
Noncritical violations: None
Fayetteville Town Center
12 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Previous management did not leave license for current management; current food permit must be posted in public view.
Childers - Knapp Elementary
2634 Oriole St., Springdale No violations.
Feb. 20 Z’s Brick Oven Pizza
2730 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Vandergriff Elementary School
2975 E. Township St., Fayetteville No violations.
Puritan Coffee & Beer
3959 N. Steele Blvd., Apt. 102, Fayetteville
No violations.
Feltner Brothers
2768 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club
560 N. Rupple Road, Fayetteville No violations.
Burton’s Creamery
3959 N. Steele Blvd., Apt. 102, Fayetteville
No violations.
Kraken Killer Seafood
2576 W. Sunset Ave., Suite E, Springdale
No violations.
Feb. 21 Compassion House
6045 Elm Springs Road, Springdale
No violations.