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. 26 Gravette C Store

601 First St., Gravette Critical violations: Bucket of sanitizer did not have a label. The handle for cold water at the handwashing sink needs repair.

Noncritical violations: There were unlabeled squeeze bottles at the grill.

Feb. 28 Braum’s Ice Cream

551 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Sausage patties were not cooled in accordance with established procedures before being moved into cold holding. Ice cream was not at 41 degrees in ice cream machine; some food items in cold holding were not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Walk-in cooler has a small condensation leak.

Long John Silvers

525 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Reach-in cooler at the front counter is not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Shelves for dishes and equipment are showing signs of rust, repeat violation. Ice buildup is preventing the walk-in freezer door from closing properly, repeat violation; ice/frost buildup along the ceiling and wall in the walk-in freezer is dripping onto boxes of food; there are leaks under the soda machine and the ceiling in the back room.

Soul’s Harbor

1206 N. Second St., Rogers Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. Sanitizer in a spray bottle was not at the proper concentration. Opened containers of food in the refrigerator do not have date marks.

Noncritical violations: No test strips were available for the chlorine sanitizer. Ceiling tile needs to be installed along the wall in the food storage area.

Susie Q Malt Shop

614 N. Second St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Chili was not being thawed in accordance with established procedures.

March 1 Bawarchi Biryanis

3404 S.E. Macy Road, Suite 24, Bentonville

Complaint inspection Critical violations: There was no hand cleanser or paper towels at a handwashing sink; there were dirty dishes stored in the handwashing sink. Food preparation areas were not being sanitized properly after cleaning. Soup in the heating cabinet was not at 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: A bowl was being used to scoop rice in the rice warmer, must use a utensil with a handle.

Gentry High School

1155 Pioneer Lane, Gentry Critical violations: Some foods in the walk-in cooler were at 42 degrees, must be at 41 degrees or below. Not all items were being recorded on the time control log.

Noncritical violations: Freezer has a condensation leak.

Gentry Primary School

1265 Pioneer Lane, Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Walk-in freezer has a condensation leak and there is a buildup of ice between the walls.

Learning Care Group

215 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Mazzio’s Pizza

1117 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: There was a scrubbing pad in the handwashing sink. Test strips were damaged and unusable.

Noncritical violations: Light fixture in the walk-in cooler needs to be repaired or replaced.

Pat’s Bakery Express Coffee

1201A N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Employee was not wearing gloves while making a sandwich. Vegetable stew was at 129 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant

1707 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista Critical violations: Cook made bare hand contact with food while chopping green peppers. Raw fish and raw chicken were stored above ready-toeat foods in the walk-in cooler; salsa was being stored in an unapproved container. The sanitizer setting on the dish machine was not working properly. Beans were at 59 degrees in cold holding; shredded chicken was at 65 degrees. Some containers of food did not have proper date marks.

Noncritical violations: None

Sam’s Club Home Office Cafeteria

2101 SE Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Dish machine needs repair.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Feb. 26 3 Crazy Berries

1826 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Individual packages of coated pretzel sticks did not have adequate labeling. Toilet room doors were open, repeat issue.

Feb. 28 KJ Sushi and Korean BBQ

3223 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Containers of food in cold holding did not have covers. Raw meats were stored above ready-to-eat food.

Noncritical violations: Containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in. Utensils were stored in water that was not 135 degrees or above.

Hunan Manor

1147 Tahoe Place, Fayetteville Critical violations: Kitchen staff was eating in a food preparation area. A sign regarding proper handwashing procedure was needed at a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Tongs were stored in direct contact with food on the buffet.

E-Z Mart

1540 S. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violations: A handwashing sink in the food preparation area was not accessible. Foods on a hot holding shelf were not maintaining a temperature of 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: Two light bulbs in the food preparation area need shields.

Cedar Crest Academy

4195 W. Persimmon St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Single-service containers were being reused for food storage.

Catfish Hole

4127 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Coleslaw stored on ice was at 48 degrees in cold holding; must be 41 degrees or below. Spray bottle of bleach did not have a label.

Noncritical violations: None

March 1 10 Box Cost Plus

1101 S. Thompson St., Springdale Complaint inspection Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Posted permit has expired.

The Fayetteville Pastry Shop

6315 W. Wedington Drive, Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Small refrigerator in coffee area needs a thermometer.

Fricksters Steakhouse and BBQ

802 Airport Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Food employee did not wash hands between tasks. Food employees made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Packaged raw salmon and raw bacon were stored above ready-to-eat lettuce. Sliced brisket was not being cooled in accordance to established procedures. Tomatoes, beans, corn salad and lettuce were at temperature above 41 degrees in cold holding. There was no time control record for salad. Bucket of chemical sanitizer did not have a label.

Noncritical violations: Food employee blew on gloves before using them. Outside smoker is not protected from environmental or insect contamination. Frozen shrimp and frozen ground meat were not being thawed in accordance with established procedures. Ice scoop was stored with handle in direct contact with ice. Food employee was drying food with a cloth. Single-service sour cream container was being reused to store chicken salad.

El Matador

3412 Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Raw meat was stored above vegetables in the cooler. A spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

McDonald’s

1963 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Cut onions and lettuce were held past their discard time.

Noncritical violations: None

Mi Mexico

522 Holcomb St., Springdale Critical violations: Containers of raw chicken and eggs were stored above packaged, ready-to-eat foods. Flan was not date marked.

Noncritical violations: A nonfood grade bucket was being used for food storage.

Noveria Leo’s

4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no hand soap at the handwashing sink. Food contact surfaces must be sanitized with an approved sanitizer.

Noncritical violations: Outer openings of food trucks need covering to protect against the entry of insects and rodents. Test strips are needed to check the concentration of chemical sanitizer.

March 2 Con Sabor A Mexico

112 Southwinds Road, Suite 1, Farmington

Follow-up inspection Critical violations: Chicken was cooked to 146 degrees, must be cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Sour cream was at 44 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: Cooks do not have thermometers to check cooking temperatures. Several stored food items lacked covering.

Hillcrest Tower Community Center

1 N. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Leftover food was not date marked.

Noncritical violations: Dead bugs were found in cabinets.

Shake’s Frozen Custard

2835 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Taco Bell

2055 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.

Tangier’s Mediterranean Cafe

2800 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Two light bulbs in the food preparation area lack shielding.