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 June 12 Taqueria Real Jacona

1713 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Employee made bare hand contact with cheese. The handwashing sink was full of utensils. Some items in the cooler were not date marked; beef mix was held past its discard date. A spray bottle was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Tortilleria La Popular

400 S. Eighth St., Suite F, Rogers Critical violations: Spray bottles were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Some dessert cups and breads pre-packaged for consumers were not labeled as specified by law. The splash guard above the three-compartment sink is no longer smooth and easily cleanable; the seal on a freezer needs to be repaired or replaced.

Wild About Learning Academy

1100 S.E. 22nd St., Bentonville Critical violations: Multiple spray bottles were not labeled with their contents.

Noncritical violations: None

June 13 Subway

1708 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Sushi With Gusto

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite

12100, Rogers

Follow-up inspection Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing station.

Noncritical violations: None

Taziki’s Taco Bueno

1302 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations. 1000 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Foods in cold holding were not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Noncritical violations: None

The Fresh Market - Deli/Bakery

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 12100, Rogers

No violations.

The Hive June 14 June 18

200 N.E. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: Chef was using bare hands to mix lettuces.

Noncritical violations: None

Siloam Springs Riding Club

2590 Cheri Whitlock Drive, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Must keep cut tomatoes and lettuce on ice or refrigerated, use within four hours and then destroy.

Noncritical violations: None

Thai Cuisine

1100 S.E. 14th St., Suite 8, Bentonville

Critical violations: A working container of chemicals was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

The Buttered Biscuit

1403 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville

Critical violations: Two employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. A handwashing sink is needed in the area where parfaits are made.

Noncritical violations: Parfaits made at the front of house must be prepared at an adequate distance from customers. A consumer advisory is needed on the menu for undercooked eggs.

The King Burrito

903 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. An employee made bare hand contact with cilantro while plating a tortilla. Sauce was at 46 degrees in the cooler; beans were at 50 degrees and raw meat was at 46 degrees in the walk-in cooler. A spray bottle was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Two cold holding units are not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below.

The Creeks Golf Course

1499 S. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: Items must be date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

June 19 Bonefish Grill

3201 Market St., Rogers Critical violations: The mashed potatoes in the hot well were not at the correct hot holding temperature. Crab filling mix was not at the proper cold holding temperature.

Noncritical violations: Some containers and lids that are being used need to be replaced. Grout is missing from several floor tiles and allowing standing water; the area is no longer easily cleanable.

Bright Harbor School

1002 S.W. I St., Bentonville Critical violations: Several empty boxes were obstructing access to the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Sanitizing function on the ware washing machine needs repair.

Capriccio Ristorante

5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Not all items are being date marked as needed; some items exceeded the seven-day holding.

Noncritical violations: Vacuumed packaged fish was not being thawed in accordance to established regulations. Employees must store personal food separately from the establishment’s food. Permit was not posted.

La Carreta

306 Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: There was no soap at the handwashing sink. Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat vegetables.

Noncritical violations: A cooler is not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below. A large bowl of rice was stored on the floor for cooling. There were no test strips for chlorine sanitizer available.

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse

3468 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ants were observed on the counter top and a window. Food workers must wear effective hair restraints. A large cutting board needs to be repaired or replaced. Employee’s personal food must be stored separately from food for the facility.

Oven & Tap

215 S. Main St., Suite 3, Bentonville Critical violations: Several items in cold holding units were not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: There must be signs outlining proper handwashing procedures at every handwashing sink. The bulk bin for drink ice was being used to cool drink dispensing lines. Several employees were not wearing proper hair and/or beard restraints.

Springdale Moose Lodge

205 W. Apple Blossom Lane, Bethel Heights

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There isn’t a way to turn on cold water at the front handwashing sink bar.

The River Grille

1003 McClain Road, Bentonville Critical violations: The establishment does not have a variance approval for pastrami.

Noncritical violations: Not all items in the refrigerator and walk-in cooler are date marked.

The Vendor Club

3001 N.E. 11th St., Bentonville No violations.

June 20 CiCi’s Pizza

3604 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: The salad bar was not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

El Pubelo

1549 W. Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: Powders and vanilla are not from an approved source for flavoring and coloring.

Noncritical violations: None

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

4507 W. Walnut St., Suite 4, Rogers

No violations.

The Ice Box

100 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers Critical violations: The drain valve for the waste water holding tank needs repair or replacement.

Noncritical violations: None

Pinnacle Bar & Grill

5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat food in cooler. One side of the hot well is not holding food at 135 degrees or above. Alfredo sauce was not at 41 degrees in cold holding; dressings in the server’s cooler were not at 41 degrees or below. Date markings on food items were inconsistent.

Noncritical violations: A pan of shrimp was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. The copper lined mugs being used are not approved for drinks that contain fruit juice, repeat violation.

Pollo A La Parrilla

2505 N. 17th St., Rogers Critical violations: Food employee was not wearing gloves while preparing papusas. Items in refrigerator were at 60 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Chlorine test strips were not in good working order. The service sink needs to be replaced. The posted permit was expired.

Quiznos

4505 W. Walnut St., Suite 4, Rogers

No violations.

Taqueria Vega

1553 Hudson Road, Rogers No violations.

The Cellar At Creekside

134 Wood Ave., Sulphur Springs No violations.

June 21 Braum’s Ice Cream

2202 E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Whole shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Sausage gravy and sausage were not properly cooled before being put into cold holding.

Noncritical violations: Posted permit was expired.

Cracker Barrel

2307 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Grill cook was not wearing gloves when cutting a sandwich.

Noncritical violations: Posted permit was expired.

Daylight Donuts

155 E. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs Critical violations: The sanitizer water was not clean; equipment and food storage surfaces need cleaning. Sausage rolls were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Evidence of mice droppings were found through the facility. Door and interior of back refrigerator need cleaning; grease is accumulating under the crates where the grease is stored. There is unnecessary equipment and items in the facility. The posted permit is expired.

Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel

301 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: The dish machine was not reaching 160 degrees for sanitation.

Noncritical violations: None

Eurest J Cafe

2608 S.E. J St., Bentonville No violations.

Hunger and Thirst Ministries

3298 E. Kenwood St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands when returning to the kitchen from another area. Items were not being date marked again when taken out of the freezer; must update when item is used another time.

Noncritical violations: None

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

1502 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Monte Ne Inn Chicken

13843 E. Arkansas 94, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The ceiling of the ice machine has a pink growth.

Onyx Coffee Lab

100 N.W. Second St., Unit 106, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The mop sink hose is attached to the faucet without a back flow prevention device.

Scooter’s Coffee

206 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Soup and Salad Buffet

315 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Some foods on the buffet were not at 41 degrees or below; foods in the two-door cooler were not at 41 degrees or below. Items were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: There are no thermometers in the coolers. Customer used the same plate when returning to the salad bar, must post a sign and monitor customers. Lid for the customer ice bin is cracked and needs to be

replaced, repeat violation. The bottom of the chest freezer needs to be defrosted and cleaned. Water will not shut off at the faucet of the three-compartment sink, repeat violation.

Superbly Donuts

271 W. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands before preparing a smoothie. The front handwashing sink was not functional.

Noncritical violations: None

The Grove

2600 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers

No violations.

Village Inn Restaurant

2300 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Floor sink is clogged in the dish pit area. There were no chlorine test strips available for ware washing machine. The kitchen floor in the grill area is not level.

June 22 Egyptian Kitchen

623 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Freshii

1335 S. Main St., Bentonville No violations.

Las Fajitas

2003 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Suite 15, Bentonville

Critical violations: Employee did not change gloves after handling raw meat and changing tasks. There was no soap available at the bar handwashing sink. Food in the walk-in cooler was not at 41 degrees or below. A pan of carnitas was held past its discard date.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoops were laying down on the ice at the server’s station and the bar. Gasket and lid on the chest freezer need repair; cardboard is being used to line shelves in the walk-in cooler. The floor behind the keg refrigerator needs cleaning and there appears to be a leak inside the unit.

Log Cabin Family Restaurant

14550 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers Critical violations: Hot water is not functioning at a handwashing sink; a handwashing sink needs cleaning. Foods in the cooler by the grill are not at 41 degrees or below; milk and juice are at 43 degrees in the refrigerator. Ham was not date marked.

Noncritical violations: The preparation cooler and refrigerator were not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below.

Scotch & Soda

121 W. Central Ave., Bentonville No violations.

Tony C’s Italian Garden

14528 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The first compartment in the three-compartment sink has a hole in it and will not hold water for washing dishes. Floors under equipment need cleaning. The handwashing sink is draining slow near refrigerator and drink station in the kitchen.

White Oak Station

701 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Active managerial controls to maintain food safety were not observed during the time of inspection; manager did not know proper temperatures of hot holding, cold holding or cooking. A flat of raw eggs was stored above an open case of lunch meat; a case of raw bacon was stored above an open case of raw potatoes. Foods in the hot holding case were not at 135 degrees or above. Prepared foods were not date marked as needed. Facility was not using a time control for the grab and go food in the hot case.

Noncritical violations: Food was stored directly on the floor of the cooler and freezer. Both walk-in freezers have condensation leaks; the handle on one of the walk-in doors needs repair.

Zoe’s Kitchen

4007 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

June 25 ABC Happy Kids Learning Center

2808 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations

Antojitos Arcoiris

817 E. Main St., Siloam Springs No violations

Econolodge

3609 Moberly Lane, Bentonville Critical violations: The establishment must have an adequate amount of hand cleanser and a supply of individual disposable paper towels or a continuous towel system or heated air drying device at all handwashing sinks; signs outlining proper handwashing procedures must be posted at each handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: A current retail food permit was not posted.

Flying Fish

110 Midtown Shopping Center, Bentonville

No violations.

Four Points

211 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: License was not posted.

Hilton Garden Inn and Bar

2204 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Milk in cold holding was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Signs outlining proper handwashing procedures must be posted at each handwashing sink.

Joy House Coffee

307 S. Main St., Bentonville No violations

Ramo D’Olivo

217 S. Main St., Bentonville No violations

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

4300 W. Walnut St., Suite 200 N, Rogers

No violations

Seventh-day Adventist Church

301 N. 33rd St., Rogers Critical violations: Potato salad was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

VFW 3031

11160 N. Old Wire Road, Rogers No violations

Woodland Academy

2701 W. New Hope Road, Rogers No violations

June 26 Crackerjack

10 Raleigh Hills Lane, Bella Vista No violations

Crepes Paulette

100 S.W. Eighth St., Suite 4, Bentonville

No violations

David Glass Technology Cafe

805 Moberly Lane, Bentonville No violations

Fiamma Ristorante

101 W. Central Ave., Bentonville No violations

Raising Cane’s

4200 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations

Schlotzsky’s

2709 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations