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. 7 Andy’s Frozen Custard
4200 JB Hunt Drive, Rogers
No violations.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
3300 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers
Critical violations: The dish machine was not reaching the proper temperature for sanitation. Some prepared foods were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: Floor needs repair in some places.
Choo Choo’s Pizza
120 W. Rose St., Avoca
No violations.
IDK Cafe?
1 Cass Hough Drive, Rogers
No violations.
Aug. 8 Deep South Smoke House - Mobile
755 Bloomfield St., Gentry Critical violations: The sanitizer in a spray bottle was not at the correct concentration; a sugar water bucket needs to be replaced. A spray bottle was not labeled with the name of its contents.
Noncritical violations: A bucket of sugar water had debris in it. A cup was being used to scoop sugar, must use a utensil with a handle that is not stored in contact with the product.
Fujisan Sushi - Sam’s Club
3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville
No violations.
Aug. 9 Crabby’s Seafood Bar and Grill
1800 S. 52nd St., Suite 102, Rogers
Follow-up inspection.
No violations.
La Herradura Vending
1303 W. Walnut St., Rogers
No violations.
La Herradura
1303 W. Walnut St., Rogers
No violations.
Maria’s Restaurant
2813 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: Dishes were obstructing access to the handwashing sink. Cut chicken and beef in hot holding were at 125 degrees. Cold holding units were not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Some prepared foods were not date marked.
Noncritical violations: Thermometers are needed in the cold holding units. The dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer at the correct concentration. The ceiling vents for the ventilation system need cleaning and a cover needs to be replaced.
Newk’s
5100 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers
Critical violations: Employees were not demonstrating proper handwashing procedures or were filling product containers above the load line. Employees were not lathering with soap long enough before rinsing their hands; employees were not washing their hands and changing gloves between tasks. The slicer and holder need to be thoroughly cleaned. Some items in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below. Food on the service line was stored above the level of the ice being used for cooling, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: There were no thermometers in the front dessert, pizza or sandwich preparation coolers. Food workers must wear proper hair and/or beard restraints.
Aug. 10 Genesis House
1402 N. Inglewood St., Siloam Springs
No violations.
Iar
1024 Burrell Place, Lowell
No violations.
La Fonda Colombian Restaurant
801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville No violations.
Aug. 13 Burger King
500 S. Eighth St., Rogers Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Little Debbie Bakery Store
105 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry
No violations.
Shogun
3606 S.E. Metro Parkway, Bentonville
No violations.
Snow Island
2205 N. Inglewood St., Siloam Springs
No violations.
Walmart Sushi Bar
4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers
No violations.
Aug. 14 Cacahuzintle Un Pedacito De Mexico
1910 S. 12th St., Rogers
No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Aug. 7 Atlanta Bread Co.
3196 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville
Critical violations: There was no hot water available at the handwashing sink. Water was temporarily shut off to install a commode.
Noncritical violations: The back door seal needs to be installed.
Cajun Queen Cuisine
1194 E. Bowen Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Casey’s General Store
3704 S. Thompson St., Springdale
No violations.
Crazy Horse Saloon
16325 U.S. 62 West, Prairie Grove
No violations.
Golden Kolache Bakery
3327 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Juice Palm
3559 N. Steele Blvd., No. 132, Fayetteville
Critical violations: A spray bottle of vinegar and water was being used to sanitize cutting boards; chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine are the only approved chemicals for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Noncritical violations: None
Just Like Home
3075 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Penguin Ed’s Bar-B-Que
2773 Mission Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There was no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the food preparation area. There was no utensil for customers to dispense lemon slices. Two food employees were not wearing proper beard restraints, previous issue.
Smudgies
241 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloths were stored on countertops.
Stone Mill Food Truck
2600 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville
No violations.
Taco Bueno
272 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: Beans were not covered while being cooled. Buckets for sanitizer and/or wiping cloths were not labeled.
Noncritical violations: The preparation table did not have a thermometer. Surfaces of shelves need cleaning. The ceiling around the ventilation system and the wall behind the fryer needs cleaning.
Wright’s Bar-B-Q
2212 Main Drive, Springdale Complaint inspection. Critical violations: Potato salad was at 47 on the serving line.
Noncritical violations: None
Aug. 8 AMC Theatre
3033 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
No violations.
Aunt Susie’s Gourmet Kettle Corn
1512 W. Burr Oak Drive, Apt. 7, Fayetteville
Critical violations: The exterior of containers for pork rinds and seasonings need cleaning.
Noncritical violations: The posted permit is expired.
Charly’s Taqueria
1830 S. Pleasant St., Suite G, Springdale
Critical violations: Cheese, avocados and tomatoes in cold holding are at 50 degrees.
Noncritical violations: The back door needs repair.
Cowgirls Espresso
731 S. Razorback Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Two mugs were stored in the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: A light fixture needs shielding.
Fayetteville Wilson Park Pool Concession
675 N. Park Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips were available at the time of inspection.
Honey Baked Ham
3037 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Quaternary ammonia was not at the correct solution for sanitation.
Noncritical violations: None
La Sultana Supermarket
2111 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale
Critical violations: A steam table was not keeping foods at proper hot holding temperatures.
Noncritical violations: No test strips were available for quaternary ammonia.
Taqueria Guanajuato
812 N. Thompson St., Suite 6, Springdale
Critical violations: A cold holding unit was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Soda nozzles need cleaning.
Aug. 9 7 Brew Coffee House
1195 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: There was no soap at the handwashing sink at the time of inspection.
Noncritical violations: None
Cafe Rue Orleans
1150 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Containers of rice and noodles were not date marked.
Noncritical violations: There were no handwashing notices posted at the handwashing sinks. Swai fish is labeled as catfish on the menu, previous issue. The exterior of cooking equipment needs cleaning. A mop sink is not installed, previous issue. One light bulb in the food preparation area needs shielding, previous issue.
Sassy’s
708 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Diced and sliced tomatoes, cheese and other items in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: There were no handwashing signs posted at the handwashing sink. A food employee was wearing a bracelet; except for a plain band such as a wedding ring, food employees may not wear jewelry on their hands or arms.
Taco Bell
4322 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
No violations.
Taqueria Michoacan
1975 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale
Critical violations: Employees’ drink cups did not have lids and straws. Beef was stored above bell peppers in the reach-in cooler. Rice was at 112 degrees in hot holding.
Noncritical violations: None
The Beer Keg
50 E. Township St., Fayetteville
No violations.
Walgreens
300 N. Township Road, Fayetteville
No violations.
Wendy’s
2050 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw chicken, blue cheese and other foods were at 47 degrees in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: Condensation is dripping from a hole in the ceiling. A food employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band, repeat issue.
Aug. 10 Bee-Style Eggrolls and Fried Rice Mobile
2787 Crabapple Ave., Springdale
No violations.
Core Pub Fayetteville
3671 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville
No violations.
Hua Wa Fusion
4618 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
No violations.
Ms. Nikki’s Daycare
101 W. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln
No violations.
Newk’s
637 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 104, Fayetteville
Follow-up inspection.
No violations.
Sweet 7
964 E. Rolling Hills Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Target
3545 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Aug. 14 Eureka Pizza
3973 Elm Springs Road, Springdale
Follow-up inspection.
No violations.
Herman’s Ribhouse
2901 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
La Michoacana Super Mercado
812 N. Thompson St., Suite 13, Springdale
Follow-up inspection.
No violations.
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
2313 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Marley’s Pizzeria
609 W. Dickson St., Suite 103, Fayetteville Complaint inspection.
No violations.
Pesto Cafe
1830 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. No violations.