Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Restaurants
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. 22 Little Caesars Pizza
200 N. Progress Ave., Suite 15, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Back hand washing sink has a food container, towels and a green scrub pad in it; hand washing sink should be accessible at all items. Employee not using soap to clean out the dough-mixing machine. Food-contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized, repeat violation. Toxic surfaces must be properly identified, stored and used.
Noncritical violations: Permit not posted in customer view, repeat violation.
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant
4408 W. Walnut St., Suite 5, Rogers
Critical violations: Food-contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized.
Noncritical violations: No sanitizer was made at the facility and table tops were not being cleaned. No consumer advisory on the menu, but the facility will cook food-to-order if asked. Knife being stored between the cold-hold and hot-hold units. Non-food approved container being used for food storage. The test strips on the site were wet and unusable. In-use utensils not property stored, repeat violation.
Pour Jons Coffee and Vinyl
516 E. Main St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Employee drinks stored on a food preparation surface. Employee did not lather with soap for 10-15 seconds before rinsing soap off. Food in bakery refrigerator not at 41 degrees or below. Soap and bleach bottles not labeled with contents, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: Food worker shall wear hair restraints, repeat violation. Formica-covered table in the preparation area has broken piece on the front. Permit not posted in customer view.
Aug. 24 Bawarchi-Biryani Mart LLC
3404 S.E. Macy Road, Suite 24, Bentonville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. Permit was expired.
Domino’s Pizza
2075 E. Main St., Suite A, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Wings and boneless chicken in bottom of prep table not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: No thermometer in pizza prep table. Permit not posted in customer view, repeat violation.
Glasgows Cafe
411 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Lettuce, shredded cheese and cut tomatoes not held at 41 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
Ivory Bill Brewing Co.
516 E. Main St. Suite 1, Siloam Springs
Opening inspection
No violations
Kwality Ice Cream & Bakery
3404 S.E. Macy Road, Suite 18, Bentonville
No violations
Mazzio’s Pizza
906 W. Kenwood St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Employee drink sitting on shelf above food in walk-in cooler. Top right half of sandwich prep table not holding food at 41 degrees or below, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: Freezer and walk-in cooler doors and door handles have accumulation of dirt and grease. Condensation leak leading to buildup of ice on food and product cases in walk-in freezer. No light in walk-in freezer. Permit not posted in customer view, repeat violation.
Tockingtime Bakeshop LLC
227 E. Pickens Road, Suite 102, Pea Ridge Opening inspection No violations
Aug. 27 Burger King
1700 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations
El Gran Taco
2300 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations
Aug. 28 Acambaro 2
301 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled with contents. Spigot by ice machine that has hose connected does not have a back-flow prevention device installed on faucet.
Noncritical violations: Handwash sink by dish machine does not have a sign notifying food employees to wash hands. Soda fountain nozzles have black buildup on nozzles.
Dairy Queen
119 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Complaint inspection No violations
Evolve Paleo
117 S. Dixieland St., Suite A, Lowell No violations
Johnson Hickory Creek Diner
12737 Hickory Creek Road, Lowell No violations
Kobe Sushi
1702 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Miso soup not being cooled fast enough. Cream cheese sticks and crab mixture in north sushi display unit were 43 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Food shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform. Utensils for dispensing rice are stored in containers of room temperature water in back kitchen area.
Super 8
509 Hospitality Lane, Lowell No violations
WASHINGTON COUNTY Aug. 15 Trinity Prep Day School
56 W. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: Ready-to-eat turkey was stored in the same drawer as raw ground beef, raw food must be stored separately from ready-to-eat foods.
Noncritical violations: None
Aug. 16 Crossroads Catering
111 Graham St., Springdale No violations.
Family Mart
1405 W. Shady Grove Road, Springdale
No violations.
Grub’s Uptown
3467 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the server’s area. Chili and tomato sauce were not at 135 degrees or higher in hot holding. Foods in the cold holding table were not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: A bottle of wine was being cooled on ice used for drinks; after being used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food or equipment, ice may not be used as food. The posted permit is expired.
Harvey Jones Elementary
909 S. Powell St., Springdale No violations.
La Michoacana
1102 S. Thompson St., Suite G, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Bulk containers of ice cream were not labeled with source information and ingredients.
Little Kids Preschool
2110 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale
No violations.
Long John Silvers
983 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There is a presence of flies in the establishment. A backsplash is needed between the handwashing sink and a shelf of packaged food. The door to the freezer needs repair. Surfaces of equipment and containers need cleaning; walls and doors in the walk-in freezer and cooler need cleaning. The garbage dumpster lid is open. A cover for the floor drain in the drive-thru area is missing, repeat violation. Areas behind and under equipment are not clean; the walls in the three-compartment sink need cleaning; the edges of windows need cleaning. The light bulbs above the hot holding area need shielding.
Marriott Courtyard
600 E. Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Foods under an ice bath were not at 41 degrees or below. Alfredo sauce was kept past its discard date.
Noncritical violations: None
On the Mark
2588 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
Patty’s Custom Cakes
1975 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: The dishwasher was not sanitizing dishes after washing and rinsing.
Noncritical violations: None
Road Runner
357 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw chicken was stored above raw fish and bacon in the preparation cooler. A pan of gravy wasn’t date marked.
Noncritical violations: None
Vargas Fruteria
1975 W. Sunset Ave., Suite D, Springdale
No violations.
Aug. 17 Dollar General
2393 N. Center St., Elkins No violations
Elkins Elementary School
380 N. Center St., Elkins No violations
Elkins Primary School
476 N. Center St., Elkins No violations
McDonald’s
1985 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee used handwashing sink to dump drink cup.
University of Arkansas Student Union — Food Court & Catering
435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 209, Fayetteville
Opening inspection
No violations
Walmart on Campus
616 N. Garland Ave., Suite 363, Fayetteville
No violations
White River Discount Foods
2421 N. Center St., Suite A, Elkins No violations
Aug. 18 Dancin’ Bean
617 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violation: Handwashing sink pump does not have enough electrical volts to operate.
Noncritical violations: None
White River Creamery Pushcart
1170 Arkansas 16 South, Elkins No violations
Aug. 20 Dollar General
1221 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violation: Observed two cans with dents that may affect seal.
Noncritical violations: None
Farmers Cooperative Inc. Association
417 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations
Golden Dragon
1387 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: Jello sheet pans in walk-in cooler were uncovered. Warewashing machine had sanitation levels below 50 ppm. Fish on buffet were not holding at proper temperature at opening time.
Noncritical violations: Food prep surfaces around the kitchen has food on the surfaces and shelving areas.
J.O. Kelly Middle School
1879 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Spray bottles with degreaser do not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Garbage dumpster drain not covered. and open on one side.
Lee Elementary School
400 Quandt Ave., Springdale No violations
Pizza Hut Delivery
1772 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 2A, Springdale
No violations
Quick Bites
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Unit 1385, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Hot water not hot enough in three-compartment sink.
Smitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer
100 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 102, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Chipotle sauce not cool enough. Raw hamburgers have temperature above 41 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths left on prep-table surfaces with risk of cross contamination.
Valu Outlet
461 W. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violation: None Noncritical violations: Three cans with dents that may affect the seal.
Yum Yos Frozen Treats
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 1420, Fayetteville
No violations
Aug. 21 Butterfield Trail Elementary
3050 Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville
No violations
East Buffet
1320 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice cream cones are not partially covered or in a dispenser for customer self-service. Retail food permit is not posted.
Fayetteville Head Start
2052 S. Garland Ave., Fayetteville No violations
Flash Market
2510 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
Complaint inspection Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Evidence of the roof in prepackaged food display area leaked rain water.
Parkside Playschool Inc.
2640 Old Wire Road, Fayetteville No violations
Aug. 22 Baskets
675 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Refrigerator holding raw beef at 46 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Outer door being protected by a screen that was not adequately keeping pests out.
Crossroads Catering — Food Mobile
111 Graham St., Springdale Critical violations: Handwash sink not connected to the wastewater tank. Chemical sanitizer not available.
Noncritical violations: Prep table and refrigerator do not have a thermometer. Service window lacks a window rail with screen. A wastewater/ sewage holding tank in a food mobile shall be sized 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank.
Mamaka Bowls
495 W. Prairie St., Fayetteville No violations
Mermaid’s
2217 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Lettuce stored in container without covering. Food being stored in cold-holding tables at temperatures between 43 degrees and 46 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
Prairie Street Bar & Taproom
495 W. Prairie St., Suite 101, Fayetteville
Opening inspection
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips for sanitizer unavailable.
Taqueria Boarritos Farmington
56 Yukon Place, Unit 5, Farmington
Opening inspection
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips for sanitizer unavailable.
Aug. 23 3 Crazy Berries
1826 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Bathroom doors are not completely closed.
Ceviche’s
4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations
Cups
675 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
No violations
Ella’s Restaurant
465 N. Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Food being stored in a cold-holding table at temperatures greater than 41 degrees.
Fayetteville Nutrition
1822 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1A, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Current retail food permit not posted.
Grub’s Uptown
3467 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Follow-up inspection
No violations
Hoppin’ John’s Bar and Grill
3290 N. Lee Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Evidence of rodent in upper food preparation storage area.
Noncritical violations: Food employee was wearing a finger ring that was not a plain band. Current retail food permit not posted.
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
2901 E. Zion Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Person in charge was not on site. Food employee drink cup lacks a lid stored on food preparation table. Partially cooked beefsteak and chicken lack discard time marking.
Noncritical violations: Bar ice bin has soda cooling tubes inside the bottom corner.
Las Palmas Corp.
1115 E. Henry De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown
Critical violations: Walk-in cooler constantly opened and door being left open leaving temperature too warm.
Noncritical violations: None
Springdale High School Football Concession Stand
109 N. Pleasant St., Springdale No violations
Aug. 24 Farmington Ninth Grade Academy
42 S. Double Springs Road, Farmington
No violations
Angus Jack
2638 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations
Childers Knapp Elementary School
2634 Oriole St., Springdale No violations
Farmington Career Academies
12329 Arkansas 170 North, Farmington
No violations
La Chispa Del Sabor
701 N. Thompson St., Suite E, Springdale
Critical violations: No label on container holding ice cream in cones for sale. Sanitizer bucket does not have a label. Packaged food does not have required label. Bulk container with ice cream does not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
Mazzio’s Italian Eatery
1301 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale
Complaint inspection Critical violations: Food in buffet not at proper temperature.
Noncritical violations: Some parts of ceiling has holes that have not been covered. Buffet equipment for cold-holding and walk-in cooler do not have a thermometer. Shelves in walk-in cooler not clean. Prep table, interior surfaces and surfaces of door not clean.
McDonald’s
1641 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Cheese in prep area past expiration time.
Noncritical violations: None
Powerhouse Seafood and Grill
112 N. University Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Mashed potatoes stored below raw beef.
Noncritical violations: Food stores in containers on the floor in dry storage area.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
801 Viney Grove Road, Prairie Grove
No violations
Prairie Grove Senior Center
475 Ed Staggs Drive, Prairie Grove
No violations
Subway
2111-A Old Missouri Road, Springdale
Critical violations: Food in prep-table and in refrigerator at wrong temperature. Prep tables and refrigerator do not have a thermometer. Washed whole tomatoes stored in dirty cardboard box next to a container with slicer tomatoes.
Noncritical violations: Current retail food permit not posted.
Veracruz Es Bello Seafood
2223 W. Sunset Ave., Suite B, Springdale
No violations
Aug. 25 Springdale Civic Center
2323 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale
No violations
Zabana Night Club
2323 S. Old Missouri Road, Suite A, Springdale
No violations
Aug. 27 Club Buena Vista
2056 Dime Drive, Suite C, Springdale
No violations
Green Star C-Store
3111 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale
Critical violations: Tuna sandwich and pimiento cheese sandwich has expiration date passed allowed time.
Noncritical violations: Ice packaged on side is missing address on label. Soda nozzles not clean. Filters in hood ventilation not clean.
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
2901 E. Zion Road, Fayetteville Follow-up inspection No violations
Las Fajitas Mexican Grill
5266 N. Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: Table top hot holding units not holding food at 135 degrees or above; units not turned on. Pans of pork charroz and hot dog not at proper temperature. Hot dogs and crab not date-marked as required.
Noncritical violations: Pans of food not being cooled properly. Drill with paint mixer attached in food preparation area being used to blend refried beans, repeat violation.
Mazzio’s Italian Eatery
1301 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale
Follow-up inspection Critical violations: Food in salad bar not at proper temperatures. Walkin cooler had food debris and mold accumulation.
Noncritical violations: Equipment to keep food cold in salad bar does not have thermometer. Equipment surfaces not clean. Some areas of wall and floor not clean.
My Other Mother Child Care
3176 N. Sara Lane, Fayetteville No violations
Taqueria Lulu’s
1064 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown
No violations
The Lodge at Butterfield Trail
1923 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville No violations
Aug. 28 Feltner Brothers
992 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Suite B, Tontitown
No violations
Holt Middle School
2365 Rupple Road, Fayetteville No violations