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. 27 Azul Tequila

1000 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 22, Bentonville

Critical violations: Cut tomatoes and shredded cheese were not at 41 degrees in cold holding. Containers of food in cold holding were not date marked.

Noncritical violations: Food employees were not wearing proper hair restraints. There were no test strips available at the time of inspection. El Renancer Catering 2314 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Sour cream and half and half were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: The prep cooler is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Maria’s 2503 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the bar area. There was no sanitizer prepared for food contact surfaces. The cold holding unit near the grill is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Knives were not stored properly.

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available at the time of inspection. Millwood Christian Church

3450 Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available at the time of inspection. Cove base on one side of the kitchen wall needs to be installed. Aug. 28 Kobe Sushi

1702 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 8, Bentonville

Critical violations: Miso soup was not cooled in accordance to established procedure. Cream cheese and crab mixture were at 43 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: White tuna is listed on the menu, but the product is escolar. Rice scoops were stored in water that was not 135 degrees or more. Pure Joy

108 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Employee was not wearing gloves while preparing food. Sanitizer concentration was not strong enough.

Noncritical violations: Fly strip was located above the food preparation area. Food workers were not wearing proper hair restraints. Chickadee’s Fresh Fare

501 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Foods in the upright cooler were not at 41 degrees or below. A bottle of soap was not labeled. Facility does not have a

variance for vacuum-packed cooked chicken.

Noncritical violations: Scoop handles were stored in contact with products. Acambaro 301 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Steak fajita meat was at 117 degrees in hot holding. Salsa was not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. A spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. A back flow prevention device is not connected to a faucet.

Noncritical violations: There were no handwashing signs at the sink near the dish machine. Soda nozzles need cleaning. Domino’s Pizza 105-D S. Dixieland Road, Lowell Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat vegetables in the cooler. Cut tomatoes and pineapple were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None Pandiyas

103 S.W. Windsted Lane, Suite 5, Bentonville

Critical violations: Employee who was washing dishes did not wash hands between handling dirty dishes and clean ones. There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. The interior of the ice machine needs cleaning. No sanitizer was being dispensed in the automatic dishwasher. Curd rice on the buffet was at 45 degrees; no variance has been granted for yogurt made on premises. Items were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Bags of carrots, whole watermelons and containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. All floors, walls and equipment need cleaning. Hawk Moth Beer Parlor 710 N. Second St., Rogers No violations. Aug. 29 Las Palmas 301 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Fajita chicken was not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding. The main prep table was not keeping foods at 41 degrees or above. A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Hoses for drink lines were being cooled in the ice bin for drinks. The plastic scoop for chips needs to be replaced. Las Fajitas 1402 S.E. Shane Lane, Bentonville Critical violations: Employees were washing their hands without soap. No sanitizer for food contact surfaces was prepared. The cold holding unit near the grill was not holding food at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Shelving needs to be cleaned. Orient Express

1402 Shane Lane, Suite 10, Bentonville

Critical violations: Floors and walls have a build-up of grease and need cleaning.

Noncritical violations: Many wiping cloths were stored on countertops and tables throughout the facility. Area around the refrigerator and prep tables need cleaning. Ventilation hood needs cleaning. Lin’s Garden Chinese 2101 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands when returning to work; an employee did not wash hands between handling raw chicken and starting a new task. Employee was not wearing gloves while preparing food. Soap was not stored separately from produce.

Noncritical violations: The ice machine needs to be cleaned. Thai Kitchen 707 S.W. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Prepared, ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator were not labeled. Johnny Carino’s 535 N. 46th St., Rogers Critical violations: Items on ice were not at 41 degrees or below; items were stored above the load line in the saute station and were not at 41 degrees or below; items in the pizza prep table were not at 41 degrees or below. A spray bottle was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Floor tiles in the kitchen and dish areas need to be repaired/replaced; concrete is missing in areas of the bar floor causing standing water. Aug. 30 Casey’s General Store

2655 U.S. 412 East, Siloam

Springs

Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between glove changes. The sanitizer solution was not strong enough.

Noncritical violations: Food workers were not wearing proper hair restraints. Taqueria Jaimitos 2331 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations. Jim’s Razorback Pizza

2125 E. Main St., Suite 1, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Foods in the top part of the prep table were not at 41 degrees or below. Foods were not date marked as needed, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Single-use containers were being reused for food storage. Hibachi Grill Buffet 102 S. 21st St., Rogers Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: Escolar/butter fish on the sushi buffet were not labeled as such. There was no record available on parasite destruction for fish received.

Noncritical violations: None Rogers Northside Elementary 807 N. Sixth St., Rogers No violations. Rogers Head Start 109 W. Industrial Drive, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Boxes of pears were stored on the floor beneath the handwashing sink. Aug. 31 Downtown Dawgs

4302 W. Mockingbird Lane, Rogers

No violations. La Laguna Grille 101 E. Cherry St., Rogers

No violations. El Sombrero Botanero

151 U.S. 412, Suite B, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Employee was not trained in making sanitizer water and did not know how to use sanitizer test strips. An employee did not wash hands and change gloves between tasks; an employee did not wash hands between glove changes.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. Terracotta pots used for beverages are not approved food grade containers. Southside Elementary School 200 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: The automatic dishwasher is not reaching proper sanitation temperature. The sanitizer in the three-compartment sink was too strong.

Noncritical violations: There is a condensation leak in the freezer that is causing ice to build up around the door. WASHINGTON COUNTY Aug. 27 New School Day Care

2514 New School Place, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Pizza and carrots in hot holding were not at 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: None Puritan Coffee & Beer 3959 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no soap at the hand washing sink in the front bar area.

Noncritical violations: The ice scoop needs to be replaced. The Lodge at Butterfield Trail 1923 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville No violations. The New School

2514 N. New School Place, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Lettuce and peas in the front refrigerator were not covered.

Noncritical violations: None Aug. 28 Holcomb Elementary 2900 N. Salem Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Beans were at 128 degrees on the buffet line. Tomatoes on the buffet line were at 48 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None Sonic

1801 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint. External surfaces of equipment need cleaning, internal surfaces of the prep table need cleaning. Walls, ceiling and the floor need cleaning. Aug. 29 Arsaga’s Espresso at the Library 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville No violations. Asbell Elementary 1500 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Burgers were at 117 degrees in hot holding, must be 135 degrees or more. Noncritical violations: None Heritage Inn 1394 E. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations. Hillcrest Tower Community Center 1 N. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Dead roaches were observed in cabinets and drawers, repeat violation. Jo Jo’s Kitchen 909 S. Pleasant St., Springdale No violations. Kingfish 262 N. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: A beverage was stored in ice used for drinks. The posted permit is expired. Leverett School 1124 W. Cleveland St., Fayetteville Critical violations: French fries in hot holding were at 120 degrees, must be 135 degrees or more.

Noncritical violations: None Manna Oriental Market 907 S. Pleasant St., Springdale No violations. Ramay Junior High School 401 S. Sang Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Grab and go sandwiches were not labeled with ingredients and allergens. The Cork & Keg

509 W. Spring St., Suite 230, Fayetteville

No violations. Aug. 30 Elmdale Elementary School 420 N. West End St., Springdale No violations. Grace Childcare 5185 Apple Road, Springdale Critical violations: Refrigerator in the kitchen area is not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None Harps 266 Three Dog Lane, West Fork No violations. Harps - Deli/Bakery 266 Three Dog Lane, West Fork No violations. Kruton’s Cafe at The Jones Center 922 Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: An employee’s drink cup did not have a lid and straw. An employee washed hands in a dish washing sink. Employees must wash hands any time that contamination could have occurred; there was not an adequate amount of hand soap or hand towels at the handwashing sink. Broccoli was at 68 degrees in hot holding. Food on the line was not protected from possible contamination. Wet wiping cloths were left on cutting surfaces, there was no container of sanitizer to store wiping cloths in between uses.

Noncritical violations: Single-use containers were being reused for food storage, repeat violation. A food employee’s gloves did not cover a bracelet. The restroom does not have a trash can with a lid, repeat violation. The ceiling in the food preparation

area obtain needs a retail Montessori cleaning. food permit. School Business must paper 57 Critical towels E. Township violations: at a handwashing St., There Fayetteville were sink. no A not working Noncritical labeled. container violations: of chemicals None was 2117 W. Martin Starbucks Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville No West violations. Fork Elementary School 245 No violations. School Ave., West Fork 287 West School Fork Ave., High West School Fork Critical of a rodent violations: in the There dry storage is evidence area. Noncritical violations: None West Fork Middle School 1 No School violations. Ave., West Fork Aug. 31 Ark-Vets

2507 S. Thompson St., Suite 3, Springdale

Complaint inspection. Critical violations: Chopped tomatoes and cheese were not at 41 degrees or below in cold hold.

Noncritical violations: A refrigerator does not have a thermometer. Baskets

675 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville

Follow-up inspection.

No violations. Cedar Crest Academy

4195 W. Persimmon St., Fayetteville

No violations. Chuck’s Cake Shoppe 407 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Front cooler is at 44 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None Mermaids 2217 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. No violations. Owl Creek School 375 N. Rupple Road, Fayetteville No violations. Razor Daddy’s Concessions

4390 W. Lofty Wood Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Posted permit is expired. Shake’s Frozen Custard 2835 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations. West End

339 N. West Ave., Suite 3, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice scoop was stored on top of the ice machine. Test strips were not available at the time of inspection. The inter of the ice machine needs cleaning. Woodland Junior High 1 E. Poplar St., Fayetteville No violations.