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.
Sept. 11
BENTON COUNTY Bright Field Middle School
5101 S.W. Bright Road, Bentonville Critical violations: Sandwiches on the line were not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Casey’s General Store
514 N. Second St., Rogers No violations.
Loves Donuts
10 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista
Critical violations: Motor oil was being used to lubricate the gear box of a food mixer; must use approved, food-grade lubricant. A quart of motor oil was stored on a food preparation counter.
Noncritical violations: A Styrofoam coffee cup was being used as a scoop for sugar. Kolache sausages were being stored on cardboard. Several nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning.
The Nines
401 S.W. A St., Apt 120, Bentonville
No violations.
Sept. 12 Allen Elementary School
1900 N. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs
No violations.
Eastside Elementary School
505 E. New Hope Road, Rogers No violations.
Sonic
200 E. New Hope Road, Rogers No violations.
El Campegino Market and Restaurant
1902 S. Eighth St., Suites 1 and 2, Rogers
Critical violations: There was no hand soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Raw chicken was stored above ready-toeat sauces in cold holding. Dishes were not being sanitized after being washed in the three-compartment sink. Diced onions were at 63 degrees and cheese was at 46 degrees in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: Two cold-holding units are not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. The lid of a chest-type freezer is damaged and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. The three-compartment sink is missing drain boards.
Flash Market
998 S. Lincoln St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves for food preparation. Foods in the sandwich prep table were not at 41 degrees or below. Items in the refrigerator were not date marked as needed, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: Employees were not wearing effective hair restraints. Floor tiles need repair or replacement in the customer area, repeat violation. The retail food permit was not posted in customer view.
I Love Pupusas
609 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Raw chicken was stored above soup in the walkin cooler; raw beef was stored above ready-to-eat deli meat in the chef box.
Noncritical violations: Sliced carrots were being stored in a grocery-type plastic bag.
Kum & Go
800 S.E. J St., Bentonville No violations.
Smokin’ Joes
2504 E. Central Ave., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Outdoor barbecue pit area screening needs repair/ replacement. The posted permit was expired.
Subway
213 W. Central Ave., Suite 10, Bentonville
No violations.
Ziggywurst
214 N. Wright St., Siloam Springs No violations.
Sept. 13
Backyard Burgers
4301 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers
No violations.
Pine Crest Private School
1300 S.W. Liberty Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: Employee wearing a brace was unable to wash hands properly with the brace on.
Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in the milk cooler.
Central Park Morning Star Elementary
1400 S.W. Liberty Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: Boiled eggs were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding table, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: None
Subway
2605 Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers
Follow-up inspection.
No violations.
The Lion Stop
601 First St., Gravette Critical violations: A spray bottle of chemicals was stored above cooler that contained food.
Noncritical violations: The hose for washing dishes was not stored above the sink to prevent back flow. A crate of onions was stored on the floor. The establishment lacks a mop sink. The floor drain next to the ice machine was not covered.
Yonder’s Fried Pies
16036 Aubrey Long Road, Gentry No violations.
Sept. 14 Dairy Queen
1 Riordan Road, Bella Vista Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Some of the pump bottles for flavored syrups were not labeled.
Grace Lutheran Schools
415 N. Sixth Place, Lowell No violations.
Lowell Elementary School
202 McClure Ave., Lowell No violations.
Schmieding Kid’s First
519 Latham Drive, Lowell No violations.
Siloam Springs High School
700 N. Progress Ave., Siloam Springs No violations.
Siloam Springs Intermediate School
1500 N. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Walk-in freezer has a condensation leak.
Sonic
2 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista No violations.
Tropical Smoothie
3200 U.S. 412 East, Suite 70, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: The sanitizer solution was out at the three-compartment sink. Portioned chicken in the sandwich prep station was not at 41 degrees or below. Hummus, chicken salad and cut tomatoes were not dated marked. Sanitizer at the three-compartment sink was too strong.
Noncritical violations: Unless wearing intact gloves, employees may not wear fingernail polish or artificial nails. A food employee’s hair was tied back but kept falling over shoulder. There was no sanitizer in the bucket for wet wiping cloths.
Wingstop
231 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 1, Bentonville
Critical violations: Raw chicken was at 42 degrees in the walk-in cooler. Noncritical violations: None
WASHINGTON COUNTY Sept. 11 Alex’s Taqueria
2323 Old Missouri Road, Springdale
No violations.
Cafe Sonora
405 E. Emma Ave., Springdale No violations.
Sept. 12 Shiloh Christian Schools
1701 Johnson Road, Springdale No violations.
Wendy’s
4621 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.
Auntie Anne’s
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit was not posted.
Dickson Street Pub
303 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. Noncritical violations: The posted permit is expired.
Kingfish
262 N. School Ave., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: The posted permit is expired.
Sept. 13 Antojitos Mexicanos
601 E. Emma Ave., Springdale No violations.
Bayyari Elementary School
2199 Scottsdale St., Springdale No violations.
Captain D’s
909 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A thermolabel to check the temperature of hot water as sanitizer was not available. A small prep table and refrigerators do not have thermometers or do not have easily readable thermometers.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3379 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville
No violations.
Eureka Pizza
1503 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Ranch dressing was not date marked.
Noncritical violations: The small refrigerator does not have a thermometer. The door of the prep table needs repair. The facility needs cleaning.
Harps - Deli/Bakery
319 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: Turkey was at 56 degrees and potato salad was at 54 degrees in the deli case.
Noncritical violations: None
Harps
319 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: Foods in the display case in the meat department were not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Hurts Donut Co.
1641 W. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the food preparation area needs repair.
Noncritical violations: A floor fan in the food preparation area needs cleaning. The business needs a retail food permit.
Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe
410 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: A bucket was stored in a handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: None
Quick Bites
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Unit 1385, Fayetteville
No violations.
Slim Chickens
2120 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Sonic
112 N. Pittman St., Prairie Grove No violations.
Southwest Junior High School
1807 Princeton Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Dishwasher was not reaching temperatures of 160 degrees or above for sanitation.
Noncritical violations: None
Southwest Junior High School Basketball Concession
1807 Princeton Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The microwave needs cleaning.
Southwest Junior High School Football Concession
1807 Princeton Ave., Springdale No violations.
Taco Bell
412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: A handwashing sink was obstructed from use in the ware washing area.
Noncritical violations: None
West Fork High School
287 School Ave., West Fork Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Why Not Cafe
285 McKnight Ave., West Fork Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food items in customer self-service were not labeled properly.
Sept. 14 Casey’s General Store
2720 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville No violations.
Mangos Gourmet Taco Shop
2050 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Multiple items were not covered in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: There were dead bugs near the three-compartment sink in the back of the kitchen. Vents throughout the kitchen need cleaning.
Mini-Mart
758 W. North St., Fayetteville No violations.
Saddleback Brewery
18244 Habberton Road, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips were not available at the time of inspection. The restroom doors are not self-closing, repeat violation. The current retail food permit was not posted.
The Bar
705 S. Thompson, Springdale No violations.
The Sugar Shack
458 Caroline Claire St., Springdale Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. A scoop, knife and bottle plugs were not washed, rinsed and sanitized properly. Cream was at 54 degrees in cold holding. Cream was not date marked. Quaternary ammonia was above 200 ppm in a spray bottle.
Noncritical violations: A small refrigerator was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
White River Cafe
18231 Habberton Road, Unit B, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A refrigerator did not have a thermometer. The facility needs cleaning. The ventilation system needs cleaning.
Sept. 17 Panda Express
2109 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: A cold holding table was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1375 Market Square Drive, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Cans of black beans and cans of chicken were dented on the seams.
Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery
1375 Market Square Drive, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Dead insects were in the grab and go area.
Zoe’s Kitchen
3379 N. College Ave., Suite 8, Fayetteville
Follow-up inspection.
No violations.