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 Oct. 29 Cheecho’s Italian Ice - Mobile
355 S. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: All food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized prior to opening.
Noncritical violations: None
Connie’s Day Care
2331 Christina Circle, Pea Ridge No violation.
Eureka Pizza
1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville
Critical violations: Employees’ drink cups did not have lids.
Noncritical violations: Multiple scoops for food did not have handles.
Olive Garden
1716 S. 46th St., Rogers No violations.
Pie Bros.
2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: Ground beef mixture was not date marked in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: Raw chicken was being thawed in standing water in a three-compartment sink. Employee who was cutting raw chicken was not wearing a proper hair restraint. There were no test strips for chlorine sanitizer for the dishwasher available.
Rogers Adult Wellness Center
2001 W. Persimmon St., Rogers No violations.
Simple Simon’s Pizza
201 Lee Town Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The refrigerator and prep table need a thermometer. Single-use containers were being reused for food storage.
Subway
281 Townsend Way, Pea Ridge Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The posted retail food permit was expired.
Daylight Donuts
150 S. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge Critical violations: Kolaches, sausage biscuits, croissants and burritos did not have discard dates. The floor drain under the three-compartment sink did not have a grate in the drain; the handwashing sink in the restroom does not have hot water available.
Noncritical violations: None
Trucks and Tiaras Learning Center
610 S.W. A St., Bentonville No violations.
Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/ Bakery
1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
Walmart Neighborhood Market - Fuel Center
1402 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1400 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
TNT Express
1196 Arkansas 59 South, Decatur Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Oct. 30 Andy’s Frozen Custard
2205 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: Used ice cream scoops were sitting on an empty container.
Noncritical violations: The restroom does not have a self-closing door. The posted permit is expired.
Chick-fil-A
4001 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.
Crabby’s Seafood Bar and Grill
1800 52nd St., Suite 102, Rogers Critical violations: Food items were not marked with a discard date. Vacuum packaged fish was being stored in a refrigerator; fish may not be stored in reduced oxygen packaging unless it is frozen.
Noncritical violations: The wall in the dish area needs to be repaired so that it is smooth, nonporous and easily cleanable.
DARP Foundation
1199 Grant St., Decatur Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods.
Noncritical violations: Chicken was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures.
DARP Foundation, Building Two
1199 Grant St., Decatur No violations.
Decatur Livestock Auction
8950 Arkansas 59 South, Decatur, Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Scoop stored in sugar did not have a handle. The is no protective shielding on light fixtures. 900 W. Main St., Gentry Critical violations: Tongs were stored with cleaning items. The walk-in cooler was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: There were no test strips for sanitizer available at the time of inspection.
106 N. Bloomington St., Suite W, Lowell
Critical violations: Employee drinks were being stored in a cooler near the drive-through, employee’s drinks must not be stored near customer’s drinks and must have a lid and straw. The handwashing sink in the kitchen was not accessible.
Noncritical violations: None 244 E. Main St., Gentry Critical violations: A prep table was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Containers of barbecue beef and chicken salad were not date marked.
Noncritical violations: None
Dollar General
154 N. Main St., Decatur No violations.
E-Z Mart Jim’s Razorback Pizza
326 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Follow-up inspection No violations.
Loves’ Donuts Lowell Senior Activity Center
104 E. Monroe Ave., Lowell Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: None
Ozark Adventist Academy
20997 Dawn Hill East, Gentry No violations.
Pioneer Pizza Shiloh Christian School
5413 Pinnacle Point Drive, Rogers No violations.
Simmon’s Chicken Store
254 S. Main St., Decatur No violations.
Subway
200 Bloomington St., Suite A, Lowell No violations.
Subway
2301 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.
Oct. 31 Adair Early Head Start
1017 E. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: A refrigerator was not holding food at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Alexander Baking Co.
210 S. First St., Rogers No violations.
Arkansas Public Theatre
116 S. Second St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips were available for chlorine sanitizer.
Cotton Patch Cafe
3451 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between glove changes. A pan of raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the dessert cooler. Sanitizer was not dispensing in the automatic dishwasher. Sliced turkey was stored above the load line in the prep table.
Noncritical violations: Reduced oxygen packaged fish, steak and a package of sauce were not being thawed according to established procedures. One cooler did not have a thermometer. Food workers were not wearing proper hair restraints. While preparing food employee may not wear jewelry on their hands or arms except for a plain band such as a wedding ring. The server’s ice scoop is rusted and needs to be replaced. The handle to the walkin freezer and a handle on an upright hot holding unit are broken.
CV’s Saverclub - Deli/Bakery
200 First Ave. S.E., Gravette Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Single-use containers were being reused for food storage. The cake decorating area needs cleaning.
CV’s Saver Club
200 First Ave. S.E., Gravette Critical violations: A handwashing sink was not accessible.
Noncritical violations: None
Dollar General
404 First Ave. N.E., Gravette No violations.
Gravette Food Service Warehouse
406 Sixth Ave. S.E., Gravette No violations.
Gravette Junior High School
607 Dallas St. S.E., Gravette No violations.
Harps
800 First Ave., Gravette Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the meat department had meat packaging on top of it; there were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the produce area.
Noncritical violations: None
Panda Express
2775 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: The walk-in freezer has a walk-in leak; tiles are broken at the mop sink and are loose in front of the wok station. The retail food permit was not posted visibly to the customer.
Simple Simon’s Pizza
603 First Ave., Gravette Critical violations: There were no paper towels or hand soap at the handwashing stations.
Noncritical violations: None
The Salad Place
1120 S. Eighth St., Rogers Follow-up inspection. No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Oct. 27
AQ Chicken — Razorback Stadium
285 N. Stadium Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Scoops seasonings did not have a handle.
Hog Wild Barbeque
285 N. Stadium Drive, Fayetteville No violations.
Pizza Hut — Razorback Stadium
285 N. Stadium Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the employee restroom did not have paper towels.
Noncritical violations: Pizza dough was not labeled.
Razorback Stadium Food
285 N. Stadium Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Multiple sinks did not have paper towels for hand drying, items were stored in two handwashing sinks. Chicken was not covered in the north end zone kitchen. Pork at two concession stands was not at 135 degrees or more.
Noncritical violations: None
Razorback Stadium South Kitchen
285 N. Stadium Drive, Fayetteville No violations.
Oct. 29 Cracker Barrel
1022 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: The microwave on the grill line needs cleaning.
Noncritical violations: None
Natural State Jerky
1772 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: There is no handwashing sink in the food manufacturing area.
Noncritical violations: None
Oak Avenue Head Start
500 W. Oak Ave., Springdale No violations.
On The Way
4450 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The retail food permit has expired.
Savoy Tea Co.
19 E. Center St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips were water-damaged and unusable.
Shell Superstop
2001 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The three-compartment sink is leaking, repeat issue. Two light fixtures need to be replaced in the food preparation area, repeat issue.
Slim Chickens
5420 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.
Sonic
2113 N. Center St., Fayetteville No violations.
Tot’s Landing
2129 N. Center St., Suite F, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Two cartons of raw eggs were stored above uncovered cups of snack crackers.
Noncritical violations: Storage shelves for dry goods and dishes need to be sealed.
Casey’s General Store
2031 Stokenbury Road, Elkins Critical violations: The nozzles for the soda fountain need cleaning.
Noncritical violations: The exterior of food storage containers need cleaning. There is no drain plug installed in the outside dumpster, repeat issue.
AQ Chicken House
1207 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Food items in hot holding were not at 135 degrees or above.
Noncritical violations: The handwashing sink is leaking. A prep table and cooler need thermometers. A single-use container was being reused for food storage. A vent in the food preparation area and the external surfaces of equipment need cleaning. The garbage dumpster lid was open and surfaces around the dumpster were not clean. The floor, wall and ceiling in the food preparation area, warewashing area and dry food storage room were not clean.
Oct. 30 Alpha Omicron Pi
in 712 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Food in the cold holding table was not at 41 degrees or below. A container of flour was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
American Legion Post 27
1195 S. Curtis St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Cooked ground beef was held past its discard date.
Noncritical violations: None
Angela’s Bakery
2854 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale
Follow-up inspection.
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The sanitizer solution for wiping cloths was not at the correct concentration.
Bugsy’s
524-526 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.
Butterfield Trail Village Convocation Center Bistro
1923 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between glove changes. Cooked sausage patties were not at the proper cold holding temperature.
Noncritical violations: None
Central United Methodist Church
6 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.
Con Sabor A Mexico
112 Southwinds Road, Suite 1, Farmington
Critical violations: The hand soap was out at the handwashing sink. Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Multiple items in the walk-in cooler were not date marked.
Noncritical violations: None
Happy Day Care
214 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington No violations.
JJ’s Brew & Que
3615 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The retail food permit is expired.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
800 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Chicken was at 74 degrees in hot holding; food temperatures must be at 135 degrees or more in hot holding. Containers of food were not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
Mandalay Fusion
8 Brown St., Farmington Critical violations: Multiple items in the cooler were not date marked.
Noncritical violations: Multiple items in the cooler were not covered.
McDonald’s
1260 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Sliced tomatoes and mixed vegetables were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: None
McDonald’s
3080 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no signs at handwashing sinks to remind staff to wash hands. Floors throughout the facility need cleaning.
Mickey Finn Irish Pub
644 W. Dickson St., Suite 114, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice in an ice bin used for cooling tubes was also being used for storing ice for drinks; ice used for cooling equipment may not be used as food.
Murphy Express
7250 W. Sunset Lane, Springdale Critical violations: White and yellow cheese sauces were not date marked.
Noncritical violations: None
Parson Hills Elementary
2326 Cardinal Drive., Springdale No violations.
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
502 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Bread was not covered in storage.
Richard’s Country Meat Market
3042 Market Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Food employee used handwashing sink to rinse tabs.
Noncritical violations: None
Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
118 W. Emma Ave., Springdale No violations.
Sigma Chi Fraternity
618 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: The mechanical warewashing machine was not sanitizing dishes.
Noncritical violations: Containers of flour and sugar were stored on the floor of the dry storage area.
Subway
7250 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.
Salvation Army
219 E. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Chlorine sanitizer test strips were not available.