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 Nov. 5 Braum’s Ice Cream

1119 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. No violations.

El Pueblito DBA El Rancho

300 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Fork and Crust Pie Co.

5208 Village Parkway, Suite 11, Rogers

No violations.

Fulbright Junior High School

5303 Bright Road, Bentonville Critical violations: Packaged sandwiches and sliced tomatoes were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Boiled eggs, hot dogs, sliced ham and cole slaw were held past their discard date.

Noncritical violations: There is excessive condensation and ice buildup along the walls of the walk-in freezer, repeat violation.

Hi-Tea Shop

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 3165, Rogers

No violations.

Kum & Go

3610 S.W. Regional Airport Road, Bentonville

No violations.

Lifeway Christian School

351 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton No violations.

Pho 85 Noodle

104 N. 12th St., Rogers Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above soup and broth. Items in refrigerator were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the ice machine. Containers of beverages were not covered in cold holding. A bowl was being used as a scoop in a bulk container of sugar. Storage containers were not approved for multi-food use contact surfaces. The trash can in the women’s restroom did not have a lid. An area near the back room is being used to store large amounts of unused equipment.

Sonic

208 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 220, Bentonville

Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above hot dogs.

Noncritical violations: Multiple syrup bottles were not labeled with the common name. Ice scoops were stored in contact with ice.

Subway

2710 Rife Medical Lane, Rogers Critical violations: Meatballs in sauce were at 128 degrees in hot holding, items in hot holding must be at 135 degrees above.

Noncritical violations: None

Waffle Hut

1223 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with ready-toeat foods.There is no handwashing sink available to employees in the food prep area. Strawberries were at 43 degrees in in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: The ice machine lid needs repair. There is standing water in the large refrigerator.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery

906 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

Walmart Neighborhood Market

906 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Three cans had crushed seals.

White Oak Station

701 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: Manager must be properly trained on all aspects of food safety including but not limited to: proper hand washing, food holding temperatures, cooking temperatures and reheating temperatures, date marking, washing and sanitizing. Employees were washing hands at the three-compartment sink. There was no soap dispenser at the handwashing sink. A pan of raw hamburger meat was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Sanitizer was not at the correct concentration. An ice scoop and the holder were visibly dirty. Food in the grab and go area was not at 135 degrees or above; noodles in the hot case were not at 135 degrees or above. Prepared and open food in the walk-in was not date-marked as needed, repeat violation. Foods in the grab and go area were not being marked with a discard date, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Packaged foods in the hot case and cookies were not labeled as required. Sanitizer test strips need to be replaced. Both walk-in freezers have condensation leak, evidence of condensation leak on cases of food, repeat violation.

Nov. 6 California Cafe

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs

No violations.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

105 S. Dixieland St., Suite, Lowell Critical violations: A handwashing sink was being used to store mop heads.

Noncritical violations: None

Dollar Tree

1443 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There was evidence of possible mice around pest control traps.

Ground Floor Coffee

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Sanitizer test strips were moldy. Floors, especially under the three-compartment sink, need cleaning. Posted permit is expired.

John Brown University Cafeteria

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Hummus was not at 41 degrees or below on the salad bar.

Noncritical violations: None

Kum & Go

816 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell No violations.

Rick’s Bakery

4600 W. Rozwell St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Customer selfserve items were not labeled with ingredients. No test strips were available at the time of inspection.

Sunshine Montessori Infant-Toddler Center

2124 W. University St., Siloam Springs

No violations.

The Station Cafe

409 S.E. Sixth St., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. No violations.

The Station Cafe - Mobile

409 S.E. Sixth St., Bentonville No violations.

Nov. 7 Reverie Coffee & Tea

14438 Arkansas 12, Suite B, Rogers No violations.

Nov. 8

Acambaro DBA El Tanjano Mexican Food

406 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Complaint inspection. No violations.

Angus Jack Burgers and Fries

1001 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: A pan of raw meat was stored above a pan of cheese.

Noncritical violations: Containers of blanched fries were stored on the floor. Food workers must wear proper hair restraints, repeat violation.

Guns & Grounds

103 S.W. Winsted Lane, Suite 29, Bentonville

No violations.

La Carreta

306 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: Raw beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods.

Noncritical violations: None

La Esquina Del Sabor

1710 W. Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: Salsa, beef and eggs were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Single-use containers were being reused for food storage.

Las Fajitas Grill

2003 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Suite 15, Bentonville

Critical violations: A carton of raw eggs was stored above containers of salsa. Some foods were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored on a shelf next to the machine, it must be stored in or on something that can be cleaned and sanitized. One tile needs to be repaired in the kitchen area.

Lavande Nail Bar

1001 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: A roll of paper towels and a bottle of window cleaner was stored in the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: The posted permit is expired.

Miss Saigon Pho

310 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Employees were not washing hands when putting on gloves or changing tasks. There was no sanitizer in the dishwasher. Beef was sitting out of cold holding at 70 degrees. A bottle of aspirin was stored in the food prep area, first aid supplies must be stored separately from food and the food prep area.

Noncritical violations: Ingredients for boba tea and other beverages were being stored in ice that was also used for beverages.

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter

14100 Vaughn Road, Bentonville No violations.

Northwest Arkansas Head Start

2109 S.E. J St., Bentonville Critical violations: Items in cold holding were not being held at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Pandiyas

103 S.W. Winsted Lane, Bentonville Critical violations: No employees washed their hands during the safety inspection. There was no sanitizer on site. Bags of onions and containers of food were stored on the floor.

Noncritical violations: Employees were not wearing proper hair restraints. Floors, walls and equipment need cleaning. A leak in the ceiling was running over an electric outlet and dripping on a utensil storage area.

Pizza Hut

1404 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Cardboard pizza boxes were stored on the floor.

Ruth Hale Barker Middle School

500 S.E. 18th St., Bentonville Critical violations: Milk was at 45 degrees in cold holding, must be at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Sam’s Club

3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Sam’s Club - Deli/Bakery

3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Second Street Pantry

201 N.W. Second St., Bentonville No violations.

Tater’s Fresh Grill

109 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The ceiling inside the ice machine was not clean to the touch.

Thai Ginger

903 N. Bloomington St., Suite A106, Lowell

Critical violations: The bottom of the freezer needs cleaning.

Noncritical violations: None

The Angel’s Place

2800 W. Hudson Road, Rogers No violations.

Wee Friends Discovery Center

201 N.W. Second St., Bentonville No violations.

White Hawk Center

1710 W. Hudson Road, Rogers No violations.

White Oak Station

1140 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: A tray of food was stored in the handwashing sink. Containers of food were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

Wild About Learning Academy

1100 S.E. 22nd St., Bentonville Critical violations: Milk jugs that were returned from classrooms were not at 41 degrees or below. Spray bottles were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Silverware for children was not stored properly.

Wingate Inn

7398 S.W.. Old Farm Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Egg patties were at 132 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

WASHINGTON COUNTY Nov. 5 Acambaro Mexican Restaurant

2605 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Beef was not being thawed in accordance with established methods. Containers of chips were not labeled.

Fujisan

1517 S. 56th St., Springdale Critical violations: Times were not being kept on rice.

Noncritical violations: None

George Elementary School

2878 S. Powell St., Springdale No violations.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

1007 Jones Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Soda nozzles need cleaning.

Harps

1007 Jones Road, Springdale Critical violations: Three cans of food had dents that may affect the seal.

Noncritical violations: Floor and shelves in the raw meat department and the floor of the dairy cooler need cleaning, there is a buildup of trash in the dairy cooler.

Sam’s Club Cafe

1517 Gene George Blvd., Springdale

No violations.

Spring Street Grill

101 N. Spring St., Springdale Critical violations: Vegetable soup was at 98 degrees in hot holding. A bucket of sanitizer and wiping cloths was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Shelf surfaces are rusty in the walk-in cooler. The shelf where clean utensils are stored needs cleaning.

Stone Mill Bread And Flour Co.

2600 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Floors need repair in several places.

Whole Hog Cafe

3009 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods.A bottle of butter was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Zaxby’s

1670 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit is not posted.

Nov. 6 Acambaro

121 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Cooked chicken and beef were not being cooled appropriately. Chopped beef and chicken were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding; other items in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below. A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Alpha Chi Omega Kitchen

722 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Chicken was at 120 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: Containers of food were stored on the floor of the dry storage area.

Alpha Omicron Pi

712 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Bernice Young Elementary School

301 Pippin Apple Circle, Springdale No violations.

Casey’s General Store

1037 Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employees were not wearing proper hair restraints.

Cousins Q

22295 War Eagle Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The valid retail food permit is not posted.

Delta Delta Delta

920 W. Maple St., Fayetteville No violations.

Phi Mu Fraternity

792 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Containers of flour and sugar were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Shiloh Express

3427 S. Thompson St., Springdale No violations.

Sigma Chi Fraternity

618 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Springdale Head Start

800 Airport Road, Springdale Critical violations: Packaged raw eggs were stored above a container of water for children. The sanitizer in the dish washing machine was not at the correct concentration.

Noncritical violations: Raw fruit must be thoroughly washed to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, served or offered for human consumption.

Taco Bueno

7420 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.

Nov. 8 Center Street Cafe

1995 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: There was no sanitizer in the dishwasher.

Noncritical violations: The retail food permit was expired.

Comfort Suites

1099 Rieff St., Springdale Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Sausage was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures.

Con Quesos

2016 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There is no sign reminding employees to wash their hands at the handwashing sink in the women’s restroom. Plastic containers of food were being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

Crispy Donut

1301 E. Robinson Ave., Suite B1, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Three-compartment sinks need cleaning. Surfaces of equipment and sinks are not clean. The food preparation area, floor and walls need cleaning.

Fratellis Italian Grill

1008 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: There were no hand towels or soap at handwashing sinks.

Noncritical violations: None

Great American Cookie Co.

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 1515, Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the food preparation area.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps - Deli/Bakery

1951 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: A food employee did not have a lid on their drink cup. The back handwashing sink was not accessible.

Noncritical violations: Two employees were wearing wristwatches, employees may not wear jewelry on their arms while preparing food.

Harps

1951 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: There was a small squeegee in the handwashing sink in the produce area, handwashing sinks may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: Several single-service containers were not stored properly in the produce area. A refrigerator unit in the meat department, an upright freezer and food display cases need cleaning.

Hill City Popcorn

240 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 4, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit is not posted.

La Esquina Favorita

707 N. Old Missouri Road, Springdale

Critical violations: Knowledge of food safety was not evident throughout the facility. A food employee used bare hands to turn off water after washing hands. Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food (sodas) in cold holding, repeat violation. Cooked tamales were not being cooled properly. Foods were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: The cooler, refrigerator and prep table do not have thermometer. Bulk containers of food were not labeled. A bowl was being used as a scoop for food; a cardboard box of food was stored on the floor. Surfaces of the cooler need cleaning.

Natural State Sandwiches - Mobile

107 E. Emma Ave., Springdale No violations.

Natural State Sandwiches Shack

107 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit is not posted.

Nomad’s Music Lounge

1431 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Food was held past its discard date.

Noncritical violations: Containers of sauces and oils were not labeled.

Ozark Guidance Center

2400 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The milk cooler needs cleaning.

Papa John’s

1106 Robinson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The sanitizer was not at the correct concentration. The wire shelf for utensils is rusty.

Sleep Inn and Suites

1056 Rieff St., Springdale Critical violations: A cold holding unit was not keeping food temperatures at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Frozen sausage patties and egg mixture were not being thawed in accordance to established methods.

The Sale Barn Cafe

1581 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The facility’s refrigerators did not have thermometers or the thermometers were not easily accessible.

Woodridge of the Ozarks

2466 S. 48th St., Suite B, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Boxes of food were stored on the floor. A food employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band. The outside of a warewashing machine needs cleaning.