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. 29 Bentonville Preparatory School

211 S.E. 34th St., Suite 13, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A protective grate needs to be installed on a drain under the three-compartment sink.

Cave Springs Mart

180 N. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: Employees did not demonstrate knowledge of proper handwashing procedures, food holding and cooking temperatures, order of washing and sanitizing, or how to properly test sanitizer. An employee’s drink cup was uncovered. An employee did not wash hands between tasks; employee did not lather with soap long enough before rinsing hands. An employee made bare hand contact with cooked burritos. The door to a hot case is missing, and foods were not maintaining the proper hot holding temperature. Single-use spray bottles were being reused for other chemicals. There was no thermometer in the cold case, hot case or walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. Food workers may not wear jewelry on their hands or arms unless it’s a plain ring such as a wedding band. Single-use food containers were being reused for food storage, repeat violation. The drain line to the soda machine needs cleaning. The posted permit was expired.

Chipotle

2400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Foghorn’s

2221 W. Walnut Ave., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Spray bottles were not labeled.

Gaby’s Bakery

1803 S. Eighth St., Suite 8, Rogers Critical violations: Employee drinks did not have lids and straws. Tamales were at 116 degrees in hot holding. A spray bottle was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: A few ceiling tiles need to be replaced in the food preparation area.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

916 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell No violations.

Harps

916 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell No violations.

Highfill Mart Restaurant

14939 Arkansas 12 West, Gentry Critical violations: The slicer needs cleaning. The hot display case was not maintaining food temperatures of 135 degrees or above. Foods were not date-marked as needed, repeat violation. Spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled or were not stored in the correct bottle.

Noncritical violations: Employees may not wear jewelry on their hands or arms, except for a plain band such as a wedding ring, while preparing food. Food workers must wear proper hair restraints while preparing food. Sanitizer for wiping cloths was too strong. Surfaces of equipment need cleaning.

Kennedy Coffee and Roasting Co.

2501 S.E. 14th St., Suite 1, Bentonville

Follow-up inspections. No violations.

La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop

1803 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations.

Loves Donuts

2508 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville

Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the front preparation area had a rag in it. Kolache sausages and cheese were stored in cardboard in the fridge.

Noncritical violations: Shelves in refrigerator need cleaning. Several nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning. The back kitchen area is cluttered with equipment, employee items and miscellaneous items.

Mary’s Little Lambs

506 Moberly Lane, Suite 6, Bentonville

No violations.

New Hope Plaza - MeLatte Chocolate

1902 S. Eighth Suite 6, Rogers No violations.

Raising Hope Childcare And Preschool

1700 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville

No violations.

Scooter’s Coffee

206 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

The Buttered Biscuit

1403 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville

Follow-up inspection.

No violations.

The Main Bite

7 Pinehurst Lane, Bella Vista Critical violations: An employee’s beverage was uncovered in the food preparation area.

Noncritical violations: None

Zaxby’s

3510 S.E. J St., Bentonville No violations.

Nov. 30 Alex Taqueria

832 W. Cypress St., Rogers No violations.

Apple Glen Elementary

1801 Brave Lane, Bentonville No violations.

Asian Chef

315 C, U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs

Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit was not posted.

Bean Palace - War Eagle Mill

11045 War Eagle Road, Rogers No violations.

Econolodge

3609 Moberly Lane, Bentonville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: There were no thermometers available to check the temperature of cheese omelets; there is no thermometer in the refrigerator. The posted permit is expired.

El Bohemio

308 First Ave. S.E., Gravette Critical violations: Rice was not being kept in hot holding and was at 112 degrees on the prep table. Several foods in cold holding were not marked with a discard date.

Noncritical violations: None

Frisco Depot

8495 Apache Trail, Rogers No violations.

Gentry Senior Activity & Wellness Center

121 E. Main St., Gentry No violations.

Gravette Basketball Concessions

325 Lion Drive, Gravette No violations.

McDonald’s

467 Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: Canadian bacon was not date-marked.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. Food workers may not wear jewelry other than a plain band such as a wedding ring on their hands or arms while preparing food.

Prairie Creek Country Club

1585 Roundtree Drive, Rogers No violations.

Scooters Coffee

1887 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Sonic

702 First Ave. S.E., Gravette Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The ice scoop was stored improperly.

Sonic

360 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton No violations.

Gentry Early Learning Academy

185 Rebecca St., Gentry No violations.

Walnut Farm Montessori School

4208 Arkansas 72 East, Bentonville

No violations.

Washington Junior High School

1501 N.E. Wildcat Way, Bentonville No violations.

Y12 Asian Food Truck

127 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: The refrigerator was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: None

Dec. 1 Centerton Livestock Auction

2210 Kinyon Road, Centerton No violations.

Auntie Anne’s

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

Critical violations: Hot dogs were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Sanitizer was not at the correct concentration. Packaged cleaning cloths on site were not approved for food contact surfaces.

Noncritical violations: Employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band.

Casey’s General Store

100 S.E. J St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Boxes of food were stored in direct contact with the floor of the freezer.

Coastal Roast

ville1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Benton

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. The sanitizer concentration was not strong enough.

Noncritical violations: None

Core Brewing Co.

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The test strips for sanitizer were not valid.

Freshii

1335 S. Main St., Suite 1, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips were not available at the time of inspection.

Houlihans

2203 S. Promenade Blvd. 15100, Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: French onion soup was at 98 degrees and queso was at 110 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: The door to the hot box needs to be repaired. The ceiling inside the ice machine needs cleaning.

Jammin’ Java

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

Critical violations: A container of chili was not date-marked.

Noncritical violations: An employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band. Test strips were not available at the time of inspection.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

ville3316 S.W. I St., Suite 2, Benton

Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Las Palmas

200 W. Poplar St., Rogers Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above cheese in the walk-in cooler. Chicken and steak fajitas were not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding. Juice was not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. The keg cooler is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Wall plugs need to be replaced in the walk-in cooler.

Longhorn Steakhouse

2206 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: Chicken, fish and parmesan cheese were at 43 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Marco’s Pizza

2502 S.W. 14th St., Suite 4, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips were available at the time of inspection.

Miss Saigon Pho

310 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Pea Ridge Junior High School

1391 Weston St., Pea Ridge Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between glove changes.

Noncritical violations: None

Pea Ridge Primary School

1411 Weston St., Pea Ridge No violations.

Say Si Bon

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

Critical violations: Sanitizer was not dispensing at the three-compartment sink. Sandwiches in the grab and go case were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: There were no valid test strips available at the time of inspection. The inside of the ice machine needs cleaning.

Shogun Express

1401 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 21, Bentonville

Critical violations: Two pans of rice were stacked on top of each other in the walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: Rice scoops were stored in water that was not above 135 degrees or running. Ceilings, walls and vents around the grill and beverage area need cleaning.

Smokewood American Grill

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 1, Bentonville Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands when entering the food preparation area. Sliced turkey was not properly cooled. Cheese sauce was not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding. A cooler is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: An employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band.

Village Market

17047 Marshall St., Garfield Critical violations: There were not paper towels available for drying hands. Milk in the walk-in cooler was at 43 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Scoops with no handle were being used in bulk food containers.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery

1703 E. Central Ave., Bentonville No violations.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Nov. 29

Arkansas Department of Correction

600 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.

Best Western Windsor Suite

1122 S. Futrall Drive, Fayetteville No violations.

Bliss Cupcake Cafe

637 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 112, Fayetteville

Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with readyto-eat cake.

Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths were not being stored in a bucket of sanitizing solution between uses.

Buddy’s Barbecue

4170 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 1, Fayetteville

No violations.

Clean Cookin

2907 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: Foods packaged in the establishment for customer self service were not properly labeled and did not list food allergens.

Noncritical violations: None

Dickson Street Inn

301 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. Raw sausage was stored above readyto-eat foods.

Noncritical violations: None

Econo Lodge

1000 S. Futrall Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Facility does not have a three-compartment sink.

El Charro Mexican Restaurant

701 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food.

Noncritical violations: None

Fatty’s Bar & Grill

20005 S. Thompson St., Suite D, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no paper towels at the bar handwashing sink; one sink in the food preparation area must be clearly identified for handwashing.

Flying Burrito

7022 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 5, Springdale

Critical violations: Salsa was at 47 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: A thermometer in the walk-in cooler was not working. A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint.

Jake’s Pizza

74 Main St., West Fork Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center

2907 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 12, Fayetteville

No violations.

Lokomotion

4520 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Raspados Mimi’s - Mobile

4782 N. College Ave., Apt. B, Fayetteville

Critical violations: A container of sanitizing solution was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Ridgeview Group Home

12958 Arkansas 112, Cave Springs Critical violations: A package of raw hamburger meat that was stored next to bologna was leaking. Bologna was not date marked.

Noncritical violations: None

Sassy’s

708 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The posted retail food permit has expired.

Smokin’ A’s Bar-B-Que

12145 Flowers Road, West Fork Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The outdoor meat smoker is not screened.

Smokin’ A’s Bar-B-Que

4500 S. School Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Sonic

1062 U.S. 412 West, Tontitown No violations.

Springdale Early Learning

2920 American St., Springdale Critical violations: Foods were not date-marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

Staybridge Inn and Suites

1557 W. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink; a trash can lid was covering the handwashing sink. A cold holding unit in the buffet area was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Tacos 4 Life

1210 JTL Parkway, Springdale Critical violations: An employee washed hands in sanitizer water; an employee who was handling dirty and clean dishes did not wash hands between tasks; an employee washed their hands at a three-compartment sink. An employee wiped gloves on apron and didn’t change them after.

Noncritical violations: None

The Golf Club at Valley View

11520 Clubhouse Parkway, Farmington

Critical violations: A handwashing sink in the facility is not working. An opened package of hot dogs in the refrigerator had a growth and needed to be discarded. Multiple items in the refrigerator were not date-marked.

Noncritical violations: Single-use containers were being reused for food storage. The light in the walk-in cooler was not working. The posted permit is expired.

West Fork Cafe

99 Centennial Ave., West Fork Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with a handwashing sink faucet after washing hands.

Noncritical violations: A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint, previous issue. Tongs for shredded lettuce were not stored properly.

Ying’s Hmong Chinese

2307 Magnolia Drive, Springdale Critical violations: A bowl was stored in the handwashing sink. Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat food in the refrigerator; foods were not covered in cold holding. Sanitizer was not being used in ware washing. A refrigerator was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Containers of food were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Nov. 30 BTX Kids Sports Experience

1204 Watson Drive, Springdale No violations.

Con Sabor A Mexico

107 Pittman St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: Employees were eating at a food preparation table in the kitchen. Items in the walk-in cooler were not date-marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: A pot of beans were stored on the floor.

Crisis Brewing

210 S. Archibald Yell Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There is no sign reminding workers to wash their hands at a handwashing sink.

Elmdale Baptist Church

1700 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale

No violations.

Emma Ave. Bar & Taproom

111 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Complaint inspection. No violations.

Farmers Table Cafe

1079 S. School Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Gabrielas Mexican Grill

121 N. Pittman St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: Multiple items in the walk-in cooler were not datemarked.

Noncritical violations: The ice scoop was stored with the handle touching the ice.

Jimmy John’s

518 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Complaint inspection. No violations.

Marley’s Pizzeria

609 W. Dickson St., Suite 103, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The soda nozzle gun at the bar needs cleaning.

McDonald’s

207 W. Main St., Farmington No violations.

Mr. Taco Loco

1701 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no date-markings on food in the refrigerator.

Noncritical violations: Meat was not being thawed in accordance with established procedures.

Prairie Grove Middle School

806 N. Mock St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: A pan of turkey in the walk-in cooler was not datemarked.

Noncritical violations: None

Rockin’ Baker

3761 N. Mall Ave., Suite 4, Fayetteville No violations.

Sauced

540 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: One package of previously cooked pork stored in the walk-in refrigerator was reduced oxygen packaged on site without an approved variance.

Noncritical violations: None

Sbarro America

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 1395, Fayetteville

Critical violations: If time is being used as a public health control, foods must be used or discarded within four hours after food is removed from temperature control; written procedures showing that time is being used properly were not available.

Noncritical violations: Surfaces of shelves in the walk-in cooler need cleaning.

Shogun

4096 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: A food employee used bare hands to turn off water after washing hands; a food employee did not wash hands between glove changes. Rice was not properly cooled before being placed in cold holding. Imitation crab was not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. A wiping cloth was used to clean a knife.

Noncritical violations: A restroom door was not closed in the back food preparation area. The ceiling and walls in the food preparation and ware washing areas need cleaning.

Shogun Ginger

1163 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Some foods in the walk-in cooler were not covered. Chicken was not cooled properly. Food in the walk-in cooler was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: The outside of buckets holding rice and flour need cleaning.

Sonic

225 W. Main St., Farmington No violations.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Starbucks

3901 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 101, Fayetteville

No violations.

Stay Play Learn Children’s Academy

81 E. Main St., Farmington No violations.

Sugar Shack

3775 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Walmart Neighborhood Market

367 W. Main St., Farmington No violations.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery

367 W. Main St., Farmington No violations.

Western Sizzlin

3492 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Diced cantaloupe on the buffet was at 44 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Dec. 3 Amanecer Market

1115 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: A container of cabbage was not covered.

Noncritical violations: Sanitizer in a wet wiping cloth bucket was not at the correct concentration. The retail food permit was expired.

Braum’s Ice Cream

907 S. Thompson St., Springdale No violations.

Brewski’s

408 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.

Burrito Loco

2155 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Salsa was not covered in cold holding. Containers of food were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Containers of food were stored directly on the floor. The posted permit is expired.

Buster Belly’s

420 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.

Jim’s Razorback Pizza

813 W. Maple Ave., Springdale No violations.

King Burrito

3120 W. Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The handwashing sink does not have soap. There was no sanitizer on site at the time of inspection.

Noncritical violations: A wall in the kitchen needs to be repaired before opening.

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

2313 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Chef placed raw chicken on the grill with gloved hands and then touched chopped tomatoes without washing hands or changing gloves. Cheese sauce was at 60 degrees on the stove. Some foods in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Mexico Viejo

2131 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at a handwashing sink. Raw meat was stored above readyto-eat food in the refrigerator; foods in cold holding were not covered. Salsa was at 45 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Olde Tyme Donuts

2403 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Single-use containers were being reused for food storage. Dry food storage area needs cleaning.

Pontiac Coffee House

515 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A shelf in the walk-in cooler needs cleaning.

T & T Diner

17440 U.S. 412 East, Springdale Critical violations: Sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise and chopped lettuce were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

The Chancellor Hotel

70 N. East St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no sanitizer in a dishwasher.

Noncritical violations: The vent above the dish machine on the second floor needs cleaning.

Tyson Foods SC Cafeteria

2210 W. Oaklawn Drive, Springdale

Critical violations: A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Salmon burgers were not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. Fans need cleaning.