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 Dec. 19 Capriccio Ristorante

5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Catfish John’s

601 Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. There were no signs reminding workers of proper handwashing procedures at the handwashing sinks. Coleslaw was at 51 degrees on ice.

Noncritical violations: A bag of onions and boxes of eggs were stored on the floor. Scoops being used for corn meal and flour did not have handles.

Centerton City Hall Concession

290 Main St., Centerton No violations.

Chuy’s

4889 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: The dishwasher was not reaching the proper temperature for sanitation. Chicken in hot holding was not at 135 degrees or above, repeat violation. Food on the make line was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Crepes Paulette

100 S.W. Eighth St., Suite 4, Bentonville

No violations.

Curry Point

2505 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Hot water was not available at one handwashing sink. Raw eggs and raw chicken were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Foods were uncovered in the prep table. Some foods in the buffet area were not at 41 degrees or below. Yogurt was not date marked.

Noncritical violations: Chicken was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. Bulk food containers were not labeled. Forks and knives were not being stored properly. Surfaces of equipment and shelves need cleaning. The floor in the food preparation area needs repair; floors and walls need cleaning.

Fiamma Ristorante

101 W. Central Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: There was a knife in the handwashing sink and a plastic covering hanging from the side of a handwashing sink. Containers of vegetables and fruits were being stored on the floor.

Noncritical violations: Food workers were not wearing proper hair restraints.

Flying Fish

110 Midtown Shopping Center, Bentonville

No violations.

Foster’s Pint & Plate

2001 Bellview Road, Suite 2, Rogers

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: An employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint while preparing food.

Jim’s Meat Market

2503 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 3, Bentonville

No violations.

Ken’s Hiwasse Dairy Freeze

13548 Arkansas 72, Hiwasse Critical violations: Some food in the burger preparation make-station were not at 41 degrees or below. Food was not being date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Bottles of food were not labeled. The doors to a freezer need to be repaired or replaced.

La Carreta

521 S. Bloomington St., Lowell No violations.

Levi’s Gastrolounge

224 S. Second St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The ice scoop was being stored on top of the ice machine.

Lucy’s Diner

511 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: An employee changed gloves but did not wash hands. Green beans and other chopped vegetables were in the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Some foods were not labeled.

Maria’s

2503 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: A food employee was eating in the ware washing area. Raw eggs were stored above raw beef. The dishwasher was not reaching the proper water temperature for sanitation. The menu must contain a consumer advisory for cerviche. A spray bottle and a bucket of chemicals were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: One prep table does not have a thermometer. A container of wiping cloths did not have sanitizer. The ice scoop was stored on top of the ice machine.

Maria’s Restaurant

2813 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: Employees were not using a paper towel to shut off the faucet after they washed their hands. A food employee made bare hand contact with lettuce while preparing food. Raw eggs were stored above packaged cheese. Chicken and beef in hot holding were not at 135 degrees or above. Food in a prep table were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: One prep table does not have a thermometer. Wiping cloths were not being stored in sanitizer solution. The ventilation system in the food preparation area needs cleaning; the floor in the food preparation and ware washing area needs repair.

Pinnacle Bar & Grill

5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: The walk-in was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. A sous vide pork chop was being prepared without a variance.

Noncritical violations: The facility is using copper-lined mugs that are not approved for drinks that contain fruit juice, repeat violation.

PF Chang’s China Bistro

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., 13100, Rogers

Critical violations: A container of raw chicken was stored above raw beef in the walk-in cooler. The chlorine sanitizer was not at the correct concentration.

Noncritical violations: A towel was stored in contact with raw shrimp in a container. An employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint while doing food preparation.

Pressroom 2.0

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

Red Barn Donuts

447 W. Hudson Road, Rogers No violations.

Salvation Army

3305 S.W. I St., Bentonville Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods. Food in cold holding were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

Samaritan Community Center

1211 W. Hudson Road, Rogers No violations.

Shadow Valley Country Club

7001 Shadow Valley Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Queso was not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Date marking was inconsistent, repeat violation. A pan of guacamole was stored inside a pan of uncovered mashed potatoes.

Noncritical violations: Chlorine test strips were not in good condition. Shelves in the refrigerator are rusty. There is a build-up of ice on the exterior frame of the two-door freezer.

Simple Pleasures

13718 Mesa Drive, Bella Vista No violations.

The Forge

407 S.W. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: Cardboard boxes of raw meat and food containers of potatoes were being stored on the floor.

Noncritical violations: Silverware was stored in the handwashing sink, handwashing sinks may not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Spray bottles were not labeled.

Dec. 20 Andy’s Concession and Bouncy House

23194 W. Spring Harbor Road, Siloam Springs

No violations.

Antojitos Arcoiris

817 E. Main St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. Food was not being properly cooled before being put into cold holding. Foods were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: There was no cold water at a handwashing sink.

Bakery Cuscatleca

2515 N. 17th St., Suite 301, Rogers

Critical violations: The soap dispenser at a handwashing sink was not working.

Noncritical violations: The knob for cold water at a handwashing sink was not working.

Benton County Jail

1300 SW 14th St., Bentonville Critical violations: A bottle of degreaser was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: A single-use container was being used a scoop in a bulk container of flour.

Bentonville Butcher and Deli

1201 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: An employee’s drink cup in the food preparation area did not have a lid and straw. A wiping cloth in the bar area was not being stored in sanitizer between uses.

Noncritical violations: A squeeze bottle near the grill was not labeled.

Braum’s

2202 E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: An employee handled his hat and then put on gloves without washing hands.

Noncritical violations: Spray bottle were not labeled. Floor tiles in the kitchen area need cleaning.

Comfort Suites

2011 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

Cracker Barrel

2307 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

El Pueblo Market

1551 W. Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Prepackaged cheese and meats are not properly labeled with ingredients listed in order by weight, name and address of place of packaging and use-by date.

Glasgows Cafe

411 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Containers of food were not labeled.

Johnny Bruscos New York Style Pizza

700 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 10, Bentonville

Critical violations: The chlorine concentration in the dishwasher was not strong enough.

Noncritical violations: The floor tiles in the facility need to be repaired so that the floor is smooth and easily cleanable.

Las Palmas

Suite 301 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Queso was at 104 degrees in hot holding. A container of lemons was stored in contact with ice for drinks; ice used for cooling purposes must not be used for consumption.

Noncritical violations: None

Logan’s Roadhouse

530 N. 47th St., Rogers No violations.

Lost Springs Golf Athletic Club

3024 N. 22nd St., Rogers No violations.

Mama Fu’s Asian House

700 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 12, Bentonville

Critical violations: A rice scoop was stored in standing, room temperature water; during pauses in preparation or dispensing food utensils must be stored in running water or water at a temperature of 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: There were no chlorine test strips available for the dishwasher. Tiles in the kitchen area need to be repaired or replaced.

Native Nectar Juice Co.

3406 S.E. J St., Bentonville Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between glove changes.

Noncritical violations: None

Osaka Sushi

2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Suite 1, Rogers

Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Petit Bistro

2702 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: The handwashing sink near the grill had food residue in it; handwashing sinks must not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: A spray bottle of water was not labeled.

Pho Thanh

1204 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Multiple employees changed tasks but did not wash hands; a pot of rice was stored inside a handwashing sink. A bowl of raw beef was stored above cabbage and other ready-to-eat foods. Cabbage and ginger used as garnish were stored directly on top of a dirty tote lid. Soybean sprouts that were stored in a container of water were at 70 degrees, must be kept at 41 degrees or below. Multiple packages of meat were being thawed in a mop sink; food may not be thawed, prepped or held in a mop sink. Wiping cloths were not being stored in sanitizer between uses.

Noncritical violations: Multiple boxes of food were stored on the floor. A container of lemons was stored in ice intended for beverages. Utensils hanging from a shelf were touching a wall. The outside of the refrigerator near the ice machine needs cleaning.

Siloam Springs 6

1102 S. Carl St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: The interior of the drop guard in the ice machine needs to be cleaned.

Noncritical violations: None

Smashburger

500 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville

No violations.

Snowie Push Cart

20932 Shady Grove Road, Siloam Springs

No violations.

Stone Mill Cafe

2903 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 1, Bentonville

No violations.

VFW 3031

11160 N. Old Wire Road, Rogers No violations.

Vivace

1100 S.E. 14th St., Suite 6, Bentonville

Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The handwashing sink has a leak. There was no consumer advisory on the menu for raw or undercooked foods.

Yulianita’s Mexican Restaurant

2515 N. 17th St., Suite 303, Rogers

No violations.

Kung Fu Egg Roll

24658 Lamphear Road, Gentry No violations.

Lin’s Garden

2101 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Food in the walk-in cooler were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: The ice machine needs cleaning. Spray bottles were not labeled. The floor needs repair.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Dec. 19 MJ Pizzeria

838 N. 48th St., Suite A, Springdale Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with shredded cheese while preparing a salad.

Noncritical violations: None

Applebee’s

5953 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Steak knives need cleaning.

Noncritical violations: Several areas near the grill and under the sink near the dish room need cleaning.

Bud Walton Arena

1270 W. Leroy Pond Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at a handwashing sink. The retail food permit expired.

Noncritical violations: A bowl without a handle was being used to scoop popcorn.

C4 Nightclub

509 W. Spring St., Suite 250, Fayetteville

Critical violations: A handwashing sink in the downstairs bar area did not have soap.

Noncritical violations: None

Cafe Fresco/Club Lush

112 W. Center St., Suite 100, Fayetteville

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

Noncritical violations: None

Cafe Rue Orleans

1150 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Swai fish is labeled as catfish on the menu.

Noncritical violations: A service sink is not installed, previous issue. A mechanical ventilation hood needs cleaning. A light bulb in the food preparation area needs shielding, previous issue.

Ciao Bella Gourmet Coffee

6522 E. Hahndo Lane, FayettevilleNo violations.

Dollar General

468 N. Main Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Shelves in the dairy cooler need cleaning.

E-Z Mart

1540 E. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Plastic sporks for self-service have debris on the surfaces and were not stored properly.

Hugo’s

25½ N. Block St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Meat was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures.

Pizza Hut

314 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A handwashing sink was leaking. The posted permit was expired.

Rib Crib

1120 Mathias Drive, Springdale Critical violations: Employee drinks must be covered in the food preparation area.

Noncritical violations: Dry wiping cloths were stored on food prep tables.

Sala Thai

701 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was ice in a handwashing sink.

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

Thep Thai

1525 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat food.

Noncritical violations: None

Tiny Tim’s Pizza and West Mountain Brewing Co.

21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Multiple items in the pizza prep cooler were not covered. The handwashing sink in the pizza prep area needs repair, repeat violation.

Tokyo

522 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A service sink has been installed, but the plumbing was not connected, previous issue.

Willy D’s

230 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.

Dec. 20 Cannibal And Craft

216 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Spray bottles of sanitizer were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: A wooden cutting board is no longer in good condition. The retail food permit is expired.

Fast Trax

248 W. Bowen Blvd., Goshen Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Fayetteville School Warehouse

2233 Stone St., Fayetteville No violations.

Foghorn’s

1100 48th Place, Springdale Critical violations: A cup of water with no lid was on a prep table. A slicer was not properly cleaned before being placed onto a shelf.

Noncritical violations: The lids to two cold holding units need cleaning. Food workers were not wearing proper hair restraints. Single-use containers were being reused for food storage. Water was pooling in the walk-in cooler.

Har-ber High School Track & Tennis Concession

300 Jones Road, Springdale No violations.

Jimmy’s Egg

2589 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Strawberries had mold on them.

Noncritical violations: None

McDonald’s

1200 W. Wilson St., Fayetteville Complaint inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Condensation is leaking from the ceiling in the back food preparation area.

Rymolene’s Pies

955 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville No violations.

The Green Submarine

3315 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The fan above the three-compartment sink needs cleaning.

Tim’s Pizza East

1813 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint. A service sink is not installed, previous issue.

Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery

3919 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was a bucket stored in a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Walmart Supercenter

3919 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Freezers were overloaded and it was causing some frozen foods to thaw.

Wright’s Barbecue - Mobile

2212 Main Drive, Johnson No violations.