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 Jan. 8 Doe’s Eat Place

2806 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: Mashed potatoes were at 83 degrees and chili was at 61 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps

916 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell No violations.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

916 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell Critical violations: Missing parasite destruction statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish supplied are frozen to a temperature and for a time specified for parasite destruction.

Noncritical violations: None

Mirabella’s Table

4200 S. 48th St., Suite 10, Rogers

Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between glove changes. Pomodoro sauce was not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding. A prep table was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in the hot holding box.

Poppy’s Preschool

1024 Burrell Place, Lowell Critical violations: The person in charge did not know how to wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces correctly. Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator. A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: A shelf in the refrigerator and the area behind the three-compartment sink are not smooth and easily cleanable. There were no test strips available for chlorine sanitizer.

Bright Horizons Early Learning Center

1901 S. 26th St., Rogers No violations.

CVS Pharmacy

1749 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Dollar General

1519 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Dollar General

100 N.E. J St., Bentonville No violations.

TCBY

2005 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 140, Rogers

No violations.

Kum & Go

2811 E. Central Ave., Bentonville No violations.

Stepping Stone Children’s Academy

1100 N.E. McClain Road, Bentonville

No violations.

Walgreens

1722 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Wendy’s

3355 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: The sanitizer in the three-compartment sink was not at the correct concentration.

Noncritical violations: The tile around the mop sink was broken and allowing for standing water.

Jan. 10 Casey’s General Store

3209 N.E. 11th St., Bentonville No violations.

Chick-fil-A

4893 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: A carton of pasteurized liquid egg was at 58 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Fulbright Junior High School Concessions

5303 S.W. Bright Road, Bentonville

No violations.

Gentry High School Basketball Concession

1155 Pioneer Lane, Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The lid to a chest freezer needs to be repaired or replaced, repeat violation. The were no sanitizer strips available at the time of inspection.

McDonald’s

1702 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs

Complaint inspection. Critical violations: Some foods in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: The thermometer in the reach-in cooler does not appear to be accurate.

Smitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer

4200 S. 48th St., Suite 200, Rogers

Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between tasks or when changing gloves. Chili was not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: An uncovered pan of breaded pork loin in the freezer had a box on top of it. The ice scoop was stored between squeeze bottles that were frequently handled by bartenders, repeat violation.

Taco Bell

2805 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There was a build-up of ice at the base of the freezer door.

The Holler

801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with readyto-eat chicken while preparing a salad. Noncritical violations: None

Jan. 14 Romina’s Bakery

1900 S. First St., Suite 3, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Prepackaged breads and desserts were not labeled with a list of ingredients in order by weight, the name of the business and address, and any possible food allergies.

Metfield Clubhouse

1 Euston Road, Bella Vista No violations.

Family Dollar

1900 S. First St., Suite 6, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in the milk, egg and deli cooler. The bottom of the cooler needs cleaning.

Encarnacion Market

1910 S. First St., Rogers No violations.

Airship Coffee Bar

1000 S.E. Fifth St., Bentonville No violations.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Jan. 8 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

3316 W. Grove Drive, Fayetteville No violations.

Kirsty’s Place West Child Care

6363 Wedington Drive, FayettevilleNo violations.

Learning Ladder Preschool Academy

88 W. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville No violations.

Pho Thanh II

637 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 114, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employee did not wash hands, just rinsed them in a handwashing sink. A bucket of broth was not covered in cold holding. The concentration of chemical sanitizer in the dishwasher was too low.

Noncritical violations: Frozen raw beef was being thawed in room temperature water. Wiping cloths were stored on tables. Single-use soy sauce buckets were being reused for food storage. The door of a cooler needs repair.

Rose Stop

1003 S. Pleasant St., Springdale No violations.

Southern Food Co.

3575 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: There was a strainer in a handwashing sink; handwashing sinks may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. A container of crab cake mix was held past its discard date.

Noncritical violations: None

Stir Fry 88 Nori Japan

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Shelves in the walk-in cooler and the interior of the ice machine need cleaning.

Jan. 9 Chipotle Mexican Grill

550 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

32 W. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville No violations.

Gusano’s Pizza

1267 Steamboat Drive, Suite 22, Fayetteville

Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the bar area did not have soap. An open package of hot dogs in the walk-in cooler was not covered.

Noncritical violations: None

Little Kid’s Early Learning

1102 N. 40th St., Springdale No violations.

Marco’s Pizza

3399 Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Two spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Sunset Grill & BBQ

3418 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: Chef was chewing gum while cooking. Multiple items in the walk-in cooler were not covered. Time was not being kept on eggs that were being held outside of cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

McAlister’s Deli

4055 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville No violations.

Morelia Mexican Restaurant

304 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the food preparation area was not in use because of a leak. The sanitizer in the dishwasher was not at the correct concentration. Some foods in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below. A bucket of sanitizer was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in one of the coolers. A door to the prep table needs repair.

Slim Chickens

3562 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The posted permit was expired.

Jan. 10 Cafe Rue Orleans

1150 N. College Ave, Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. No violations.

Clubhaus Fitness Center

612 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Utensils for dispensing almond butter were stored beside the handwashing sink; during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils must be stored in accordance to established regulations. The posted permit was expired.

Donuts Donuts

1640 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: An employee’s drink cup did not have a lid and straw.

Noncritical violations: None

Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center

920 W. Douglas St., Fayetteville No violations.

La Despensa Latina

3138 S. Old Missouri Road, Suite 102, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The concentration of chemical sanitizer was too strong. A single-use bucket was being reused to store food. A container for silverware needs cleaning. The door to the restroom was not self-closing. The garbage dumpster was open.

Step-Up Nutrition

609 W. Dickson St., Suite 104, Fayetteville

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

Subway

1241 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.

Subway

1680 N. College Ave., Suite Fayetteville

No violations.

Jan. 14 Atlanta Bread Co.

3196 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There are no handwashing signs at the handwashing sinks in the food preparation area or the restrooms. A manager was not wearing a proper hair restraint, previous issue. Aluminum baking pans were cracked and had baked-on food residue; single-use aluminum pans may not be reused. A dry food storage shelf was not covered in a material that is cleanable.

Chick-fil-A

4180 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The posted retail food permit was expired.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

310 W. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: Chili in hot holding was at 128 degrees; items in hot holding must be at 135 degrees or higher.

Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit was not posted.

Dollar General

2108 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: The refrigerator was holding hot dogs at 43 degrees and deli ham at 42 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Fast Trax

7, 3010 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were items stored in and around a handwashing sink; handwashing sinks may not be used for purposes other than handwashing, previous issue.

Noncritical violations: None

Fast Trax

1500 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: An ice dispensing chute needs cleaning. Floor tiles near the mop sink and bulk ice dispenser need repair.

Jade China Express

428 Holcomb St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A rice scoop was stored in standing water. The three-compartment sink plumbing is leaking. The retail food permit was not posted.

Kentucky Fried Chicken

1882 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The vents and floors needs cleaning.

La Morenita Restaurant

2201 S. Thompson St., Suite A3, Springdale

Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above celery in cold holding. The chemical sanitizer in the three compartment sink was not at a strong enough concentration. Foods were not date-marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: An ice scoop was stored with the handle in contact with ice.

Little Kids Preschool

2110 W. Huntsville Road, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The food permit was expired.

Morelia Mexican Restaurant

304 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: There is no hot water at a handwashing sink in the food preparation area. A bucket of chlorine was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Mr. Taco Loco

130 W. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: A shelf above the stove was covered in aluminum foil; to prevent cross-contamination, during preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.

Noah’s Ark Preschool

1771 Rosewood Lane, Elkins No violations.

Subway

188 W. Main St., Suite 1, Farmington

No violations.