Jefferson County Food & Safety Report

The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments that include restaurants, bars, day cares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, hotels/motels, mobile units and concession stands. Inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists.

Electronic copies of retail food inspection reports are available on the Arkansas Food Inspection Portal. To access the portal, visit the food protection page on the Arkansas Department of Health website at www. healthy.arkansas.gov. Here are recent reports:

∎ TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE, 502 Mallard Loop Suite E. Date of inspection Feb. 9. Observed food out of their original packaging and in bulk bins not properly labeled with the common name of the food it contains. Food not in the original packages for use in Establishment must be identified with the common name of the food. Containers were labeled during the inspection.

∎ SMALLCAKES, 502 Mallard Loop, Suite J. Date of inspection Feb. 9. Observed packages and containers of food being stored directly on the floor. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor.

∎ MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY, 5820 Holsey St. Date of inspection Feb. 9. At least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Observed wiping cloths laying on counter top. Wiping cloths shall be used as intended and in compliance with Regulations pertaining to Retail Food establishment.

∎ PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA, 3800 S. Camden Road. Date of inspection Feb. 12. At least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Observation: Observed drink with no lid and straw. All drinks must have lid and straw. (Specific observation here) Corrective Action: Discontinue consuming food, use of unapproved beverage containers, or use of tobacco in food preparation or warewashing area. Drink was discarded during time of inspection. Observation: Observed walls and doors are soiled in establishment. Corrective Action: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.