Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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 Oct. 12 Gusano’s Pizzeria
19 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Final rinse of warewashing machine had incorrect sanitizer solution concentration. Loves Donuts
10 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista
Critical violations: Beverage containers without lids on food preparation surfaces. Handwashing sink was filled with personal items and there was no soap at the sink; must require employees to keep their hands and exposed portions of arms clean. Approximately 10 pounds of kolache smoked sausages were at 64 degrees and stored in a box in the three-compartment sink. Kolaches and breakfast sandwiches being sold at the display counter were stored at room temperature without any documentation for time or temperature. There were multiple spray bottles of water in the kitchen; food not in the original packages must be labeled with the common name.
Noncritical violations: Three sacks of flour in the kitchen were stored in direct contact with the kitchen floor. Posted permit is expired. Fatiga’s Sub Station
811 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Grilled onions in two-door refrigerator were not at 41 degrees or below; refrigerator may be out of order.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear effective hair restraints. Pea Ridge Primary School 1411 Weston St., Pea Ridge No violations. Williams Soul Food
3404 S.E. Macy Road, Suite 20, Bentonville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Dozens of empty boxes and two large empty frying oil containers outside back door; refuse should be taken to dumpster in a regular basis to prevent attraction of pests. Serving items and food debris around food preparation areas; must clean frequently to prevent build-up. Some lights in the ladies’ restroom were not working. White Hawk Center 1710 W. Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Boxes of frozen food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. The Station 400 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: Some foods in the hot holding case were not at 135 degrees or above. Commercial container of potentially hazardous, readyto-eat food was held past discard date. Case of beef stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler; because of the water/ condensation leak in the walk-in cooler, other food items were at risk for being stored in standing dirty water.
Noncritical violations: Exterior wall and floor of the walk-in cooler is showing evidence of water damage; wall is starting to deteriorate. Ceiling in beer cooler has standing/stagnate water; products are at at risk of being stored in standing water. Ceiling in walk-in cooler is moldy, no longer in good condition and allowing water and condensation to drip onto the floor and possibly food items. Condensation lines on the exterior of beer cooler are leaking, and one line appears to be broken. Gardens at Osage Terrace 3317 S.E. L St., Bentonville No violations. Stewart’s Caterpillar Clubhouse 305 E. Monroe Ave., Lowell Critical violations: Employee washed hands in three-compartment sink; employees must wash hands in designated handwashing sink. Milk was at 51 degrees in infant room; must be at temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None Ozark Adventist Academy 20997 Dawn Hill East Road, Gentry
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Steam from the dish machine is not being vented properly. Lowell Senior Activity Center 104 E. Monroe Ave., Lowell No violations. Little Debbie Bakery Store 105 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry No violations. Larry’s Pizza 3404 S.E. Macy Road, Bentonville Follow-up inspection.
No violations. La Taquiza
106 N. Bloomington St., Suite G, Lowell
Critical violations: Potentially hazardous foods were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Noncritical violations: Cooling units in kitchen and front area were not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below. La Huerta 129 Fowler St., Suite B, Gentry Critical violations: Salsa in cold holding at the server’s station was not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Bag of onions was stored on the floor. Knives were stored between prep table and table under the cutting board; must store knives in an area that is clean. Bowl was stored in a container of pico in the walk-in. Lids for dry beans and dry rice are cracked and melted so that they are no longer in good condition, repeat violation. La Esquina Del Sabor 1710 W. Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: Employee did not take off gloves prior to washing his hands and did not wash hands between tasks. Cook made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Cooking utensils were in the handwashing sink; a handwashing sink must be maintained at all times so that it is accessible for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw bacon was stored above ready-to-eat foods. Salsa, ingredients for and papusa dough were not in cold holding. Prepared food items in walk-in cooler did not have a date marking. Prepared foods in walk-in cooler did not have an identifying label.
Noncritical violations: None Gentry High School Football Concessions 1155 Pioneer Lane, Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice scoop was stored on top of ice machine; must store scoop on or in something that can be sanitized. Coleman’s Children’s Academy 103 E. Presidential Drive, Lowell Critical violations: Teacher used bare hands to serve chicken nuggets to children; bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods is prohibited for highly susceptible populations; must wash hands and put on gloves to handle ready-to-eat foods.
Noncritical violations: A thermometer was missing from a refrigerator in the dining area. A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint while prepping chicken nuggets. Oct. 14 Carsten Concessions Chinese — Mobile
20932 Shady Grove Road, Siloam Springs
No violations. Oct. 16 Hiwasse Store 13471 Arkansas 72 West, Hiwasse No violations. The Kids Studio 5516 W. Walsh Lane, Rogers No violations. TCBY
2005 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 140, Rogers
Follow-up inspection.
No violations. Kids for the Future 3307 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Table covering for draining dishes must be changed daily. Rogers Regional Sports Park 2150 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers No violations. Growler USA
4204 S. JB Hunt Drive, Suite 40, Rogers
Critical violations: Staff did not properly demonstrate knowledge of food safety throughout the facility or through appropriate responses or actions during inspection. Employees did not wash hands with soap and when they used soap, they did not lather long enough before rinsing. Employee did not wash hands after handling raw hamburger or before handling ready-to-eat food. Employees used bare hands when handling ready-toeat foods. Employee rinsed utensils in handwashing sink. Ready-to-eat foods were placed to thaw in same sink with package of raw hamburger, raw fish and raw chicken. A pan of raw hamburger meat was stored above ready-to-eat food in the bottom of a prep table.
Noncritical violations: None Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
4204 S. JB Hunt Drive, Suite 10, Rogers
Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands or change gloves when handling raw shrimp and moving on to handle ready-to-eat foods. Items that were in double pans on the grill were not holding at 135 degrees or above. Cold holding drawers beneath grill were not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Test strips for sanitizer were wet and no longer valid. Doors under the frosty machine at the bar were not clean and were sticking shut. Dollar General 100 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry No violations. Apple Blossom 2501 N. 22nd St., Rogers Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands between glove changes. Food establishment must use pasteurized whole shell eggs or each egg must be cooked to an appropriate temperature if served over-easy.
Noncritical violations: Ice machine needs cleaning. Dollar General Store 1760 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista No violations. Oct. 17 Grand Central Station 1806 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista No violations. Wendy’s 2200 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations. Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery 205 N. Main St., Bentonville No violations. The Spark Cafe 105 N. Main St., Bentonville No violations. Casey’s General Store 1791 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista No violations. Rhythm And Q 1721 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista Critical violations: Cook put on gloves without washing his hands. Kitchen cook made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Rack of ribs was at 98 degrees on steam table.
Noncritical violations: Squeeze bottle at grill did not have label. A sack of flour was stored on the floor. Current retail food permit was expired. Sherwood’s Premium Meats 1733 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista Critical violations: Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label. Meat slicer was not shielded from possible contamination. No test strips for sanitizer were available during inspection.
Noncritical violations: None Oct. 18 Wal-Mart Super Center - Deli/ Bakery 406 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations. Wal-Mart Supercenter 406 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations. Wal-Mart Supercenter
4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers
No violations. Wal-Mart Sushi Bar
4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers
No violations. Pattaya Restaurant 3600 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Door to walkin freezer has ice build-up. CiCi’s Pizza 3604 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations. Oct. 19 The Piggy Shack BBQ 5 Spring Park Drive, Bella Vista No violations. Bean Palace - War Eagle Mill 11045 War Eagle Road, Rogers No violations. WASHINGTON COUNTY Oct. 9 Subway 121 W. Township St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Employee drink cup did not have a lid or a straw. Service line cooling unit was holding cut vegetables and sauces at temperatures above 41 degrees. Soups were held past discard time.
Noncritical violations: None Subway 3392 Futrall Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Paper towels were out in the towel dispenser at the back handwashing sink. A handwashing sink in the back had deli meat stored inside of it. Soup was held past discard time.
Noncritical violations: None Taqueria Mexico 1205 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Food employee washed his hands in sink for washing utensils; employees must use only designated sinks for handwashing; a new food employee did not wash her hands after using a cellphone or before putting on new gloves; employees must wash hands anytime that contamination can occur, and food employee did not use established regulations while washing their hands. Food items were above 41 degrees in cold holding. Beans were not date marked. Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Items in dry storage area and cooler were not covered. Shelves in walk-in cooler need cleaning. Winslow Community Meals 1057 Ella Road, Winslow Critical violations: There was evidence of a rodent in the dry storage area.
Noncritical violations: Food employee was wearing a ring that is not a plain band. Light fixture and ventilation hood in the food preparation area lacks shielding, repeat issue; table top fryer lacks mechanical ventilation. Shiloh Express 3427 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Walk-in cooler is not keeping proper ambient temperature of 41 degrees or below. Walk-in cooler interior walls and floors need cleaning. Pizza Hut
1772 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 2A, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Black soil residue was on the wall behind the mop sink. Oct. 12 Orchard Children’s Academy 2987 Cambridge St., Springdale Critical violations: Bleach sanitation was too high.
Noncritical violations: None John Tyson Elementary 1967 Chapman Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Food residue was on food contact surfaces.
Noncritical violations: None Don Tomi Tacos
990 W. Sunset Ave., Suite B, Springdale
No violations. Dimes Meat Market 2106 S. Turner St., Springdale Critical violations: Bucket with chemical sanitizer did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Must maintain food preparation area free of litter and unnecessary equipment, articles and tools. Angela’s Bakery
2854 Old Missouri Road, Springdale
Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: Rice was at 120 degrees in hot holding; must keep foods in hot holding at temperatures of 135 or above. Food prep items in cold holding were not at temperature of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Bread and bakery products were stored in contact with cardboard; food contact surfaces must be nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Food employee used wet wiping cloth in a manner that could cause cross contamination. Single-service container was reused for food storage. Interior of three-compartment sink needs cleaning. Employees must store personal items separately from food preparation area. Oct. 13 Tropical Smoothie Cafe
3878 N. Crossover Road, Suite 10, Fayetteville
Follow-up inspection.
No violations. Tot’s Landing
2129 N. Center St. Suite F, Fayetteville
No violations. Noah’s Ark Childcare 1771 Rosewood Lane, Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Retail food permit has expired. Nellie B’s Bakery
2421 N. Center St., Suite B, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee was not wearing a hair restraint. McDonald’s 1985 N. Center St., Elkins Follow-up inspection No violations. Elks Mountain Vape and Smoke 2073 N. Center St., Suite B, Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice scoop handle was not stored up and out of the ice. Juicy Tales 745 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: Chemical products were stored with food and food contact surfaces; must store chemicals separately. Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Personal items were stored with or near food and food utensils; must store separately. Starbucks Coffee
3901 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 101, Fayetteville
No violations. Marriott Courtyard
600 E. Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Quaternary ammonia test strips were not available. Audoville 1140 E. Overcrest St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no soap at the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: Refrigerator did not have a thermometer. There were no test strips available at the time of inspection. Smoothie King
637 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 116, Fayetteville
Critical violations: If used with potentially hazardous foods, equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized every four hours.
Noncritical violations: None Oct. 14 Cousins Q - Mobile
22295 W. War Eagle Road, Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Single-service items were stored with food contact surface exposed. Oct. 16 St. John’s Lutheran Child Care 2730 E. Township St., Fayetteville No violations. A M Donuts
1771 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville
No violations. White Oak Station
1940 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employee’s drink cup did not have a lid. The drain pipe from the wall temporarily overflowed onto the floor when the warewashing sink basins were drained.
Noncritical violations: Food employee was not wearing a hair restraint, repeat issue. Bulk white plastic chute for filling ice bags is damaged. Subway
2000 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employee’s drink cup lacks a lid.
Noncritical violations: Food employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band, repeat issue. Bottom interior of two white mixing bowls is peeling, repeat issue. Outback Steakhouse 4808 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Cold holding table was holding food at temperatures greater than 41 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Bar area sanitizer concentration was too low. La Media Luna 2135 Main Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above packaged bread. Food items in the prep table were at temperatures above 41 degrees. Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Cooler did not have a thermometer. Single-service container was reused to store food. La Huerta Bar & Grill 4901 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Dish washing machine lacked cleaning. Jo Jo’s Kitchen 909 S. Pleasant St., Springdale No violations. Ying’s Hmong Chinese 2307 Magnolia Drive, Springdale Critical violations: Strainer was stored in a handwashing sink; must maintain handwashing sink so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. Working bottle of chemicals did not have a label. There were flies throughout the food truck; the premises must be maintained free of insects and controlled to eliminate their presence.
Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in the refrigerator. Samaritan Community Center
1300 N. Thompson St., Suite G, Springdale
Critical violations: Warewashing dishwasher had incorrect level of sanitation.
Noncritical violations: None Oct. 17 Pirate’s Cove 201 N. Main St., Greenland No violations. Greenland Senior Activity Center 170 N. Letitia Ave., Fayetteville No violations. Greenland Elementary School 200 N. Sandy St., Greenland No violations. Children’s World 206 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale No violations. Woodridge of the Ozarks
2466 S. 48th St., Suite B, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Dressing, vinegar and biscuit mix lacked a label containing common name of product. Warewashing machine does not alert users when sanitation levels are low. Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe 118 W. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above packaged bucket with pasteurized eggs.
Noncritical violations: None Rolando’s Restaurant
509 W. Spring St., Suite 220, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Working container of chemicals did not have a label. Containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler; must be at least six inches off of the floor.
Noncritical violations: None Prelude Breakfast Bar
509 W. Spring St., Suite 210, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Cold holding machine behind the bar was not holding foods at temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Sanitizer solution for wet wiping cloths was at an incorrect concentration. Blessings Golf Clubhouse Restaurant 5826 Clear Creek Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: Working container of chemicals did not have a label with common name of product.
Noncritical violations: None Oct. 18 Dot’s Nashville Hot Chicken 617 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations. Panaderia Ayahla 404 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Employee had a drink cup with no lid stored on a food contact surface; must discontinue use of unapproved beverage containers in food preparation or warewashing areas.
Noncritical violations: Establishment must not use food from cans that are dented. Chlorine was mixed with dish detergent; must use sanitizer properly. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food workers may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands. Utensils and single use utensils must be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Freezer needs cleaning. The door to the employee restroom was open; it must be kept closed. Ceiling needs cleaning. Venezia’s Italian Kitchen 2009 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Employee made bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food while cutting tomatoes; no barehand contact with exposed, ready-toeat food or ice; must use gloves, utensils or other dispensing equipment. Chopped lettuce and tomatoes were at temperatures above 41 degrees in cold holding. Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: There must be a sign to notify food workers of proper handwashing procedures at all handwashing sinks. Containers were not stored in a way to avoid cross contamination in pizza prep table. A cup was being used as a scoop; must use a utensil with a handle stored out of product to avoid cross contamination. Test strips were not available during inspection, repeat issue. Dishwashing machine needs cleaning. Dry storage area shelves need cleaning. Garbage dumpster lid was open. Mo’Tacos And Churro’s - Mobile 617 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Handwashing sink is not providing water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees. Rice was being held at a temperature less than 135 degrees in hot holding. Cut onions and tomatoes were stored at room temperature; cold held food must be stored at temperatures of 41 degrees or below. A bleach combination spray was being used to sanitize surfaces; must use approved chemicals for sanitation.
Noncritical violations: None Jim’s Razorback Pizza 2584 Gregg St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink was broken; must provide a supply of individual disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heated-air drying device at each handwashing sink in food preparation, toilet and warewashing areas. Hot holding area was holding foods at temperatures less than 135 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Packages of food were stored on the floor. Oct. 19 Teeny Tiny Preschool 10 S. Willow Ave., Fayetteville No violations. Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club
3495 E. Goff Farms Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Portion of the wall behind the three-compartment sink needs painting, repeat issue. Flash Market
2510 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
No violations. Event Group Catering 2418 N. Gregg, Suite 5, Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no soap at a handwashing sink; must provide an adequate supply of hand cleanser (liquid, powder or bar) at each handwashing sink. Salsa and other food items in the walk-in cooler did not have a proper date marking; a date marking must be put on any cold food stored for more than 24 hours.
Noncritical violations: None Ozark Kids Inc., Montessori Preschool 614 E. Emma Ave., Springdale No violations. C And D Concession 6 - Mobile 1254 Steele Road, Springdale No violations. El Fundador
1300 N. Thompson St., Suite M, Springdale
Follow-up inspection.
No violations. Cronuts Donuts
1151 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Personal food was stored in food preparation freezer. Paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink was out of paper towels.
Noncritical violations: None