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. 23 Hapa’s Hawaiian Restaurant
2910 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 4, Bentonville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Establishment was missing chlorine test strips, repeat violation.
Oct. 24 Applebee’s
528 N. 47th St., Rogers Critical violations: Pan of chopped steak appeared to be in improper condition for serving. Chopped steak held past discard date.
Noncritical violations: Container of cleaner was in handwashing sink. Dipper well had no running water for scoop in bar, front line and preparation line. Floor tiles were missing for cook line and dish pit.
Marvin’s — Bakery/Deli
203 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: Some items in hot holding were not holding at a temperature of 135 degrees or above. Ham was held past discard date.
Noncritical violations: None
Marvin’s
203 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: Some prepackaged deli meats had exceeded the sell by/use by date.
Noncritical violations: Sink in produce department is dripping from faucet. Walk-in coolers have a condensation leak.
Oct. 25 El Jazmin
105 S. 21st St., Rogers Critical violations: Posted permit expired.
Noncritical violations: None
Pollo Campero
2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.
Savoy Tea Company
2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 8152, Rogers
Critical violations: Paper towels were missing at handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: Food employee was not wearing proper hair restraint. Mop sink is missing a back flow prevent for hose or air gap between faucet and sink bay, repeat violation
Oct. 26 Johnny Carino’s Italian
535 N. 46th St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods indicated on menu. Handwashing sink has a leak. Tiles in front line and pasta area need repair.
La Pasadita
803 E. Main St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Food appeared to be held past discard date; owner said that date was not changed when new items were prepared.
Noncritical violations: None
On the Border
577 N. 46th St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice cream scoop stored improperly.
Nov. 1 His House Preschool
4911 Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers
Critical violations: Thermometer in the refrigerator, repeat violation. Employee’s food was stored with children’s food; must store employee’s food below facility food and either label or identify facility shelf or employee shelf.
Noncritical violations: None
Gusano’s Pizza
2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Suite 112, Rogers
Critical violations: Spray bottle did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Ice scoops were being stored on the top of the ice machine, which is not a clean, sanitized surface.
Nov. 2 Ground Floor Coffee
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs
Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: Employee did not lather soap long enough before rinsing it off. Hot water was not working for three-compartment or restroom sinks.
Noncritical violations: Reach in cooler for milk did not have a thermometer. Food service items were stored in boxes on the floor. Glasses and to-go cups were stored on the counter were customers could come in contact with them and possibly cause cross contamination. Restroom door is not self-closing. Raw wood along counter and under the ice machine is not smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent. Water from the handwashing sink drain is splashing on the grate onto the floor.
Roots and Wings Preschool
907 N.W. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Three compartment sink and handwashing sink need more frequent cleanings.
Gooseberry Handmade Pies
2210 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 12, Bentonville
Critical violations: Spray bottle of bleach did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: None
Children’s Hour
2501 S.W. D St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Blacksplash at three compartment sink needs cleaning and re-caulking.
California Cafe
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Container of raw eggs were stored above readyto-eat food in the preparation table.
Noncritical violations: None
CVS Pharmacy
2833 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista No violations.
Denny’s
2209 S. E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville
Critical violations: Handwashing sink near the grill did not have paper towels. Ham was at 53 degrees in cold holding unit. Cold holding unit is not holding foods at proper temperatures.
Noncritical violations: Floor tiles in kitchen are missing grout and chipped.
Firehouse Subs
3511 S.E. J St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Coke machine is dripping onto the floor and needs repair.
John Brown University Cafeteria
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Foods not holding at 41 degrees or below in salad bar, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: Wall above conveyor needs cleaning.
Levi’s Gastrolounge
224 S. Second St., Rogers Critical violations: Quaternary ammonia sanitizer was over 400 ppm. Spray bottle in the bar area did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: None
Stepping Stone Children’s Academy
1100 N.E. McClain Road, Bentonville
No violations.
Nov. 3 Crumpet Tea Room Express
1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 3, Bentonville
No violations.
Eureka Pizza
1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville
No violations.
Hunger and Thirst Ministries
3298 E. Kenwood St., Siloam Springs
No violations.
Jimmy John’s
805 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Employee beverage containers did not have lids. There was a squeegee stored in the handwashing sink; a handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing.
Noncritical violations: None
Snack Lab
102 S.E. 28th St., Bentonville No violations.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1998 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs
No violations.
Subway
213 W. Central Ave., Suite 10, Bentonville
Critical violations: Handwashing sinks did not have adequate supply of paper towels or hand cleanser.
Noncritical violations: None
Tropical Smoothie
805 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville
Critical violations: Warewashing brushes were stored in handwashing sink. There was no sanitizing residual detected in wet wiping bucket solution. Ice scoop was stored with handle touching ice.
Noncritical violations: None
Einstein Brothers Bagels
805 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 123, Bentonville
Critical violations: A wiping cloth was stored in the front handwashing sink. A squeeze bottle in the food preparation area did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit was not posted.
The Cellar Creekside
134 Wood Ave., Sulphur Springs Critical violations: Sanitizing solution was not at approved concentration.
Noncritical violations: None
Penny Lane Childcare Center
1019 W. Cypress St., Rogers Critical violations: Milk was at 43 degrees in the refrigerator.
Noncritical violations: Refrigerator is not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below. Missing a thermometer in refrigerator.
India Mart
3400 S.E. Macy Road, Suite 12, Bentonville
Complaint inspection Critical violations: Sweet breads and other items did not have a label listing ingredients or source information.
Noncritical violations: None
Gusano’s Pizza
2905 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 9, Bentonville
Critical violations: Three spray bottles of sanitizer did not have a label of contents.
Noncritical violations: None
Eureka Pizza
1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville
No violations.
Cabanas Restaurant
609 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Automatic dishwater was out of sanitizer. Chicken and beef in steam table were at 129 degrees in hot holding; must be kept at 135 degree or above.
Noncritical violations: None
The Green Goat
583 S. Wood Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food.
Noncritical violations: Flies were in unit.
Nov. 6 Dairy Queen
119 S. Bloomington St., Lowell No violations.
KFC/Long John Silvers
207 S. Bloomington St., Lowell No violations.
Sam’s Club - Deli/Bakery
3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
McDonald’s
503 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell No violations.
Subway
200 Bloomington St., Suite A, Lowell
No violations.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
3300 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers
Critical violations: Dishwasher is not reaching the proper sanitizing temperature.
Noncritical violations: None
Sam’s Club Cafe
3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Tray machine is not reaching the proper temperature for sanitation.
Noncritical violations: Posted permit has expired.
Nov. 7 Braum’s Ice Cream
1119 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
Sonic
208 S. Walton, Suite 220, Bentonville
No violations.
Mustard Seed Children’s Academy
1400 E. Central Ave., Bentonville No violations.
Hilton Garden Inn & Bar
2204 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville
Critical violations: Chlorine was not detected in the dishwasher’s final rinse; wares were not being sanitized in the dish machine prior to use.
Noncritical violations: Test strips were not being used to check sanitizer levels in dish machine.
Casey’s General Store
2801 S.E. J St., Bentonville No violations.
Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery
4870 Elm Springs Road, Springdale
No violations.
Shipley Donuts
106 N. Bloomington St., Suite W, Lowell
Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Gettin’ A Nibble
320 N. Bloomington St., Suite B, Lowell
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: None
Nov. 8 Springhill Suites
2304 S.E. Walton Blvd., BentonvilleNo violations.
King Burrito
903 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations.
Friendship Pediatric Services
918 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs
No violations.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
3609 Moberly Lane, Bentonville No violations.
La Cazuela
832 W. Cypress St., Rogers No violations.
Building Bridges at Wildcat Way
1525 N.E. Wildcat Way, Bentonville
Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Nov. 9 Cabanas Restaurant
609 S. Eighth St., Rogers Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Smashburger
500 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville
No violations.
Lucy’s Diner
511 W. Walnut St., Rogers Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Jimmy John’s
500 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 12, Bentonville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: None
El Taco Nazoo
2510 S. Old Wire Road, Rogers No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Oct. 31 Tienda La Salvadorena
1300 N. Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Banana chips are not labeled; packaged food must comply with standards of identity requirements. All outer openings of the food establishment must be protected from the entry of insects and rodents.
Nov. 1 Zaxby’s
1670 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Articles were cluttering top of ice machine; must keep clear to prevent cross contamination.
U of A Innovations
1021 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Tomatoes were at 44 degrees in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: None
Nov. 2 Meiji Japanese Cuisine
3878 N. Crossover Road, Suite 8, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employee made bare hand contact with green onions.
Noncritical violations: Front refrigerator case did not have thermometer.
Prism Education Center
2855 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band.
Taco Bell
1147 Colorado Drive, Fayetteville No violations.
Sunset Grill & BBQ
3418 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale
Critical violations: Employee made bare hand contact with toast. Walk-in cooler was not holding foods at a temperature of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Thermometer in walk-in cooler was not operational. Gravy, chili and potato salad did not have cover in walk-in cooler. Bucket of condensation was overflowing in walk-in cooler. A wall behind the sink has peeling paint.
Sigma Nu — College Chefs
260 N. Stadium Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Chicken was not be thawed using approved method.
Prism Education Center
2855 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A food employee was wearing a ring that is not a plain band.
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
2313 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Foods were not cooled using the approved methods. Precooked chicken and beef were not being held in hot holding.
Noncritical violations: None
IHOP
3153 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employees used bare hands to turn off faucets after handwashing; must wash hands in accordance to established procedures. Employee used a wiping cloth that was not stored in sanitizer prior to use. Dish washing machine did not have sanitizer. Ranch dressing was held past discard date. Food worker did not change gloves between handling dirty and clean dishes.
Noncritical violations: Lid to preparation table needs repair. Equipment such as prep table, refrigerator and grill have an accumulation of residue; must clean surfaces frequently to prevent build-up. Floor and walls in food preparation area have build up of food debris.
Harps
1274 N. Colorado Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Handwashing sinks in meat and produce areas are not accessible; there is not an adequate supply of hand cleanser at handwashing sink in meat preparation area; there was an inadequate supply of paper towels at handwashing sinks in meat preparation and produce areas. Raw ground meat and raw beef were stored above packaged, ready-to-eat foods. Repackaged sweet potato/yam patties did not have a date marking.
Noncritical violations: Walk-in cooler for dairy products needs cleaning. Current retail food permit was not posted.
Cake Boutique
1810-B W. Sunset Ave., Suite 6, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Current retail food permit was expired.
BoBo’s Ribbon Ice
1155 N. Tahoe Place, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips for chemical sanitizer were not available.
Nov. 3 Harps — Deli/Bakery
1274 N. Colorado Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Equipment used to cut meat and cheese needs cleaning. Food items in prep table have temperatures above 41 degrees. Ready-to-eat salads held for more than 24 hours did not have a date marking.
Noncritical violations: Thermometer for deli’s meat and cheese was not accurate.
Greenland Football Concession
30 N. Sandy St., Greenland No violations.
West Fork Activity Center Concession
287 School Ave., West Fork No violations.
XShape 30
702 S. Thompson St., Suite E, Springdale No violations.
Earlybird Catering
77 W. Colt Square Drive, Suite 3, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Front refrigerator was not holding foods at 41 degrees or below. Ham and salsa were stored without the proper date marking.
Noncritical violations: Posted food permit was out of date.
International Grocery
1224 N. Lindell Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Approved method for drying hands was not in place at the handwashing sink. Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat food in refrigerated unit.
Noncritical violations: None
Marketplace Grill
1636 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: Hot water was not getting warm enough to properly sanitize dishes.
Noncritical violations: None
Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
1420 S. 48th St., Springdale No violations.
South In Your Mouth
3194 W. Parkway Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Reach-in cooler is not keeping foods at proper cold holding temperatures. Slaw and gravy lacked discard dates.
Noncritical violations: None
Sumiya Club
812 N. Thompson St., Suite D, Springdale
No violations.
Holiday Inn Tiffany Grill
1500 S. 48th St., Springdale Follow-up inspection Critical violations: A cup of cereal was on the preparation table. Employee washed gloves; must wash hands anytime contamination could have occurred and when changing tasks. Cut fruit was placed on the buffet at room temperature; potentially hazardous foods must be cooled to 41 degrees or below before being placed on the buffet.
Noncritical violations: None
Holiday Inn Fountain Court Bar
1500 S. 48th St., Springdale No violations.
Nov. 5 Thai Taste
3138 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale
Critical violations: Container of chopped bamboo was not datemarked.
Noncritical violations: Food must not be stored in grocery bags.
Great American Cookie Company
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 1515, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Bucket of chemical sanitizer did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Test strips were not available a the time of inspection. Soda nozzles were not clean.
Nov. 6 U of A Student Union — Freshens, Au Bon Pain, Sushi With Gusto
435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 104, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Smoked salmon was being stored above avocados; food must be protected from possible cross contamination. Cut tomatoes were at 44 degrees in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: None
U of A Student Union — Food Court and Catering
435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 209, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Ice was stored in handwashing sink. Chicken and shrimp were below 135 degrees in hot holding.
Noncritical violations: None
Susan’s Restaurant
1440 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Line cook cracked eggs and then moved to other tasks while still wearing gloves; must wash hands any time contamination could have occurred. Employee made bare hand contact with lettuce.
Noncritical violations: Dry wiping towel was used to wipe hands; dry wiping towels should be used as directed.
Silk Road Thai
2576 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The back door of the establishment was open. Broccoli, sliced carrots and other items in the walk-in cooler did not have a cover.
Schlotzsky’s
1919 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Towel and gloves were stored in the handwashing sink. Diced, boiled eggs were at 45 degrees in the walk-in cooler, must maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Jimmy’s Egg
2589 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Potatoes were not covered in the walk-in cooler.
Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloths were stored on counter top.
I Wanna Beer
2323 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale
No violations.
Nov. 7 Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
2690 E. Citizen Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Taco Bueno
7420 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.
Arby’s
7460 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations.
Simple Simon’s Pizza
308 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln No violations.
Hill City Popcorn
240 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 4, Fayetteville
No violations.
Dollar General
1001 E. Heritage Parkway, Prairie Grove
No violations.
Nov. 8 Richard’s Country Meat Market
3042 Market Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
A Fare To Remember
1380 E. Oxford Place, Fayetteville
No violations.
Nov. 9 The Grizzly Goat
583 S. Wood Ave., Fayetteville No violations.
La Michoacana Super Mercado
812 N. Thompson St., Suite 13, Springdale
No violations.