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 June 25 The Crumpet

5212 Village Parkway, Suite 12, Rogers

Critical violations: The sanitizer concentration was not strong enough. Items were not properly cooled before being placed in cold holding. The twodoor cooler is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear hair restraints. The scoop for crab salad was being stored directly on the rack above the cooler. A washing machine and dryer are stored in a room with food, clean utensils and an ice machine.

The Spark Cafe

105 N. Main St., Bentonville Critical violations: Milk in two coolers was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Twin Peaks

2400 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Scoops were being kept in a water well without running water.

Y12 Asian Food - Mobile

127 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: The refrigerator is not holding food at 41 degrees or below. Raw eggs were stored at room temperature.

Noncritical violations: Single use containers were being reused for food storage.

Grub’s Grille

3001 Market St., Rogers Critical violations: Foods must be reheated to 165 degrees before being put in the steam table. Foods in the steam table were not at 135 degrees or above. Foods in the nacho stand cooler are not at 41 degrees or below. The consumer advisory warning on the menu is unclear. An employee was using a spray bottle that was labeled as bleach, but the chemical did not test as bleach; some spray bottles were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Thermometers are needed in all cold holding units. The chip scoop was stored on top of a hot holding unit. There is excessive grease build-up on the floors behind the fryers; the area under the three-compartment sink is not clean. The cove base is missing from under the handwashing sink in the server’s station; the floor in the bar needs repair. Several physical facilities need repair including: the handwashing sink in the kitchen, the freezer door, the server’s dressing cooler and the floors in the kitchen, bar and dish area. A light bulb in the cooler needs to be replaced. The posted permit was not visible to customer’s view; a person or persons must have a valid permit to operate a retail food establishment.

Longhorn Steakhouse

2206 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: Dressing was at 49 in the bar cooler.

Noncritical violations: The bar cooler is not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below.

Rockin’ Pig Saloon - Mobile

2407 W. Hudson Road, Rogers Critical violations: Dressing prepared on site and butters were held past 24 hours without being date marked. Bacon and ribs did not have a USDA mark. The sanitizer was at 0ppm in the dish machine.

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available. Motorcycles were stored in dry storage area; must drain tanks of oil and gas or remove the motorcycles to prevent possible chemical contamination.

June 26 Tusk and Trotter

110 S.E. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: Bean salad and slaw were at 58 degrees in pan with ice.

Noncritical violations: Bearded employees were not wearing proper beard restraints.

The Salad Place

1120 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Dressing was at 49 degrees on the salad bar line.

Noncritical violations: None

Tavola Trattoria

108 S.E .A St., Bentonville Critical violations: Several of the preparation coolers were not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Drink ice was being used to cool lines for a drink dispenser.

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom

1900 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Chicken was not discarded after being in refrigerator for seven days. A spray bottle was not labeled with contents.

Noncritical violations: An employee preparing a pizza was not wearing a proper hair restraint.

Loves Donuts

2119 W. Walnut St., Suite A, Rogers

Critical violations: Several buckets and other items were blocking the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Unpackaged food was stored in direct contact with shelves in the refrigerator and freezer. The permit was not posted in customer view.

La Creperie

3004 Red Haven St., Bentonville Critical violations: The inlet fitting on the potable water tank needs repair.

Noncritical violations: None

Country Inn and Suites

4304 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: A jug of milk was sitting on the counter top and was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Arby’s

3929 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The posted permit was not visible to customers.

Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy

4005 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: All cold holding units were not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

June 27 Zaxby’s

3510 S.E. J St., Bentonville No violations.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery

205 N. Main St., Bentonville No violations.

Waffle House

2308 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

The Forge

407 S.W. A St., Bentonville No violations.

Table Mesa Bistro

108 E. Central Ave., Suite 10, Bentonville

No violations.

Reverie Coffee & Tea

14438 Arkansas 12, Suite B, Rogers No violations.

Rogers Bowling Center Snack Bar

3500 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Pupuseria

1400 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Must have signs outlining proper handwashing procedures at each handwashing sink.

Preacher’s Son

201 N.W. A St., Bentonville No violations.

Prairie Creek Cove

14449 Arkansas 12 East, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Area around glass doors in the walk-in cooler are not smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

Pizza Hut

1717 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Papa John’s

2810 W. Walnut St., Suite D, Rogers

No violations.

Outback Steakhouse

4509 W. Popular St., Rogers No violations.

Mod Restaurant & Social

110 N.W. Second St., Suite 110, Bentonville

No violations.

Jim’s Meat Market

2503 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 13, Bentonville

No violations.

Honey Baked Ham & Cafe

1400 S.E. Walton Ave., Suite 44, Bentonville

No violations.

Holiday Inn Express

2205 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Food in hot holding was not at 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear effective hair restraints.

Foghorn’s

2221 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

Elks Lodge

501 S. 40th St., Rogers No violations.

Bike Rack Brewing

801 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 61, Bentonville

No violations.

June 28 The Ginger

903 N. Bloomington St., Suite A106, Lowell

No violations.

Saiwok Vietnamese Street Food

2882 W. Walnut St., Suite 6, Rogers

No violations.

Pit Masters BBQ

100 N. Dixieland St., Suite A8, Rogers

No violations.

Peace Lutheran Childcare Center

805 W. Olrich St., Rogers No violations.

My Other Mother Childcare Center

218 N. 14th St., Rogers No violations.

Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Sports Grill

211 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.

Innisfree Retirement Community

300 Innisfree Circle, Rogers No violations.

Homewood Suites

4302 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.

A and R Specialty Meats

2705 Whispering Woods Lowell

No violations.

WASHINGTON COUNTY June 21

Blessings Golf Clubhouse Restaurant

5826 Clear Creek Blvd., Fayetteville

Follow-up inspection.

No violations.

June 22 Bites & Bowls

Court,

1602 E. Robinson Ave., Suite E, Springdale

Critical violations: The hot water at the handwashing sink is not reaching the correct temperature.

Noncritical violations: Water temperature at the three-compartment sink is not getting hot enough.

Daylight Donuts

2030 Arkansas 74 East, Elkins No violations.

El Gym Food Truck

458 Robin Hood Court, Springdale No violations.

Flap Jack’s

2005 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Containers of lasagna and sausage were not date marked.

Noncritical violations: The inside of the ice machine needs cleaning.

Kinley’s American Bistro

4618 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above packaged ham. Mayonnaise and tartar sauce were not at proper cold holding temperatures.

Noncritical violations: Warewashing facilities must be installed, maintained and used.

Phoenix Recovery Center

703 N. Thompson St., Springdale No violations.

Rockin’ Baker

3761 N. Mall Ave., Suite 4, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employee ate a sliver of bread but did wash hands and change gloves after.

Noncritical violations: None

Starlight Skatium

612 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

June 25 16 General Store

13528 Arkansas 16 West, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Roast beef and ham were held past their discard dates.

Noncritical violations: The men’s restroom does not have a self-closing door, repeat violation.

Burger Plus

14 S. University Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: The front handwashing sink does not have hot water.

Noncritical violations: Wooden countertops are chipped and cracked, non-food-contact surfaces must be maintained so that they are easily cleanable. There is heavy grease buildup around the fryers, repeat violation.

Geraldi’s

20 S. University Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were not handwashing signs notifying workers to wash their hands at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Multiple prepared items in cold holding were not date marked.

Noncritical violations: The posted permit expired in 2016.

Loafin Joe’s

201 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no sign notifying food workers to wash their hands at the kitchen handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Mandarin Bistro Chinese Restaurant

708 S. Thompson St., Springdale Complaint inspection. No violations.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Unwrapped cupcakes were being plated by a person who was not wearing gloves or using tongs; one must use gloves, spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment.

Noncritical violations: None

June 26 Frederick’s One Stop Mart

U.S. 62, Prairie Grove No violations.

Jimmy’s Egg

2589 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Silverware was not stored properly.

KFC

600 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: The hot water at the handwashing sink was not reaching the correct temperature.

Noncritical violations: Water is pooling on the floor of the produce cooler.

Las Margaritas

2313 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Several items in two cold holding units were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Popeye’s

2100 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.

Southern Food Co.

3975 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Multiple spray bottles are not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Meat was thawing in standing water. The current retail food permit is expired.

Taco Bell

331 W. Main St., Farmington No violations.

Taqueria Mexico

1205 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Chemicals were not being stored separately from food.

Noncritical violations: Bulk containers of food were not covered. The handle to the ice scoop was stored in contact to ice. Soda nozzles need cleaning. The screen to the back door needs repair.

Tesoro Beach Family Restaurant

701 S. Thompson St., Suite B, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Raw meat was being thawed in standing water.

June 27 Hampton Inn

915 Krupa Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available for sanitizer.

K-Fash Mediterranean Restaurant

1220 N. Lindell Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Chicken was not being thawed in accordance with established procedures.

Noncritical violations: Meats were being thawed at room temperature.

Long John Silvers

983 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Complaint inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The establishment must be maintained free of flies. If utensils are kept in standing water, the water must be at 135 degrees or above. One drain in the floor was not covered, and some floor tiles are loose. The temperature in the food preparation and dining areas was at 84 degrees and is not comfortable for employees who were sweating; must keep rooms free of excessive heat.

Papa John’s

503 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Spring Street Grill

101 N. Spring St., Springdale Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above containers of ready-toeat foods. Soup in hot holding was at 117 degrees. Several foods in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Utensils were being kept in water that was not at 135 degrees or above. Floor in the hall area needs repair.

Super Latina Salvadorena

1106 E. Huntsville Ave., Suite A, Springdale

No violations.

Tiny Tim’s Pizza and West Mountain Brewing Co.

21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Both coolers in the preparation area were not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: The handwashing sink in the food preparation area is missing a handle, repeat violation. There is ceiling tile in the dough preparation area that needs replacement, repeat violation.

Vetro

17 E. Center St., Fayetteville No violations.

June 28 Chihuahua Mexican Grill

88 N. Centennial Ave., Suite 1, West Fork

Complaint inspection. No violations.

Emelia’s Kitchen

309 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.

First Christian Church

220 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.

Leverett Lounge

737 N. Leverett Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Goat cheese was stored in a container without a cover. Consumer advisory must be changed to include required wording.

Noncritical violations: None

Petra Cafe

31 E. Center St., Suite 101, Fayetteville

No violations.

Pizza Hut

314 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: The hot water was not working at a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Rally’s

2875 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Scoop handle for slushie powder was stored directly in the product.

Jim’s Razorback Pizza

2620 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: An unopened bag of cheese was at 58 degrees while sitting on the counter. The walk-in cooler door was open and the cooler was at 44 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

The White Star Tavern

3000 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: The handwashing sink has been removed from the bar area.

Noncritical violations: None

June 29

Best Frickin Chicken In Town food truck

3198 N. Malinda Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Quaternary ammonia test strips were on site, but chlorine sanitizer is being used.

George’s Majestic Lounge

519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no soap at the back bar handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Hash’s Catering Service

2300 Turner St., Springdale No violations.

JTL

838 N. 48th St., Springdale No violations.

The Chancellor Hotel

70 N. East St., Suite 300, Fayetteville No violations.

Typhoon

2612 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Buckets of beef broth were being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler; food items in the preparation cooler were uncovered.

Whataburger

1956 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.