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 Dec. 4 4 Acres Kettle Corn
1006 S. G St., Rogers No violations.
Benton County Senior Center
3501 S.E. L St., Bentonville No violations.
Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant
3600 Guess Who Drive, Suite 2, Bentonville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Drinks were uncovered in the food preparation area. Wiping cloths were on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Casey’s General Store
2 Riordan Road, Bella Vista Critical violations: A spray bottle was on the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: An ice scoop was stored in the ice-maker bin.
El Sombrero Botanero
151 U.S. 412, Suite B, Siloam Springs No violations.
Fred’s Hickory Inn
1502 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
Noncritical violations: None
Java Dudes
16 Longleat Lane 16, Bella Vista No violations.
Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Sports Grill
211 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: Three cans of food had dents that might affect the seal.
Noncritical violations: None
Las Fajitas
1402 S.E. Shane Lane, Bentonville No violations.
Las Americas
400 S. Eighth St., Suite A, Rogers Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the meat department. Raw chicken was stored above raw pork in the walk-in cooler. There was no sanitizer for surfaces available at the time of inspection. Chorizo was at 66 degrees on the counter. Cheese and deli meats were not marked with a use-by or sellby date.
Noncritical violations: Prepackaged queso was not properly labeled. No test strips were available for sanitizer. Ceiling tiles through out the kitchen and store need to be repaired and/or replaced; wall near the display needs to be repaired.
Little Sprouts Learning Center
103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista No violations.
McDonald’s
2901 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands between glove changes. Mouse drippings were found near the soda station and in the food preparation areas, repeat violation. An employee’s food was not stored separately from the establishment’s food.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. The wiping cloth bucket container did not contain sanitizer. The exterior of the ice cream machine needs cleaning. The current retail food permit is not posted in customer view.
Mustard Seed Children’s Academy
1400 E. Central Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: No paper towels were available at the handwashing sink. Whole shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods. Food items in the refrigerator were not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Boxes of bananas were stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room.
Orient Express
1402 Shane Lane, Suite 10, Bentonville
Critical violations: Counter tops need cleaning. Items in the cooler were not labeled with a name and disposal date.
Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths were being stored improperly. Refrigerator and prep tables need cleaning. Floors and walls need cleaning.
Rainbow House Asian Bistro
143 N. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge Critical violations: There was no consumer advisory for raw and undercooked foods.
Noncritical violations: Raw chicken was stored above individual containers of ready-to-eat sauce. An employee was washing and rinsing dishes, but not sanitizing. Containers of seasonings were not labeled. Single-service items were being reused for food storage. Scoops with no handles were being used in bulk food containers.
Supermercado La Villita
300 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: There was no sanitizer available for cleaning food contact surfaces.
Noncritical violations: None
Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery
240 Slack St., Pea Ridge No violations.
Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery
2901 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Raw chicken was not being properly separated from cooked chicken during the frying process. The dishwasher in the bakery was not reaching proper sanitizing temperatures.
Noncritical violations: None
Walmart Supercenter
2901 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Cases of raw bacon and raw sausage were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walkin cooler.
Noncritical violations: None
Dec. 6 Eurest Dining Services
702 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville No violations.
GPC Cafe
508 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: A squeeze bottle next to the grill was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
GPC Coffee Bar
508 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville No violations.
Hillside Lanes
18618 W. Arkansas 12, Gentry No violations.
Hilton Garden Inn & Bar
2204 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
Home Office Coffee Bar
702 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville No violations.
La Huerta
129 Fowler St., Suite B, Gentry Critical violations: An employee’s beverage was not covered and was stored above a food preparation table. An employee did not wash hands between tasks. Pans of chicken and beef were stored improperly in the steam table. Items were not date-marked as needed, repeat violation. A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: Rolls of ground beef were not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. A wall in the store room needs repair.
Papa John’s
2810 W. Walnut St., Suite D, Rogers No violations.
Pupuseria Miraflores
1845 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations.
RBC Snack Bar
3500 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.
Schlotzsky’s
2709 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.
Sleepy Hollow Store Bakery
12761 S. Arkansas 59, Gentry Critical violations: Ruben sandwiches were stored at room temperature. The walk-in cooler is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Prepared sandwiches in the grab and go cooler were not date-marked as needed.
Noncritical violations: Cloth oven mitts are damaged and need to be replaced. Wooden shelves in the walk-in cooler are no longer in good condition or easily cleanable.
Sonic
316 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands between tasks, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: None
Subway
183 Rebecca St., Gentry Critical violations: Foods on the serving line were not at 41 degrees or below, repeat violation.
Noncritical violations: None
Super Donuts
280 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: Raw shell eggs were stored above other food items. All trays and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized. Kolaches and sandwiches were out of cold holding for too long. Time logs were not being updated. Facility is not authorized to use pesticides.
Noncritical violations: Grease/oil was not covered in storage, repeat violation.
Taqueria Real Jacona
1713 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Employee drink cups did not have a lid and straw. Soup in cold holding was not datemarked.
Noncritical violations: A box of raw beef was stored under the handwashing sink in preparation of being cut; food must be kept away from a water source and raw meat must be held at 41 degrees or below between preparation.
That 70’s Snow
13997 Eastgate Drive, Rogers No violations.
The Courtyard By Marriott
1001 McClain Road, Bentonville
Critical violations: There were no paper towels available at a handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: None
The Wooden Spoon
1000 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: Foods stored above the load line on the prep table were not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Foods were not being thawed in accordance to established procedures.
Walmart Home Cafeteria
702 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville No violations.
Walmart Logistics Cafe
601 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Dec. 4 Braum’s Ice Cream
1894 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The front handwashing sink does not have a sign posted reminding workers to wash their hands.
Burger King
1730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no handwashing signs posted at the sinks in the restroom. The posted retail food permit is expired.
Eureka Pizza
2920 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
Fayetteville High School
994 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ham was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
6800 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 4, Springdale
No violations.
Harps - Deli/Bakery
1945 Butterfield Coach Road, Springdale
Critical violations: Green beans were not at 135 degrees or more in hot holding.
Noncritical violations: None
Harps
1945 Butterfield Coach Road, Springdale
Critical violations: Prepackaged parfaits did not have a complete list of ingredients, weight of product or disclosure of major allergens.
Noncritical violations: None
Harps - Deli/Bakery
1780 Crossover Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Bulk food storage containers in the bakery were not labeled.
JBGB
3615 N. Steele Blvd., Suite 2, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
Jerry’s Red Door Bar And Grill
188 Pozza Lane, Tontitown No violations.
Jonny D’s Southern Kook’n
1227 S. Maxwell St., Fayetteville No violations.
Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi
643 N. Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: There was no soap at a handwashing sink in the food preparation area. A container of rice was not properly cooled before being placed in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: Boxes of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in.
Kyoto Hibachi Express Food Truck
1064 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown
No violations.
McDonald’s
3080 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
Complaint inspection. No violations.
Penguin Ed’s
2773 Mission Blvd., Suite 2, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There was no handwashing sign posted at the handwashing sink in the food preparation area reminding workers to wash their hands.
Popeye’s
538 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit is not posted.
Red Robin
695 E. Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Supermercado La Estrella
402 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Packaged salsa and beans were not date-marked, repeat violation. A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: A small prep table in the meat area does not have a thermometer.
Venesian Inn
582 W. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown
Critical violations: A walk-in cooler was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery
660 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Walmart
660 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Dec. 5 Shirley’s
1311 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were signs of rodents in the back room of the kitchen.
Holiday Inn Fountain Court Bar
1500 S. 48th St., Springdale No violations.
Axis Lounge
25 E. Center St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Eggs were stored above produce. Glass cleaner and bleach wipes were not stored separately from food.
Noncritical violations: None
Dec. 6 Randall Tyson Softball Concession
4303 Watkins Ave., Springdale No violations.
Red Lobster
3885 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The water temperature is not hot enough at a handwashing sink in the food preparation area. Shelves in the food preparation area need cleaning.
Rieff Park Concessions
P.O. Box 944, Prairie Grove Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no signs reminding workers to wash their hands posted at handwashing sinks.
Royal Donuts
113 N. Pittman St., Prairie Grove No violations.
Shot’s
414 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.
Sideways
313 W. Dickson St., Suite 201, Fayetteville
Critical violations: A bowl of ice was stored in the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: None
The Garden Room
215 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: A bottle of olive oil was in the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: None
The Golf Club At Valley View
11520 Clubhouse Pkwy., Farmington
Follow-up inspection.
No violations.
The Stir
422 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
Walton Arts Center
495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sinks in the concession stand or the kitchen.
Noncritical violations: None
Whiskey 101
2127 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the back preparation area.
Noncritical violations: The same ice that was being used to cool drink gun pipes was being used in drinks.
Ying’s Hmong Chinese
2307 Magnolia Drive, Springdale Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: Raw chicken was not covered. Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat foods. No chemical sanitizer was available at the time of inspection. An unapproved hose was being used for water. A bucket was stored underneath a sewage drain, must use an enclosed tank.
Noncritical violations: None
You Know Uno
326 N. West Ave., Suite 12, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The handwashing sink does not have paper towels. Employees must wear gloves while preparing fruit. The retail food permit is expired.
Z330
330 N. West Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no paper towels at handwashing sinks. Test strips for chemical sanitizer were not available at the time of inspection.