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 Aug. 23

Russell D. Jones Elementary School

2925 S. First St., Rogers Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above jars of mayonnaise in cold holding.

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

On the Border

577 N. 46th St., Rogers Critical violations: There was a pitcher and pen in a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: A bag of onions was stored on the floor.

Miss Saigon Pho

310 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: There is no grate to cover a floor drain near the walk-in freezer. A bag of carrots and other food was stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler; boxes of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer where there is a buildup of ice.

Noncritical violations: The floor of the walk-in freezer needs repairs. Several nonfood contact areas need cleaning.

El Farolito Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bakery

415 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: A box of food was stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: None

Domino’s Pizza

105-D S. Dixieland Road, Lowell Critical violations: A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Dollar Tree

1443 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Several boxes were stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Walls and floors need repair, caulk around a mop sink needs to be replaced. The posted retail food permit was expired.

Asian Chef

315 C U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: The person in charge was not present at the time of inspection. There were no paper towels at a handwashing sink. Food was not date-marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Food in cold holding was not covered. Wet wiping cloths were stored on counter tops. Utensils for food service were not stored properly between uses. The posted retail food permit was expired.

Aug. 26 Supermercado La Villita

300 Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: There was no soap at the handwashing sink in the meat cutting area. Sprouts were at 56 degrees in the produce cooler; beef was at 56 degrees in a bucket near the grill.

Noncritical violations: Prepackaged bread was not labeled in accordance to standards of identity. A wet wiping cloth was not being stored properly. A drill and homemade paddle were being used to mix beans. The floor of a walk-in cooler needs repair.

Sonic

2 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Bottles of dressings and sauces were not labeled.

Pure Joy Ice Cream

108 N. Broadway Springs

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. Scoops for dry ingredients were stored with handles in contact with food. The retail food permit was expired.

Pizza Hut

St., Siloam

150 S. Curtis Ave., Suite A, Pea Ridge

Critical violations: A squeeze bottle was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: The floors in the ware washing area need cleaning.

Loves Donuts

10 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A cold holding unit needs cleaning.

Aug. 27 Taco Bell

608 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The drink machine needs cleaning.

Smitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer

4200 S. 48th St., Suite 1, Rogers Critical violations: A prep cooler was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

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

Pizza Hut

1404 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The ware washing area needs cleaning.

Marco’s Pizza

1902 S. Eighth St., Suite 5, Rogers

Critical violations: Food in cold holding must be at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Dough Zone

801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employees were not wearing proper hair restraints.

Domino’s Pizza

5092 W. Northgate Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Bearded food workers must wear beard hair restraints.

Bentonville Tiger Stop

1301 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A leak needs to be repaired in the back storage area. The following establishments had no violations this reporting period: Aug. 23 — Oriental Food Market,

399 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs; Littlefield Express, 2410 S.W. 14th St.,

Bentonville; El Sensor De Los Tacos Bar

& Grill, 1612 S. Eighth St., Rogers; Burger King, 500 S. Eighth St., Rogers, complaint inspection.

Aug. 26 — Simple Simon’s Pizza,

1010 Slack St., Pea Ridge; Romina’s Bakery, 1900 S. First St., Suite 3, Rogers; Encarnacion Market, 1910 S. First St., Rogers; El Esquimal, 1900 S. First

St., Suite 4, Rogers; Cooper Elementary

School, 2 Blowing Springs Road, Bella Vista; Aldi, 2802 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs.

Aug. 27 — Wee Friends Discovery

Center, 201 N.W. Second St., Bentonville; Snowdrifts Hawaiian Shaved Ice,

Main Street and West First Street, Centerton; Penny Lane Childcare Center,

1017 W. Cypress St., Rogers; Melatte

Chocolate, 1902 S. Eighth St., Suite 6, Rogers; La Petite Academy, 215 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Explore and

Discover Child Care, 201 N.W. Second St., Bentonville; Cafe USA, 2308 S.E. 28th St., Suite 9, Bentonville; Arkansas Arts Academy Middle School, 2005 S.

12th St., Rogers.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Aug. 23 Smitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer

100 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 102, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Some foods in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below. A bucket of chemical sanitizer was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Bulk food containers were not labeled. The sanitizer in the wet wiping cloth bucket was not at the correct concentration. The dishwasher needs cleaning. The surfaces of shelves in the ware washing area need cleaning.

Olive Garden

3616 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A handwashing sink was leaking. Ice utensils were not stored properly between uses. A fan in the ware washing area needs cleaning.

Leaf Tea House

240 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 2, Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were dishes in a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

2901 E. Zion Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: An ice scoop was stored with the handle in contact with ice.

Gabriela’s Mexican Grill

121 N. Pittman St., Prairie Grove

Critical violations: Raw shrimp was at 60 degrees on a prep table.

Noncritical violations: Multiple items were stored on the floor of a cooler.

Con Sabor A Mexico

107 Pittman St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with food when preparing tortilla chips for service. Raw fish was stored above raw produce in the walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: None

Angus Jack

2638 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Meat, cheese and sliced onions were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Trinity Prep Day School

56 W. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: There was no soap at a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: The retail food permit was expired.

Taste of Thai

31 E. Center St., Suite 100, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were boxes of cabbage stored on the kitchen floor.

Aug. 26 Speedway Grocery

601 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Soda nozzles need cleaning.

Sassy’s B&G

1290 N. Steamboat Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Shredded cheese was at 50 in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: A scoop for sugar was stored with the handle in contact with the sugar. The retail food permit was expired.

Mermaid’s

2217 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Water to the dishwasher was at 157 degrees; water must reach a temperature of 160 degrees or higher for sanitation.

Noncritical violations: None

JJ’s Grill

1271 Steamboat Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: There was no soap at a handwashing sink in the bar area. The walk-in cooler and a cold holding unit were not at the correct temperature for cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Casey’s General Store

2720 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no handwashing notices posted at the handwashing sinks in the restrooms, repeat violation.

Bucks of Asia

2141 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Sanitizer in the dishwasher was not at the correct concentration. Food in the walk-in cooler was not date-marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Insects were observed in the kitchen. The area around the rice cooking area needs cleaning. A pipe under the dish washing sink is leaking.

Antojitos Mexicanos

601 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: A bucket of chemical sanitizer was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Aug. 27 Papa John’s Pizza

1108½ W. Robinson Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips were not available at the time of inspection.

On the Mark

2588 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: The front handwashing sink for the bar and wait station was obstructed from use.

Noncritical violations: The outdoor meat smoker is not enclosed in a screen and solid roof. Tubes were being cooled in the same ice that was being used for drinks. A food employee was wearing a bracelet. The outside dumpsters were open. The retail food permit was expired.

Mexico Viejo

2131 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: A spray bottle of sanitizer was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in the walk-in cooler. The vent above the food prep area needs cleaning.

Eureka Pizza

1905 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Chlorine test strips were not available at the time of inspection. Three ceiling tiles in the food preparation area need to be replaced.

Cracker Barrel

1022 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: The dishwasher temperature was only reaching 158 degrees; water temperature in the dish washer must reach 160 or higher for sanitation. Items in one cold-holding unit were not at 41 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Chocolate milk containers were stored in contact with water. The following establishments had no violations this reporting period: Aug. 23 — Powerhouse Seafood and Grill, 112 N. University Ave., Fayetteville; Magnolia Coffee House, 151

E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove; Kyya Chocolate, 160 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 101, Fayetteville; Hampton Inn and

Suites, 1700 S. Fourth St., Springdale; Ninth-grade Academy, 42 S. Double Springs Road, Farmington.

Aug. 26 — Walgreens, 4015 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville; Taco Bell, 1147 Colorado Drive, Fayetteville; J.O. Kelly Middle School, 1879 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale; Comfort Suites,

1099 Rieff St., Springdale.

Aug. 27 — Walgreens, 2964 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville; Panda Express, 1087 N. 48th St., Springdale; Mamaka Bowls, 495 W. Prairie St., Fayetteville; Lee Elementary School, 400 Quandt Ave., Springdale; La Huerta,

1860 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville; Jammin’ Java, 21 W. Mountain St., Suite 200, Fayetteville; Harvey Jones

Elementary School, 909 S. Powell St., Springdale.