Restaurant inspections

Critical violations are those factors leading to food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.

BENTON COUNTY Nov. 20 Doe’s Eat Place

2806 S. Walton, Bentonville Critical violations: Kitchen staff eating fries, beverages uncovered. No bare hand contact with exposed, ready-to-eat food or ice. Green beans in hot hold at 88 degrees. Chili in a hot hold was at 89 degrees. Seven-day discard date required on items if not consumed within initial 24 hours after preparation. Must disclose menu items offered or served raw or undercooked.

Noncritical violations: None

GPC Cafe

508 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Unlabeled squeeze bottle next to grill area.

The Grove Restaurant

808 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: Employee handled raw hamburger then proceeded to handle ready-to-eat food without removing gloves and washing hands. Employee attempted to wash hands in sanitizer bucket.

Noncritical violations: Can of soda being stored in a ice chest with standing water on bottom of ice chest in back storage area. Ceiling inside ice machine has growth.

Torchy’s Tacos

4950 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Provide an adequate supply of hand cleanser (liquid, powder or bar) at each hand washing sink. 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.

Noncritical violations: None

Walmart Home Office Cafeteria

702 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Three squeeze bottles without labels.

Walmart Logistics Cafe

601 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Salad dressing bottles were not labeled.

White Oak Station

2000 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 101, Rogers

Critical violations: Hand washing sink in the kitchen has no water. Assorted cakes and meats moldy, opened nine days. Items in the walkin cooler at 41 degrees but not completely covered. Time as a public health control needs to be followed. Bleach stored on shelf above food and drink items.

Noncritical violations: Open drink cup in preparation area. Macaroni, 115 degrees, in front hot hold unit. Food packaged in retail food establishment shall be labeled as specified in law. Several prepackaged dessert items in island grab and go and hot holding grab and go display were not labeled properly. Food workers shall wear hair restraints, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Nov. 15 — Doubletree Guest Suites

Hotel, 301 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Loves Donuts, 2508 S. Walton

Blvd., Bentonville; Shogun Express,

1401 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 21, Bentonville; Simply Done, 905 S. 13 St., Rogers Nov. 18 — Arby’s, 1001 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs; Casey’s, 2655 US. 412 East, Siloam Springs; Cici’s Pizza, 3604 W. Walnut St., Rogers, Gravette Baseball Concessions, 325

Lion Drive, Gravette; Mama De Luca’s,

901 S.W. First St., Suite D, Gravette Nov. 19 — Burger King, 4125 S. 26th St., Rogers; David Glass Technology Cafe, 805 Moberly Lane, Bentonville; Eurest J Cafe, 2608 S.E. J St., Bentonville; Kentucky Fried Chicken,

903, N. Walton Blvd, Bentonville;

La Finca Express, 1203 S. Monte Ne Road, Rogers; Longhorn Steakhouse,

2206 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers;

Sam Walton Business Center, 2001 S.E. 10th St., Bentonville; Shared Services

Cafe, 1301 S.E. 10th St., Bentonville; Snow Island, 2205 N. Inglewood St., Siloam Springs; Springhill Suites,

2304 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Taqueria El Compa, 995 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs; Walmart Apparel Cafe,

203 S.E. MLK Parkway, Bentonville. Nov. 20 — El Gran Taco, 2300 S. Eighth St., Rogers; Eurest Dining Services at Walmart, 702 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville; GPC Coffee Bar, 505 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville; Home Office

Coffee Bar, 702 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville;

McKinney BGC, 2801 N. Walker

St., Bentonville; Mister B’s Steakhouse,

1043 W. Walnut St., Rogers; The Nines

Bentonville, 401 S.W. A St., Apt. 120,

Bentonville

WASHINGTON COUNTY Nov. 12 Berry Natural

3059 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Date label must be on food items when being held for more than 24 hours.

Braum’s

907 Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Plastic protections of ventilation in walk-in cooler are not clean.

Cask and Grove

28 E. Center St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No hand washing sink in prep area.

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill

2190 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Handwashing sink next to three-compartment sink is blocked and cannot be used.

Noncritical violations: None

Farrell’s Lounge Bar and Grill

311 W. Dickson St., Suite 101, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Raw chicken 45 degrees in cold storage. Lettuce and spinach 44 degrees in refrigerator. Ice scoop in ice maker — handle making contact and another on top making direct contact with surface.

Noncritical violations: Ham, lettuce and spinach did not have date marking. Lettuce and spinach not covered in refrigerator.

La Super Quesadilla Restaurant

408 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: No paper towels were available for drying hands after hand washing.

Noncritical violations: None

MJ Pizzeria

838 N. 48th St., Suite A, SpringdaleCritical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Utensils were not stored properly to prevent contamination.

Serranos Mexican Grill & Cantina

1301 S. Krupa Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Hand washing sinks have hot water turned off due to faucet leaking.

Noncritical violations: None

Nov. 13 Acambaro Mexican Restaurant

2605 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Hand washing sink not accessible (pitcher sitting in sink). Pan in walk-in cooler had peppers lying on top of cloth and covered with a cloth.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoop in ice. Wall board needs to be replaced above the waitress pickup area.

Casey’s General Store

2031 Stokenbury Road, Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Containers of crumbled chocolate pretzel mix and banana nut bread for customer self-service lack adequate labeling.

Colton’s

642 E. Millsap Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Ice buildup from walk-in freezer unit dripping onto food items, shelving and floor. Food prep area counter had food particles and were not sanitized. Ice scoops on soda dispense surface making direct contact. Reach-in cooler glass shattered and taped together. Reachin under-counter cooler is broken. Reach-in salad cooler broken door handles and doors have food particles caked on them.

Noncritical violations: Multiple tiles broken and missing on floor in food prep area. Multiple lights need fixtures in prep area. Hood filters and vent on salamander needs to be cleaned.

Daylight Donuts

2030 Arkansas 74 East, Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Package of precooked ham thawing at room temperature.

Happy Feet Childcare Center

1238 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: A container of chlorine bleach stored in food preparation area lacks labeling.

Noncritical violations: None

Herman’s Ribhouse

2901 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Walk-in cooler coils covered in dust particles.

Jimmy’s Pizza & Catering

813 W. Maple St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Surfaces of shelves were not clean in walk-in cooler.

KFC

600 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: White water was pooling around the areas of the kitchen, under the storage racks, in walk-in coolers.

Mellow Mushroom

1460 E. Augustine Lane, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A bucket of chemical sanitizer was empty in the dishwashing machine.

Neal’s Cafe

806 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with okra and cornbread when plating.

Noncritical violations: None

Pontiac Coffee House

515 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Surfaces of shelf in walk-in cooler lack cleaning.

Sunset Grill and BBQ

3418 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: Beef, hamburger, bacon and other items were not covered in walk-in cooler. Mechanical dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer. Walk-in cooler was holding food products at 46 degrees, ambient thermometer stated 42 degrees and dropping.

Noncritical violations: Old pan on floor, hood vent had dripping grease, and floors have water pooling in areas.

Tequila Bar & Grill Restaurant

2085 N. Center St., Building A, Elkins

Critical violations: Wait person filled pitcher at the hand washing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Thep Thai Restaurant

1525 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Raw beef product stored on top vegetables in walkin cooler.

Noncritical violations: Magnetic knife holder contains food particles.

Tot’s Landing

2129 N. Center St., Suite F, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Microwave oven interior surfaces lack cleaning. Several lids for drink cups have been gnawed on and lack replacement.

Nov. 14 Arkansas Department of Corrections

600 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Two canned foods are dented in the lid/seals.

Noncritical violations: None

Briar Rose Bakery

28 E. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The posted retail food permit was expired.

Esquina Salvadorena

1300 N. Thompson St., Suite E, Springdale

Critical violations: Big batches of food made yesterday lacking a date of discard.

Noncritical violations: Grease trap area has a bad order.

Grandma’s House Cafe

21588 U.S. 71 South, Winslow Critical violations: Crawling insects observed in food preparation area.

Noncritical violations: Floor covering in food preparation area is damaged and lacks repair.

La Sirenita

505 Thomas Blvd., Springdale Critical violations: Owner was not able to provide the shell stock tag for latest shell stock clams. Diced tomatoes, coleslaw and other items in multiple refrigerator units with no dates on food items.

Noncritical violations: None

Mi Mexico Mexican Restaurant

1902 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Equipment not being used and broken was placed in the kitchen.

Mike’s One Stop

984 U.S. 71 North, Winslow Critical violations: Pans for warewashing are stored around the hand washing sink. Crawling insects observed inside the establishment.

Noncritical violations: None

Walmart Deli-Bakery

660 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Box of pies in freezer was on the floor.

Winslow Community Meals

1057 Ella Road, Winslow Critical violations: Several containers of home canned salsa were on the shelf in the dry food storage area.

Noncritical violations: None

Nov. 15 Amanecer Market

1115 S. School St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Tamales were prepared Nov.13 and are not datemarked. Packaged food does not have a label.

Noncritical violations: None

Chop Sooie

2907 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: Food employees are washing their hands with cold water.

Noncritical violations: None

East Side Grill

1838 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employee filled a clean plastic container with water from the hand washing sink.

Noncritical violations: Bar area hand washing sink lacks food employee hand washing notice. Food employee is wearing a bracelet.

El Nuevo Progresso Bakery

902-A Watson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Vent hood filter has a buildup of soil.

La Huerta

2356 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloth is on top of the preparation table. One light bulb in covered corn chip storage area lacks shielding.

Taqueria El Torito

700 S. Thompson St., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice scoop to retrieve ice in the machine was a bowl.

The Hill School

88 W. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The retail food permit was not posted.

Zaxby’s

400 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Coleslaw in containers on service line holding at 42-45 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Water pooling around corners of floor where equipment is held.

Nov. 18 Guido’s Pizza

363-B Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown

Critical violations: Pizza chef using bare hand contact putting together a hot sandwich. Single-use gloves being stored on the salad prep table used, placed for reuse.

Noncritical violations: Can opener had a buildup of food residue on the knife.

Harp’s Deli-Bakery

1951 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee in cake decorating area is wearing a wristwatch.

Harps Food Store

1951 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Opened box of bottled chocolate syrup is stored on the floor next to reduced product area. Fan shrouds for cooling unit in meat preparation area lack cleaning.

Meez & Kini

2117 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Linens may not be used to keep lettuce from drying.

Mexico Viejo

2131 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Skillet with soup did not have cover in walk-in cooler. Ice scoops were stored in the ice.

Noncritical violations: Spices in container did not have label to identify.

Washington Burgerland

802 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Vent above microwave has buildup of residue and needs to be cleaned.

Wendy’s

1473 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Straws were stored on storage floor. Magnetic holder for knifes had food particles and debris.

Zoe’s Kitchen

3379 N. College Ave., Suite 8, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Debris in ice maker plate above the ice.

Noncritical violations: Olive oil and canola oil in bottles out of original container not labeled.

Nov. 19 Bud Walton Arena

1270 W. Leroy Pond Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No soap dispensing. Ice scoops in ice with handles making contact.

Con Sabor A Mexico

107 Pittman St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: Multiple items in walk-in cooler without date-marking.

Noncritical violations: None

Ella’s Restaurant

465 N. Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Lettuce and meat spaghetti not covered in walk-in cooler. Ice room there are holes in the wall and ceiling.

Foghorn’s

1815 N. Green Acres Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employee lacked gloves when making sauces. Once gloves were on, employee lacked washing in between gloves. Bottle of sanitizer in hand washing sink at the bar. Test strips not available. Fan vent coverings in walk-in cooler have a lot of dust on them.

Gabriela’s Mexican Grill

121 N. Pittman Road, Prairie Grove

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Drinks being stored in ice machine. Food being stored on floor of walk-in cooler.

Hand In Hand Learning Center

206 N. Pittman Road, Prairie Grove

Critical violations: Hand washing sink does not have paper towels.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps Food Store

3055 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Two cans of tomato with dents on top lid. Cheese on display/cold hold unit temping at 43 degrees. Expired medicine on shelf.

Mi Tienda Express

2270 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Several packages of raw foods stored above packaged ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler packaged salsa, in cooler packaged gelatina w/milk, rice pudding, chile relleno are not date-marked. Packaged food does not have required labels on it.

Noncritical violations: Surfaces of equipment are not clean. The current retail food permit is not posted.

Mo Tacos and Churros

329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Hand washing sink does not have paper towels. Three-compartment sink lacks one drainboard. Refrigerator is not clean.

Pattaya Thai Sushi Restaurant

1210 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Sushi bar is holding raw salmon and other raw fish products at 45 degrees, product placed in container at 11 a.m.

Noncritical violations: None

Razorback Pizza

2620 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Cold holding unit in front of pizza oven is not holding correct temperature.

Noncritical violations: The posted retail food permit was expired.

Supermercado Mi Hacienda

1501 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: Beef jerky in the drying process on shelves with no protections. Beef jerky being made in the back of house and being sold on the shelf.

Noncritical violations: None

Whole Foods Market & Deli

3425 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Chicken breast under hot holding at 125 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Nov. 20 El Jabalito Tex-Mex Cantina & Grill

1545 W. 15th St., Suite 104, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The menu must include an indication of raw or under-cooked foods.

Foghorn’s

1100 48th Place, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The seal on the reach-in cooler has fallen off. Second cold-holding sauce unit inner lid is made of cardboard.

Harps Deli-Bakery

3055 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Employees did not wash hands when changing tasks and putting on gloves.

Noncritical violations: No paper towels in hand washing facility.

Mandalay Fusion

8 Brown St., Farmington Critical violations: Women’s restroom is out of soap. Raw chicken being stored above broccoli in threedoor refrigerator.

Noncritical violations: Bag of onions being stored on the floor. Scoop for ice sitting with handle in ice.

Panda Restaurant

3050 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Rice and other dry food products were left open on the floor.

Noncritical violations: Dirty ladle in the dry food storage. Storage room holding soda syrup has a buildup of soil residue.

Ronda’s Roadhouse

504 E. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violations: A half-filled pitcher of water was stored in the handwashing sink basin. Two slices of cooked pork sausage beside the grill internal temperature was 82 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar

3722 N. Front St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Container of grilled onions/peppers lacks discard time marking.

Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing a bracelet.

Sassy’s

708 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Food employee with bare hand reached into the chopped lettuce for salads and proceeded to eat it.

Noncritical violations: Both doors in warewashing area have gaps at the bottom. Bulk sugar scoop is stored downward in the container. Hot food holding cabinet bottom door will not fully close. Warewashing area has sections of wall finish that are damaged. One ventilation filter is damaged above the deep fryer. The posted retail food permit was expired.

The Golf Club at Valley View

11520 Clubhouse Parkway, Farmington

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Hand washing sink does not have paper towels.

Tyson Foods SC Cafeteria

2210 Oaklawn Drive, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Fans have a buildup of lint. Back wall by the dishroom — the panel has peeled from the wall.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Nov. 14 — B & R Meat Processing,

633 N. Devils Den Road, Winslow; Backwoods Beer & Goods, 10964 Devils Den Road, Winslow; Dollar General, 1940 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale; El Jugazo De La Vida, 1300 N. Thompson St., Suite 3, Springdale; El Ranchito

Supermercado Store, 1900 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale; Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St.,

Farmington; Green Oak Center, 249 W.

Main St., Farmington; Harp’s, 1189 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville; Kum & Go,

90 E. Main St., Farmington; McDonald’s, 578 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville; Taco Bueno, 272 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville; Walmart Store, 660 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. Nov. 15 — Mandarin Bistro Chinese

Restaurant, 708 S. Thompson St., Springdale; Starbucks Coffee, 3901 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 101, Fayetteville. Nov. 18 — American Drive-In, 303 W. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln; Bike Rack Brewing Co., 205 E. Johnson

Ave., Springdale; BTX Kids Sports Experience, 1204 Watson Drive, Springdale; Elkins Senior Activity Center, 149 W. First Ave., Elkins; Har-Ber

High Track & Tennis, 300 Jones Road, Springdale; Horn Farms and Country

Kitchen, 12227 Brush Creek Road, Springdale; Lil Hands Daycare, 10088 S. White House Road, Fayetteville; Prairie Grove Middle School, 806 N. Mock St., Prairie Grove; Prairie Grove

School Warehouse, 401 Ed Staggs Drive, Prairie Grove; Red Robin, 695 E. Van Asche, Fayetteville; Terra Studios,

12103 Hazel Valley Road, Fayetteville; The Sale Barn Cafe, 1581 E. Emma Ave., Springdale; Tony’s Burgers, 103

E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln.

Nov. 19 — Applebee’s, 5953 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Burger King,

2345 N. College Ave., Fayetteville;

First United Methodist Church, 1401 E. Parks St., Prairie Grove; JB Hunt Park, 1955 Fleming Drive, Springdale; Randall Tyson Softball Concession, 4303

Watkins Ave., Springdale.

Nov. 20 — Good Dog Cafe, 2640 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville; Starbucks Coffee, 2410 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Westside Burger & Grill,

2019 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale; La Chispa Del Sabor, 1406 Ingram St., Suite 28, Springdale; Mercadito

Salvadoreno, 509 N. Thompson St.,

Springdale.