Restaurant inspections

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

BENTON COUNTY

Nov. 15 Pure Joy Ice Cream

108 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Permit posted, but expired. Permit fee has not been paid.

Special Care Preschool and Day Care

1003 S.E. 28th St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No proof provided during inspection that a person in charge is currently certified as a food protection manager.

SSHS Basketball Concessions

700 Progress Ave., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Assembled wrapped hot dogs sitting at room temperature. Noncritical violations: None

Superbly Donuts

271 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Employee washed hands in the service sink. Kitchen hand washing sink drains slowly. Drain appears to be partially clogged. Foods checked in both kitchen coolers have food that are not at 41 degrees or below. Employees said items were just prepared prior to inspection and are still cooling.

Noncritical violations: Employee dried hands on cloth towel. Effective hair restraints are not being worn by employees preparing food. Finish on the wall and the peg board behind the three-compartment sink is starting to wear off. Seal surface to ensure it is easily cleanable. Repeat violation. Facility was given until May 31, 2021 to complete the repairs during the last inspection. No certified food protection manager.

Terra Preschool

2401 S.E. C St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips for sanitizing.

Walmart Super Center Deli-Bakery 406 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No documented certified food safety manager.

Nov. 16 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

105 S. Dixieland Road, Suite H, Lowell Critical violations: Employees took drink from open cup and did not change gloves or wash hands. Barbecue beans in hot holding was 110 degrees and should be 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: The facility does not a certified food protection manager. Employees had open cups for beverages near prep area. Packaged selfserve desserts (cookies and pecan pie) are not labeled with source, list of ingredients. Food buildup and debris on equipment. Prep sink in back room drain is leaking with bucket under drain to catch leaking water. Women’s restroom door will not open. Restroom must be accessible. Floors have buildup of grease. There is also food debris under equipment and three-compartment sink. Current Arkansas Department of Health retail food permit is not posted in facility.

Gaby’s Bakery

780 W. Pine St., Rogers

Critical violations: A water hose was attached to the faucet of the hand sink in front preparation room. Tamales temping at 84 degrees, behind cashier on metal prep table are not being held hot.

Noncritical violations: No proof provided during inspection that a person in charge is currently certified as a food protection manager.

Gentry Head Start

206 S. Giles St., Gentry

Critical violations: Automatic dishwasher is not reaching the correct sanitizing temperature for the final rinse/ sanitizing cycle checked with a maximum hold thermometer run through the cycle. Temperature gauge on the machine is not reaching the required temperature of 180 degrees. Noncritical violations: None

Harps Deli-Bakery

300 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: Employees were not able to answer questions about the shelf life of the pizza toppings that are stored in the refrigerator. Potato salad, chicken salad, broccoli salad and three-bean salad all at 44 degrees. Ensure all cold food is stored at 41 degrees or below at all times. Pizza toppings are not date marked as needed. Cases are marked as “keep frozen.” Pizza sauce is marked as shelf stable until opened. No documentation could be found by employees to indicate the shelf life of these foods once opened. Noncritical violations: Employees wearing jewelry on wrist and fingers. Food employees are not wearing effective hair restraints.

Harps-Food Store

300 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips to check sanitizer concentration found in the meat department. No employees working at the time of inspection. Frost-ice buildup in the corner of the roof by the door in Freezer A (walk-in freezer).

Hillside Lanes

18618 Arkansas 12 West, Gentry Critical violations: Sliced ham stored at room temperature 58 degrees during preparation. Maintain food at 41 degrees or below at all times. Noncritical violations: No certified food protection manager documentation.

Pho 85 Noodle House

1140 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Chlorine test strips shall be in place for sanitizer. Heat test strips shall be available for checking the dish machine.

Roll & Fold/5M International

801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Permit expired. No certified food manager documentation available.

The Wooden Spoon

1000 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: Food in the grill prep table is at 43 degrees. Some food in the two-door cooler is at 42 degrees. Noncritical violations: Metal sheeting along the door frame kitchen/servers and along the wall in the dish room. Triple Eight Hashery/5M International 801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available.

Walmart Market Deli-Bakery

1400 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Bottle of quat sanitizer was 0 ppm on test strip. Sanitizer dispenser was checked and it was 0 ppm quat concentration as well. Noncritical violations: No certified food safety manager documentation.

Nov. 17 Casey’s General Store

362 S. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: Pizza in hot holding not time stamped. Facility uses time as a safety control.

Noncritical violations: No date marking on iced coffee per manufacturers requirements. Boxes in the store walk-in freezer located on floor. Food workers shall wear hair restraints, beard restraints and clothing that covers body hair. Posted permit is expired. Store manager has food protection manager certification, but not on location.

Food Therapy

607 S.W. Duke Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No chlorine test strips available.

Nov. 18 Adair Early Head Start

1017 E. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Cartons of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Food in the refrigerator not at 41 degrees or below. The refrigerator and one freezer were not operating. Apparently a breaker had popped off. Milk temping at 59 degrees; ham 60 degrees and thermometer 59 degrees. Noncritical violations: Food worker not wearing effective hair restraint. Food employee wearing jewelry on hands. Unfinished wooden edge of the shelf and the side of the counter where the hand washing sink is. Seal wood to prevent further water damage and swelling. No certified food protection manager.

Latte Da

808 S. 52nd St., Rogers

Critical violations: Milk temped at 46 degrees in lowboy at front counter. Eggs ordered to customer preference do not have a consumer advisory that includes a disclosure of items served under cooked and a reminder of increased risk of foodborne illness. Noncritical violations: None

Station III

1295 N. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Pan used to store ice scoop for the ice machine is visibly dirty. Items are not date marked as needed. Frozen items removed from the freezer if labeled “keep frozen” must have a date mark once removed from the freezer. Biscuit egg sandwiches are not date marked with a current date. According to employee, items in the hot case use time as the safety control rather than temperature.

Noncritical violations: Covered employee cup stored on top of the prep table. Food employees not wearing effective hair restraints when preparing food. No certified food manager available.

Walmart Neighborhood Store

1817 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Bacon temped at 42 degrees in corner cold hold unit. Noncritical violations: None

Whole Hog Cafe

1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 48, Bentonville

Critical violations: Date marked 11/17 baked beans temp at 47 degrees; 11/13 chili temped at 46 degrees inwalk in cooler.

Noncritical violations: Fans in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust. No proof provided during inspection that a person in charge is currently certified as a food protection manager.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Nov. 15 — Bariola’s Pizzeria, 111 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs; Centerton City Hall Concession, 290 Main St., Centerton; City of CentertonKinyon Sport, 1698 Gamble Road, Centerton; Simple Pleasures, 13718 Mesa Drive, Bella Vista; Walmart Super Center Food Store, 406 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Nov. 16 — Gentry High School Basketball Concession, 1155 Pioneer Lane, Gentry; La Herradura, 450 N. 24th St., Rogers; La Herradura Vending Blue Cab, 450 N. 24th St., Rogers; La Herradura Vending White Cab, 450 N. 24th St., Rogers; Lowell Senior Activity Center, 704 E. Monroe Ave., Lowell; South Market, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 1, Bentonville; Walmart Market Fuel Center, 1402 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Walmart Market Food Store, 1400 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Nov. 18 — Downtown Poppin’, 219 S. Arkansas St., Rogers; Siloam Springs Middle School Concession, 600 S. Dogwood St., Siloam Springs; Spud Doctors, 577 Weston St., Pea Ridge; The Little Red Barn Fabrica Department, 910 W. Olrich St., Lot 6, Rogers; The Little Red Hot Chocolate Barn, 910 W. Olrich St., Lot 6, Rogers; Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli-Bakery, 1817 S. Eighth St., Rogers

Nov. 19 — Brightwater Culinary Kitchen, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville; Brightwater Food Truck - NWACC, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville; Brightwater Seasonal Kitchen, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville; Brightwater Production Kitchen, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville; Pressroom 2.0, 100 N.W. Second St., Suite 100, Bentonville; Pure Joy Ice Cream Cart No. 2, 108 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs; Superfine Street Shoppe, 215 S. Main St., Bentonville; Walmart Deli-Bakery, 205 N. Main St., Bentonville

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Nov. 15 Asbell Elementary

1500 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Mop sink in back storage room, faucet with hose hanging down into sink does not have back-flow prevention device installed. Also there is a copper drain line in the sink that has the outlet below the rim of the sink.

Noncritical violations: There are metal filings on gear for large can opener. Table for base for small mixer has corner repaired with masking tape.

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets

4116 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Temperature of packaged food items under cold holding is 49 degrees, two foods are open: guacamole is at 46 degrees, humus temperature is 43 degrees. Noncritical violations: Food manager certification through an accredited program has not been attained.

Walmart Super Center Deli-Bakery

2004 S. Pleasant St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Unable to ascertain if the manager has taken a food safety for manager’s course.

Woodridge of the Ozarks

2466 S. 48th St., Suite B, Springdale Critical violations: Macaroni uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be covered to prevent accidental contamination.

Noncritical violations: Food safety for managers course has not been taken.

Nov. 16 Angela’s Bakery

2854 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale

Critical violations: In the customer area, food contact surfaces such as trays and tongue are cleaned, but not sanitized. Customer area in the ice bath mayonnaise at 57 degrees, curtido at 52 degrees, white cheese at 47 degrees, the ice touches only the bottom of the container with the food. Noncritical violations: Frozen chicken is thawing at room temperature. Original container of romaine cheese is used to store curtido. Garbage dumpster has door open.

Fatty’s Bar & Grill

2005 S. Thompson Ave., Suite D, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: White refrigerator lacks a thermometer. In food preparation area, surface of fan is not clean. Food manager certification through an accredited program has not been attained.

Trailside Coffee Company

101 W. Johnson Ave., Apt. A, Springdale

Critical violations: Packaged food items (parfait, brownies, lemon bar) for customer self-service lack label with list of ingredients

Noncritical violations: None

Waffle House

1281 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: Hot water sanitation warewashing machine operating at 153 degrees, hot water sanitation shall occur at 160 degrees or above. Shell eggs held outside of cold holding as a time control does not have a time indicated when the eggs are pulled out of temperature control. Noncritical violations: None

Nov. 17 Jade China

1046 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Rice noodles uncovered in a bucket on the floor. Chicken nuggets holding at room temperature with a final cook step before service.

Noncritical violations: Manager is enrolled in the food safety course, but has not completed the training yet.

La Morenita Restaurant

274 E. Robinson Ave., Suite D, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food manager certification through an accredited program has not been attained.

McDonald’s

520 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Egg cooler was holding foods, sliced tomatoes, eggs etc. at 47 degrees, unit was frozen over; thermometer stated 50 degrees. Temperature control for safety foods shall be held cold at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Beside the ice cream machine, there is white ice cream residues on the cup holder container.

Popeye’s

538 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Current retail food permit is not posted.

Nov. 18 Bites & Bowls

1602 E. Robinson Ave., Suite E, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food manager certification through an accredited program has not been attained.

Chop Sooie

2907 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing a wristwatch. Manager lacks food manager certification through an accredited program.

Prism Education Center

2855 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Two uncovered storage containers for plastic forks have small amount of food debris on inside bottom surfaces and foam plates are not stored covered or inverted.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli

1375 Market Square Drive, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The handle of the hot holding unit is broken on one side and hanging. The air filter for the fryer system has a buildup of grease residue. Clean filter.

Nov. 19 Asian Amigo Supermarket

2201 S. Thompson St., Suite D, Springdale

Critical violations: Violation observed on routine / complaint inspection dated 11/2/2021. Food manager certification through an accredited program has not been attained.

Noncritical violations: None

Casey’s General Store

2720 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No liquid soap in the women’s or men’s restrooms. The facility does not have documentation of a certified food manager. Posted permit expired on July 31, 2021.

Doodlebugs Daycare & Preschool

1228 Brookhaven Court, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: One door of freeze lacks repair (rubber sealed). Manual can opener has food debris. Surfaces of interior of refrigerators and microwave are not clean (food debris, milk). Food preparation area, floor is not clean.

Matador

3412 Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Containers of salsa and queso were stored on a shelf below raw meat in the walk-in cooler. Bar dishwasher temperature on dish-temp plate was 123 degrees. Noncritical violations: Two refrigerators lack a refrigerator thermometer. No heat test strips for the bar dishwasher. The facility does not have documentation of a certified food manager.

Juicy Tails

745 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 218, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Hand washing sink in food preparation area has utensils inside.

Noncritical violations: Hand washing sink in food prep area lacks paper towels next to the sink. White refrigerators and small prep table do not have a thermometer or they are located in a place where is not easy to read. Bulk containers with food lack a name (sugar, salt). Paper bag with sugar is stored in contact with the floor. Original bucket of sliced dills is used to store salt and oregano.

Marco’s Pizza

3399 Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employee drinks with no lids in the kitchen area.

MZ Diana’s Pride & Joy

4507 Johnson Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. The facility does not have documentation of a certified food manager. The posted permit expired on April 30, 2021.

Steak N Shake

4074 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing bracelet on her hands/ wrists.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Nov. 15 — Chicken Salad Chick, 352 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 5, Fayetteville; Ozark Guidance Center, 2400 S. 48th St., Springdale

Nov. 16 — Butterflies and Frogs Too, 1301 E. Robinson Ave., Suite B-11 and 12, Springdale; Domino’s, 992 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Springdale; Elmdale Baptist Church, 1700 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale; J.O. Kelly Middle School, 1879 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale; New Beginnings, 251 W. 19th St., Fayetteville; Sushiboi, 2894 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Nov. 17 — Hot and Fast BBQ, 2120 Fawn Drive, Springdale; Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe, 118 W. Emma Ave., Springdale; Walmart Market Fuel Center, 1043 N. 48th St., Springdale

Nov. 18 — Blanquita’s Cake Shop, 1204 Backus St., Springdale; Quick Bites, 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 1385, Fayetteville; Sonic, 2924 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; St. John’s Lutheran Child Care, 2730 E. Township St., Fayetteville; Tokyo House, 1818 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville

Nov. 19 — Arby’s, 7460 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Imperial Event Center, 2323 S. Old Missouri Road, No. E, Springdale; Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 2313 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Schlotzsky’s, 1919 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Sonic, 4723 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Springdale Civic Center, 2323 S. Missouri Road, Springdale