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

Feb. 22 Casa Chapina Restaurant

1951 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Improper cooling procedures, improper hand washing and improper cold holding procedures. The person in charge shall train employees properly and monitor employees to ensure they are following proper food safety practices. Multiple items in the prep table are not at 41 degrees or below. Food was possibly held at room temperature during the busy lunch time. Papusa mix — 59, 65 degrees; salad — 42 degrees; cooked chicken in foil — 52 degrees; tamale — 45 degrees and cut cabbage — room temperature 60 degrees. Some foods in the walk-in cooler are date marked 2/11 which exceeds the seven day hold time.

Noncritical violations: At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. A retail food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to bodily fluid release events that involve discharge matter onto surfaces.

Employee did not lather with soap before rinsing the soap off hands. Employee washed disposable gloves rather than removing gloves and washing hands. Rice was cooked about four hours prior to inspection and was sitting at room temperature to cool. Bag of raw onions store on the floor in the back room. The underside of the bottom shelves used for storage above food preparation area is not finished completely. Repeat violation. Area in the kitchen in the corner by the doorway has dirt/mud on the floor. Person in charge said the water backs up from the floor drain occasionally. It is suspected the grease interceptor needs to be pumped out. Water is dripping from the unit in the walk-in cooler. There is a container under the dripping area to catch the water.

Dairy Queen

1 Riordan Road, Bella Vista Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Holes in wall of walk-in refrigerator.

Fresh Donuts

10 Cunningham Lane, Bella Vista Critical violations: No paper towels in restroom. Using trash bags to store dough in refrigerator. Noncritical violations: None

Las Fajitas

1402 S.E. Shane Lane, Bentonville Critical violations: Employee did not wash their hands when going from washing dishes to food preparation. Open bag of raw pork stored on top of lettuce and above cilantro. Raw beef patties sitting in freezer with no packaging.

A container of ice cream in the freezer was broken and had no lid. Ice machine was not clean to sight and touch. Rice in hot hold unit at 110 degrees. Refried beans are being cooled in large metal pans with lids on. Mesh bag of raw onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Ice scoop in server area was stored in the ice with the handle touching the ice. Noncritical violations: None

Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen

4895 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Hot water not available in women’s restroom handwashing sink. Several items in walk-in are being held beyond discard date. Noncritical violations: None

PF Chang’s China Bistro

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 13100, Rogers

Critical violations: Container of raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods. Items in walk-in cooler not date marked.

Noncritical violations: None Feb. 25

Hapa’s Hawaiian Restaurant

105 S. Third St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available at time of inspection.

Java Dudes Mobile

718 N. Second St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available.

Java Dudes Coffee Company

718 N. Second St., Suite 104, Rogers

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available at time of inspection.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period: Feb. 22 — 52 Kilo Line, 3000 S. Pinnacle Parkway, Rogers; Burger King, 1700 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Casey’s General Store, 2 Riordan Road, Bella Vista; Greer Lingle Middle School, 901 N. 13th St., Rogers; India Plaza, 1400 S.W. Susana St., Suite 8, Bentonville; Joe Mathias Elementary School, 1609 N. 24th St., Rogers; Nola’s Pantry, 103 W. Chestnut St., No. 100, Rogers; Subway, 4 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista; Target Cafe, 2404 Promenade Blvd., Rogers

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Feb. 22

Central Junior High School 2811 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Hot water sanitizing warewashing machine is reaching hot temperatures of 153 degrees. Hot water sanitation shall occur at 165 degrees. Noncritical violations: None Childers-Knapp Elementary School 2634 Oriole St., Springdale Critical violations: Dish washing machine temperature in food contact surfaces is 148.6 degrees. Thermo-label strips did not change color when passing through the machine.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps Deli-Bakery

319 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove Critical violations: Chicken strips at 114 degrees and chicken livers at 115 degrees in hot hold case. Sausage burritos temping at 98 degrees in the hot hold display on a rack. Ambient temperature in the cake and cookie display case was 44 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Wet cloth was not stored in a sanitizing solution. The breading bin lid was damaged and repaired with duct tape. The fryer vents have a buildup of debris.

Mariachi’s Grill & Cantina 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 1790, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Raw beef is stored above mushrooms. Container with cut lemons are stored in ice used in beverages. Noncritical violations: It was identified that facility does not have at least one employee with supervisory responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service who has obtained certification as a certified food protection manager. There is no verifiable document about employees being informed about their responsibility to report health issues. No signage or written procedures for cleanup of bodily fluid release events. VAC pack of raw fish (salmon and tuna) is thawed without removing from package. Prep tables lack a thermometer or refrigerator thermometer. Ice scoops is touching ice, beverage equipment. Walk-in freezer has ice accumulation around door, it is not possible to close the door, and there is accumulation of ice on the floor. Door of walk-in cooler lacks repair. Shelves and plastic protection in fan (walk-in cooler) have a buildup of food residue.

Neal’s Cafe

806 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Hamburger patties on a refrigerator by the hand-washing station were stored above tomatoes. Noncritical violations: Food establishment has no information posted for employees on how to clean up bodily fluid release events. The can opener knife has food residue on the surface.

Red Kite Coffee

7058 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 1A, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No employees have taken the training for food safety manager. No information is posted for employees regarding cleanup of bodily fluid release events. Milk temping at 48 degrees in the refrigerator and should be kept cold at 41 degrees or below.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period: Feb. 22 — Eureka Pizza, 826 N. Leverett St., Fayetteville; Springdale Early Learning Academy, 2920 American St., Springdale; Walmart Food Store, 660 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville