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 Aug. 29 Azul Tequila

1000 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 22, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Brown growth buildup on ice chute of dish machine. Outside of pans used in walk-in cooler had remnants of old date-marking measures. No proof of staff or owner having a certified food manager certificate.

Braum’s Ice Cream

1119 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands and only changed gloves when swapping from cooking raw burger patties to reach ready-to-eat food. Ice machine had a buildup of grime on sides of ice storage wall. Sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths at 0 ppm.

Noncritical violations: None

Little Einstein Montessori

1110 S.E. Evergreen St., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Permit not posted.

McDonald’s

1702 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Burritos in the upright reach-in cooler are 42-46 degrees. According to the date marking , they were made at or around 9 a.m. this morning, yet they are not at 41 degrees or below almost six hours later. Repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Cashier making an ice cream cone, handled the cone at the top uncovered part of the cone as well as around the paper covering the cone. Handwashing sink at the front does not turn on consistently. It will work sometimes and not other times. Sanitizer concentration for two of the three wiping cloth buckets did not register any sanitizer concentration. This facility has a container for clean and a separate one for dirty cloths. The water the clean ones are stored in is visibly dirty and greasy. Repeat violation.

Northwest Medical Center-Morrison Food Service

3000 Medical Center Parkway, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Hand sink on wall by dry storage is out of order.

Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen

4895 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Suite 300, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Light bulb shield missing above grill area.

Posh Tot Learning Academy

2000 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Permit expired.

Primrose of Rogers

650 S. Dodson Road, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Ambient thermometer in one door salad refrigerator is broken into two pieces. No temperature measuring device for heat sanitizing dish machine. Accumulation of brown growth on black plastic chute of ice machine.

Aug. 30 ABC Happy Kids Learning Center

1700 Commerce Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: No handwash signage present. Spray bottles not labeled with contents or label has faded over time.

Noncritical violations: None

Cannonball Cafe

311 E. Pickens Road, Pea Ridge

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No documentation of certified food protection manager.

Golden Corral

2605 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: Diced ham being held at 53 degrees, and chopped chicken being held at 61 degrees on salad bar. Milk being held at 43 degrees in bakery walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: Sanitizer concentration measuring 0 ppm in sanitizer container. Several cracked and broken tiles in dish area. Black growth on ceiling inside ice machine. Receptacles not covered in stalls of ladies restroom.

Highlands Pub

1 Pamona Drive, Bella Vista

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Slicer had some food debris on it. Posted permit expired on June 30, 2022.

Panda Express Restaurant

2775 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Small strainer used to removed particles from the fryer oil is stored hanging on the water line behind the faucet at the three-compartment sink.

Rogers Head Start

109 W. Industrial Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: Raw eggs being stored above ready-to-eat produce.

Noncritical violations: None

Steak and Shake

1715 S. 46th St., Rogers

Critical violations: Dirty syrup pump being kept in handwashing sink near ice machine.

Noncritical violations: Tiles missing beneath fryer. Multiple surfaces have food debris and dirt accumulation. Liquid pooling beneath ice cream cabinet and shake station. Food debris beneath fryer, liquid pooling where tiles are missing. Sauce splattered on wall and floor near walk-in cooler.

Wendy’s

221 Slack St., Pea Ridge

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Large buildup of ice in the walk-in cooler.

Big Whiskey

2998 U.S. 412 East, Suite D, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Employee handled raw fish and just changed gloves without washing hands first. Server touched the tip of a taco shell when putting chips on the plate and handled bun with bare hands to add sauce to burger. Mashed potatoes and spinach dip in the walk in are not at 41 degrees or below. Repeat violation. Previous inspections temperature issue may have been due to improper cooling. Several items in the drawer below the grill are not at 41 degrees or below. Repeat violation. Ensure drawer is being completely closed during use. Reduced oxygen package (ROP vacuum packed) fish in grill drawer no longer frozen and stored under refrigeration seal is not broken. Break the seal on all ROP fish as soon as the product it removed from the freezer according to the manufactures directions on the package/box. Repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Thermometer in the two-door glass door cooler is broken. Replace as needed. Open container of bourbon stored in the cabinet at the bar. Personal items stored on top of canisters of bourbon in the bar. Ice scoop holder at the servers station has tape on the side of the holder. The scoop is in contact with the tape. Repeat violation. Condensation, white and black substance on the drain lines for the beer tap lines in the cabinet. One shelf has some liquid on it that may be from the condensation or the drain water line. Permit posted is expired.

Aug. 31 Big Orange Burgers, Salads & Shakes

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 3100, Rogers

Critical violations: Handwashing sink not working in women’s restroom.

Noncritical violations: None

Foghorn’s Siloam Springs

1400 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Potato slicer is visibly dirty with food debris. Food in the second prep table is not at 41 degrees or below. Thermometer reading 35 degrees. Cooked bacon was put in the unit hot after cooking. Cold cuts at 44 degrees and chicken at 45 degrees. Mac and cheese sauce and 45 sauce exceed the seven day hold.

Noncritical violations: New manager does not have a food safety manager certificate. Employee is not wearing an effective hair restraint. Employee wearing jewelry on hand and watch on wrist. Shelves in the sauce refrigerator are rusty. Equipment on the serving line is visibly dirty with food and grease buildup.

It’ll Do Brew

2110 Slack St., Pea Ridge

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Posted permit expired July 30, 2022.

Moonbeam’s Pastries

1601 Klauss Lane, Apt. D, Pea Ridge

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Large door open during inspection. No quat test strips.

Taqueria Real Jacona

2308 S.E. 28th St., Suite 4, Bentonville

Critical violations: Raw eggs being stored above ready-to-eat items in three-door sliding refrigerator.

Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available at time of inspection. Paper bags of rice and mesh bags of onions being stored directly on floor. Employee not wearing proper hair restraint. Posted permit expired.

Walmart Market-Food Store

1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Four cans with dents on the seals for retail sale.

Whisk & Spool Pastry Shop

708 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Employee not wearing effective hair restraint.

Workman’s Travel Center-Food

898 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food protection manager on staff.

Workman’s Travel Center-Deli/Bakery

898 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell

Critical violations: Carton of eggs stored on top of ready-to-eat items in walk-in cooler. No sanitizer in mechanical ware washing machine.

Noncritical violations: None

Workman’s Travel Center-Retail Food

898 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell

Critical violations: No sanitizer in large mechanical ware washing machine.

Noncritical violations: No test strips available at time of inspection.

Sept. 1 Barnette’s Dairyette

111 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Potato slicer has food debris on it. Person in charge said potatoes were not sliced today.

Noncritical violations: Case in the upright freezer is preventing the freezer door from closing all the way. Employee food on the refrigerator, stored on top of facility food container. Employee closed beverage stored on the top shelf above facility food in the refrigerator. Black-grease like substance around the hinge and handle guides and other parts on the potato slicer. Foam cup used in the bulk sugar container. Use only approved utensils. Repeat violation. White fry refrigerator door is visibly dirty. Standing water in the bottom of the ice cream topping prep table. Candies/containers are sitting in the standing water. Permit posted is expired. Permit fee has not been paid.

Capriccio Ristorante

5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Suite 130, Rogers

Critical violations: Sanitizer not dispensing in mechanical ware washing machine. Items beneath prep table not date marked.

Noncritical violations: No consumer advisory for consuming raw or undercooked meats on menu. Sealed vacuumed packed fish thawing in walk-in cooler.

Don Taco

935 W. Tulsa St., Suite B, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Food in the prep table and the three-door cooler are not at 41 degrees or below. Items are not date marked as needed. Repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Person in charge has taken the class and passed but does not have the certificate. Person in charge has 10 days to obtain certificate.

Glen Duffy Elementary-Cafeteria

601 El Paso St. S.E., Gravette

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No heat test strips or irreversible heat measuring plate. The sanitizer test strips did not match the sanitizer.

God’s Pantry

17938 Dennis Mitchell Road, Garfield

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No retail food permit posted.

Happy Hearts And Hands Childcare

2703 N. 13th St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Posted permit expired.

Kids For The Future

3307 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Permit expired.

PF Chang’s China Bistro

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 13100, Rogers

Critical violations: Chlorine solution measuring less than 25 ppm in mechanical dishwashing machine.

Noncritical violations: Vents and ceiling tiles have accumulation of dust in kitchen above food preparation areas.

Thai Cuisine

1100 S.E. 14th St., Suite 8, Bentonville

Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands after washing dishes and before prepping food. Dish machine at 0 ppm concentration chlorine. Multiple house-made sauces are not date marked. Multiple bags of onions and rice were stored on the kitchen floor. Two dirty wiping cloths were stored under a cutting board around food that is being prepared.

Noncritical violations: There is an accumulation of grease on hood above grill and wok causing grease to drip. Grease is also accumulating on the wall next to the hood. Shelves for clean pots and pans above three-compartment sink have an accumulation of food debris and residue. Inside of the microwave there is an accumulation of food debris and grease.

The Grill 102

1100 S.E. 14th St., Suite 10, Bentonville

Critical violations: Hand washing sink had dirty linens in it at start of inspection. Employee washed dishes but did not sanitize them before drying them.

Noncritical violations: No certified food safety manager documentation available. Chlorine test strips were not located during inspection. Service sink was disconnected. Permit expired July 2022.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

4050 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Diced tomatoes being held at 49 degrees, mango salsa at 51 degrees and shredded cheese at 51 degrees in prep table. Prep table had been unplugged from maintenance visit earlier in day.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Aug. 29 — Camp War Eagle, 2609 W. Storage Parkway Road, Rogers; Slim Chickens, 2002 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers; Walgreens, 1311 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Aug. 31 — Mary Mae Jones Elementary, 500 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville; Rogers Early Learning Center, 2712 W. Olive St., Rogers; Walmart Market-Deli/Bakery, 1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

Sept. 1 — Gravette Food Service Warehouse, 600 El Paso St. S.E., Gravette; Sunshine School And Development, 3400 N. Woods Lane, Rogers

Sept. 2 — Bentonville Preparatory School, 211 S.E. 34th St., Suite 13, Bentonville; Frank Tillery Elementary, 621 W. Elm St., Rogers; Panda Express, 319 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Rogers East Side Elementary, 505 E. New Hope Road, Rogers; Wendy’s, 814 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

WASHINGTON COUNTY Aug. 29 Golden Dragon

1387 S. 48th St., Springdale

Critical violations: Boiled eggs in the walk-in cooler lack a cover. Foods shall have a cover to protect from accidental contamination. The cut cantaloupe on the buffet was temping at 65 degrees.

Noncritical violations: The small walk-in cooler has a large amount of water on the floor.

On The Mark

2588 N. Gregg St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. A retail food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to bodily fluid discharge events that involve the discharge of matter onto surfaces in the retail food establishment.

Pupuseria Glendy’s

107 N. Old Missouri Road, Springdale

Critical violations: Handwashing sink is full with utensils. Curtido is at 80 degrees and should be kept cold at 41 degrees or colder. Cooked chicken and rice were prepared Saturday and food items do not have a date. Faucet in hand washing sink is not working.

Noncritical violations: Plastic bag with onions is stored in contact with the floor. Food employee lacks hair protection.

Stir Fry 88 Nori Japan

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Three cans of oyster-flavored sauce are dented in the seal (lid). Raw chicken and raw shrimp at 60 degrees with prep-cooked noodles at 55 degrees, unit is located under the grill.

Noncritical violations: Bulk container with food does not have a label with common name of the food (flour, corn starch, slat, etc.). Ceiling is not clean (around ventilation).

Aug. 30 Blackbeard’s Fish And Chips

295 Kelli Ave., Farmington

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Facility lacks refrigerator thermometer in small under counter side dish fridges.

Farmington High School

12329 Arkansas 170 North, Farmington

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Handwash sink in dish area lacked signage.

Happy Day Care

214 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Watermelon in the fridge was at 42 degrees. Permit expired 06/30/2022.

La Fonda Kitchen Express

214 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, chopped marinated red onions and cole slaw at 55 degrees. Refrigerated salsa verde at 50 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Thermometer in refrigerator is broken. Service window door does not have protection. Food employee is wearing bracelet.

McDonald’s

207 W. Main St., Farmington

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The floor behind the ice machine has a black buildup and debris. The hinge of an under-counter freezer door was broken, which prevented the freezer door from closing completely. Permit was in email and not posted.

Rolando’s Restaurant

509 W. Spring St., Suite 220, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Raw chicken in cold hold unit by grill above ready-to-eat foods.

Noncritical violations: At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

U Of A Student Union-Food Court and Catering

435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 209, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: In first floor kitchen area, a shelf with storage for cooking equipment is against a line of bulletin boards.

Aug. 31 Acambaro Mexican Restaurant

2605 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Beans in walk-in at 50 degrees were date marked from previous day 8/30. Refried beans in walk-in were at 50 degrees.

Noncritical violations: At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

G’s Meaty Buns

2421 N. Center St., Suite B, Elkins Critical violations: Disposable towels are unavailable at handwashing sink in food preparation area. Potato salad and macaroni and cheese prepared on Sunday lack discard date marking. Noncritical violations: Outdoor meat smoker wall screening is rolled up. Outdoor meat smoker shall be fully screened. Retail Food Permit expired 7/31/2022.

Holcomb Elementary

2900 N. Salem Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Hamburgers in the hot box were at 120 degrees. Noncritical violations: Handwash sink in dish room lacked signage. Label for sugar in clear container was worn off so that it was unreadable.

La Sultana Supermarket

2111 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Test strips are not available (quaternary ammonia). Current retail food permit is not posted.

McDonald’s

1985 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing several bracelets.

Mermaid’s

2217 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Handwash sink in bar area did not have any paper towels. Tomato sauce being stored in walk-in without a cover. Noncritical violations: Facility lacks max temperature registering device for the hot water sanitizing dishwasher. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

On The Way

4450 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Priority issue documented. Active managerial controls to maintain food safety not observed during time of inspection. Two slices of pizza in hot holding unit are 96 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Food manager certification has not been attained. Hot holding pizza case lacks a thermometer.

Sam’s Club-Cafe

3801 Arkansas 112 North, Fayetteville Critical violations: The hot water sanitizing machine was at 154 degrees. Noncritical violations: Shaker of salt was not labeled. Facility could not produce temperature test strips of a maximum temperature registering device.

Sam’s Club-Food Store

3801 Arkansas 112 North, Fayetteville Critical violations: Two handwash sinks did not have paper towels. Noncritical violations: Two handwash sinks did not have signage.

Sept. 1 Burger King

2345 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Open container of orange soda beverage placed next to bread buns. Debris was present around dumpster area.

Casey’s General Store

2720 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Cafe handwash sink was out of paper towels. Facility was unable to produce supply. Noncritical violations: Riccola cough drops were marked with an expiration date of 5/7/2022 and 8/6/2022. Halls cough drops were marked with an expiration date of 6/5/2022. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Bottles of motor oil were being stored on top of the ice machine and packages of cookies were being stored on top of degreaser.

Holt Middle School

2365 N. Rupple Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: A bottle of prescription cream medication was being stored in the walk-in above juice boxes.

Noncritical violations: Outdoor dumpster lid was open.

Juicy Tails

745 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 218, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: White refrigerators and small prep table do not have a thermometer or they are located in a place where they are not easy to read. Ice scoop is stored in contact with noncleanable surfaces (ice machine) storage room. Original containers of soy sauce are used to store another food and original container of mayonnaise is being used to store other dressing. One tile in food preparation area, above hand washing sink, is broken.

Resendiz Associates

121 W. Township St., Suite 17, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Jell-O, salsa, and beans, did not have labels to be sold. Food in dry storage stored on floor.

Siam Cuisine

318 S. Archibald Yell Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: A package of raw bacon was in the vegetable fridge over ready-to-eat veggies. Noncritical violations: Some items in the glass fridge, under prep table one, and in the veggie fridge were uncovered. Back ice machine had scoop including handle stored in the ice.

Subway

121 W. Township St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: It is unlawful to operate a retail food establishment without a valid permit. The violations Aug. Ave., following Fayetteville 29 — this Theo’s, reporting establishments 318 period: N. Campbell had no Aug. Road, 30 Suite — Agave’s, 1, Farmington; 112 Southwinds Springdale Springdale; Head Start, U Of A 800 Club Airport Red Road, at AR

A345, Union, Fayetteville; 435 N. Garland U Of A Ave., Hill Suite Coffee-Wild Greens, 435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 104, Fayetteville Aug. 31 — Onyx Coffee Lab-Restaurant, 5519 Hackett Road, Johnson;

Onyx Coffee Lab-Food Store, 5519 Hackett Road, Johnson; Sam’s Club-Deli/Bakery, 3801 Arkansas 112 North, Fayetteville; Serranos Mexican

Grill & Canto, 1031 S. Krupa Drive, Fayetteville; Whataburger, 4030 N.

College Ave., Fayetteville

Sept. 1 — Circle K, 758 W. North St., Fayetteville Sept. 2 — Andy’s Frozen Custard, 1237 Mathias Drive, Springdale; Imperial Event Center, 2323 S. Old Missouri Road, E, Springdale; Springdale Senior Activity And Wellness Center, 203 Park St., Springdale