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 Oct. 3 Buffalo Wild Wings

2707 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville Critical violations: Restrooms lacking proper handwash signage. Noncritical violations: Tile floor broken and cracked in places leading to standing water.

Smith And Betts Barbecue

1100 Rocky Dell Road N.E., Gravette Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No date marking on the sausage.

Smokin Joe’s Ribhouse

2504 E. Central Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: Employee put on gloves without washing hands. Employee handled ready-to-eat ribs with bare hands. Raw chicken being stored above ready-to-eat potato salads in walk-in cooler. Meatloaf held in walk-in cooler lacking date mark. Noncritical violations: Dead fly present on top of potato salad container lid in walk-in cooler. Cardboard boxes of food items and mesh bags of produce being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer. Kitchen employees lacking proper hair restraints. Scoop being stored in bulk coleslaw container with handle covered in coleslaw. Light above prep table lacking protective cover.

Sonic Drive-In

702 First Ave. S.E., Gravette Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Some buildup of debris on the inside roof of the ice machine.

Super Donut

901 First Ave. S.E., Suite A, Gravette 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. No retail food permit posted.

Oct. 4 Angus Jack

1001 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Wiping cloth stored in sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm quat. Noncritical violations: No certified food safety manager. No quat test strips available.

Burger King

500 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Small amount of growth on plastic chute in ice machine.

Culver’s

4204 W. New Hope Road, Rogers Critical violations: Handwashing sinks being used for food dumping. No sanitizer detected in ware washing machine. Sliced cheese package beneath prep table not marked with date opened. Custard syrup toppings with discard date of 9/15/2022 and still being used at time of inspection. Squirt bottle of green cleaning solution being kept on same shelf as dessert toppings and syrups. No sanitizer detected in sanitizing buckets. Noncritical violations: Boxes of custard being stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Boxes of fries being stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

Myers General

20502 Arkansas 59 South, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Package of raw bacon stored above ready-to-drink beverage containers. Sandwich is not datemarked as needed. Noncritical violations: No thermometer in cooler. Paint unfinished wood in the mop/service area around the sinks.

Taco Casa

2207 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ceiling tiles missing over dining tables.

Tavola

108 S.E. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: Ice in bar area is being used to cool beverage lines and food containers. In-use container of sanitizer solution stored on floor of kitchen.

Noncritical violations: Condensation leak from top vent in walk-in cooler.

The Hive

200 N.E. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: Temperature reached 157 degrees on plate. Plate temp shall reach 160 degrees and above. Noncritical violations: None

The River Grill

1003 McClain, Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. No dish temp plate or heat test strips to measure the heat in the dish machine. Test strips do not match the sanitizer.

Victoria Mexican Restaurant

155 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge Critical violations: Employee cutting limes to garnish rice with one bare hand. Noncritical violations: Spray bottles of sanitizer and bleach water were not labeled. No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Buildup of debris on the vents in the grill vent hood.

Oct. 5 Braum’s

551 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Gravy is still 7098 degrees about three hours after being pulled off the line. Gravy placed in the freezer for further cooling. Servers working with open ice cream and manager working with open food are not wearing effective hair restraints. Wheel on the grill has an accumulation of grease buildup. Storage corner table and wall around the prep table by the handwashing sink is visibly dirty. Clean cabinet door tops on the ice cream condiment/shake station. Torn gasket on the walk-in cooler door by handwashing sink.

El Italiano

405 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. No test strips.

Kentucky Fried Chicken

1618 E. Centerton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Posted permit is expired.

La Favorita Food Mobile

825 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs 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. New facility has one year to comply.

Las Fajitas Grill

2003 S.W. Regional Airport, Suite 15, Bentonville Critical violations: Bags of onions stored directly on floor in storage area. Wiping cloth bucket sanitizer solution was at 0 ppm chlorine. Noncritical violations: Two ice scoops stored in ice with handle touching the ice. Two shelves in prep areas near three-compartment sink are rusting and/or falling apart. Top plastic lid to chip warmer is cracked. Shelf above three-compartment sink has an accumulation of grease. Inside of microwave has an accumulation of food.

Local Lime

2103 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 1010, Rogers Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands between task and glove changes. No sanitizer detected in mechanical ware washing machine. Noncritical violations: None

On The Border

577 N. 46th St., Rogers Critical violations: No hand soap available at handsink nearest alcohol walkin. Noncritical violations: Frozen chicken being thawed under hot running water.

Pressroom

100 N.W. Second St., Suite 100, Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Place chute on ice machine has small black growth.

Sunny’s Bentonville

110 N.W. Second St., Suite 106, Bentonville Critical violations: Chicken breasts dated 9/23 present in reach-in. Noncritical violations: Do not have highest temperature registering thermometer or temperature strips for high temperature dish machine.

Vivace

1100 S.E. 14th St., Suite 6, Bentonville Critical violations: Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat cheese and sauces. Thawed fish still in vacuum packaging in upright cold hold unit. Noncritical violations: Facility had food handler certificate instead of food safety manager certificate. Food residue, crumbs and grease on surfaces throughout kitchen: floor around back storage area, walls and ceiling throughout kitchen, and shelves and equipment in kitchen.

Oct. 6 Java Dudes Coffee Company-Sam’s Home Office

2101 S.E. Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips available. Posted permit expired.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

2301 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Suite 105, Rogers Critical violations: Tuna salad being held at 47 degrees, and roast beef being held at 46 degrees in deli display. Repeat violation. Noncritical violations: None

Mamma Z

2503 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 11, Bentonville Critical violations: Missing label information on containers of salsa and tamales in retail cooler. Bag of onions stored directly on cooler floor. Noncritical violations: No certified food safety manager. No quat test strips available.

Oakdale Middle School

511 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Milk case with cow print has torn gasket on top door.

Pho N’ Rolls Restaurant

315C U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Sweet and sour paste is labeled “refrigerate after opening”. Noncritical violations: Employee did not lather with soap for 10-15 seconds prior to rinsing off soap. No thermometer in the servers refrigerator where bean sprouts are stored. Bags of food stored on the floor in the freezer. What appears to be tape on the partition between the stove and the wok station. Wall between the small upright freezer and the oven is visibly dirty. Grease buildup on the partitions between the cooling equipment. Food and grease buildup on and in between the cooking equipment. Observed ice buildup around condensation line in the walk-in freezer. Ice/water is in contact with food packaging.

Siloam Springs High School

700 N. Progress Ave., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Trash can sitting in front of the main serving handwashing sink. Foods checked in the walk-in cooler are not at 41 degrees or below. Temperature range from 42-44 degrees per probe thermometer, depending on the food and prep date. Noncritical violations: Handle/door of the pizza hot box is visibly dirty.

Southside Church Of Christ,

919 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Permit expired 06/30/22.

Oct. 7 McDonald’s

201 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Dish machine at 25 ppm chlorine. Inside lip of ice machine has an accumulation of black residue. Noncritical violations: None

Outpost Eats

203 W. Wood St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Permit not posted.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Oct. 3 — Lowell Elementary, 202 McClure Ave., Lowell; Ozarks Community Hospital, 1101 Jackson St. S.W., Gravette

Oct. 4 — Black Crown Social, 216 E. Poplar St., Suite 102, Rogers; Blu DTR, 214 W. Elm St., Rogers; El Italiano, 405 S. Bloomington St., Lowell; Elza Tucker Elementary School, 121 School Ave., Lowell; Pea Ridge Middle School, 1391 Weston St., Pea Ridge; Taco Bell, 608 S. Eighth St., Rogers

Oct. 5 — Grimsley Junior High School, 850 N. Vaughn Road, Centerton; Napoli’s Italian Restaurant, 463 N. 46th St., Rogers; Taco Bell, 2080 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers

Oct. 6 — Bentonville Provisions, 219 S. Main St., Bentonville; Pea Ridge Football Concession, 781 W. Pickens Road, Pea Ridge; Pea Ridge Junior High School, 781 W. Pickens Road, Pea Ridge; Sam’s Club Home Office Cafeteria, 2101 S.E. Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville; Sam’s Club Home Office Childcare, 2101 S.E. Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville; Scooter’s Coffee, 206 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Taco Bell, 179 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge; The Spark Cafe Food Truck, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville; Wendy’s, 221 Slack St., Pea Ridge

WASHINGTON COUNTY Oct. 3 Green Star C-Store

3111 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale Critical violations: Temperature of water in handwashing sink at 75 degrees. Pizza cheese and meat in hot holding at 75 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Plastic protection on fan in walk in cooler is not clean. Surfaces inside microwave and can opener are not clean.

Tacontento

1106 S. West End St., Springdale 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.

Taqueria Leo’s

617 N. College Ave., Apt. C306, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available.

Ven Mart

2103 Powell St., Suite A, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. There are medicines over the counter for sold-byunit without label.

Oct. 4

Arsaga’s Espresso At The Library 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville Critical violations: The sanitizer sink solution was at less than 50 ppm chlorine.

Noncritical violations: Facility could not produce test strips.

Fayetteville Public Library

401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Facility could not produce a certified food manager certificate. Sanitizer bucket in the cafe was at less than 100 ppm quat.

George Junior High School

3200 Powell St., Springdale Critical violations: Spray bottle with “all purpose cleaner” is labeled “vinegar”. Noncritical violations: Dish washing machine temperature measuring devices for rinse water is not working.

Har-Ber High School

300 Jones Road, Springdale Critical violations: Observed the hot holding unit is holding chicken nuggets at 135-129 degrees. Noncritical violations: Observed the hot holding units are not consistently holding the food hot, the temperature fluctuates.

Hillcrest Tower Community Center

1 N. School Ave., 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. Facility could not produce test strips.

Jammin’ Java

1 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Bottles of soap at the handwash sink and service sink were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Container of chili and cups of salsa in the tall stainless were not date-marked. La Michoacana De Robinson 101 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Handwashing sink in food preparation area does not have paper towels. Handwashing sink in food preparation area does not have soap. Packaged individual flan (milk/eggs) and choco-flan are for sale. Food items were prepared in private home. Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Handwashing sink in food preparation area does not have sign. Commercial deli slicer is not clean (food debris). Test strips are not available.

McDonald’s

1200 W. Wilson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Front lobby is currently under construction and the door is propped open causing house flies to enter into the front food preparation area.

Noncritical violations: None

Mt. Sequoyah Assembly

150 Skyline Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employee toilet room lacks employee handwashing notice posted. Employee toilet room door is propped open.

Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe

410 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: The sanitizer sink was at 0 ppm quat. Noncritical violations: Back handwash sink did not have a sign.

Red Dragon Buffet

2111 S. Old Missouri Road, Suite L., Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Walk-in cooler: container with cooked pork is uncovered. Container with noodles is covered with an apron. Insect control devices are full of flies (fly paper). Insect control devices are located in different food preparation areas. Paper bag of flour is stored in contact with the floor. Original bucket of soy sauce is used to store another food (cut potatoes). Ready-toeat eggs roll are stored in a cardboard box. Walk-in cooler, surfaces of shelves are covered with corrugated cardboard. Floor in walk-in cooler is cover with corrugated cardboard.

Roger’s Recreation Hall

406 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Facility could not produce a certified food manager certificate. Handwash sinks and bathrooms did not have signs. Facility could not produce test strips. Trash cans in ladies rooms require lids.

Tobo’s 66

1200 W. Wilson 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. Handwashing sink in food preparation area and toilet room lack employee handwashing notices posted.

Oct. 5 Burger Plus

14 S. University Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Ribs in the middle fridge were at 43 degrees, BBQ sauce in the middle fridge was a 43 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. Current permit is not posted.

Casey’s General Store

2486 W. Mount Comfort Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: A carton of eggs was being stored in the walk-in over onions. The sanitizer solution dispensed into the sanitizer sink was at 0 ppm quat. There were spray bottles that were mislabeled or unlabeled in the back chemical room.

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. Employee with facial hair was not wearing a beard restraint. Sani bucket was as 0 ppm quat.

Farmington High School Outdoor

12329 Arkansas 170 North, Farmington Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employee restroom did not have a handwash sign.

La Huerta

2356 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Handwashing sink in bar area lacks hand cleanser available. Noncritical violations: Outside garbage and waste oil lids are open.

Leaf Tea House

240 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 2, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Ice scoop is with handle down in contact with the ice in ice machine. Restroom lacks a trash can with a lid.

Plomo Quesadillas / Con Quesos

2016 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: A box of eggs was being stored in the walk-in over sliced tomatoes. There is a black buildup on the clear chute where ice is dispensed from the self-serve beverage machine. Noncritical violations: Container of flour was not labeled. Facility could not produce test strips. Current permit is not available.

Sonic Drive-In

1443 W. Main St., Johnson Critical violations: Prep area tomatoes and lettuce at 44 degrees. Noncritical violations: Food employees lack beard protection.

Springdale Moose Lodge

205 W. Apple Blossom Lane, Springdale

Critical violations: Fan and utensils being stored in handwashing sink at front bar. Milk and block of cheese being held in refrigerator at 43 degrees. Noncritical violations: No documentation for certified food protection manager on staff.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: One severely dented can of food was on the shelf. Noncritical violations: Facility could not produce chemical test strips.

Waffle House

1281 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: Gravy held at 123 degrees. Observed cold holding diced ham held at 50 degrees. Shell eggs shall receive an indication when the eggs are removed from temperature control.

Noncritical violations: None

Wood Stone Craft Pizza

3619 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Wait person placed a lemon wedge in a customer’s drink with a bare hand. A food employee shredded basil leaves with bare hands and placed on a baked pizza. Noncritical violations: One food employee lacks a beard restraint.

Oct. 6 Boba Cafe & More

2085 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification. Steamed rice dispensing utensils are stored in a container of unheated water.

Braum’s Ice Cream

4374 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Observed the white gravy is holding hot at 112 degrees. Noncritical violations: None

Denny’s

4861 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Observed raw hamburger patties stored on top of raw bacon.

Noncritical violations: None

Elkins Senior Activity Center

149 W. First Ave., Elkins

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing bracelets.

Gary Hampton Park Concession

2790 N. Salem Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Several small ants were seen on the counter and in the lower cabinet where candy is being stored.

Noncritical violations: BBQ sauce, pickles, cheese bags and jalapenos are being stored on the floor. Sanitizer test strips could not be located.

Hampton Inn

915 Krupa Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: One container of waffle mix was not labeled. Kids Unlimited Learning Academy 120 Southwinds Road, Suite 2, Farmington

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Facility could not produce test strips. Could not locate current permit.

McDonald’s

520 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Observed a mayo pouch with the date of discard 5 October still being used on the line. Noncritical violations: None

Shell Superstop

2001 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: Pizza in hot holding display case internal temperatures are 108 degrees and 115 degrees. Noncritical violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification. Previous issue. Two ceiling light fixture ballasts/bulbs lack replacement in back food preparation area. Previous issue.

Tequila Bar & Grill Restaurant

2085 N. Center St., Bldg. A, Elkins Critical violations: A pitcher is in the food preparation area handwashing sink filling with water. Noncritical violations: Handwashing sink in food preparation area lacks employee handwashing notice posted. One ceiling light bulb shield above the steam table lacks installation.

Oct. 7 The Right Spot

617 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Cold holding did not reach ambient temperature of 41 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Hot water not available at time of inspection.

Asian Combo Wok

3445 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Retail food permit expired 08/31/2022.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

3379 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Quat in sanitizer buckets for cloths was out when tested with test strips at 0 ppm. Noncritical violations: Posted permit expired on 9/30/2022.

Eat My Catfish

32 W. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: Dish washing machine chemical sanitizer is 0 ppm. Top steam table beans at 124 degrees. Texas sauce at 55 degrees, several other sauces in individual container at room temperature. Texas sauce walk-in cooler at 43 degrees. White rice prepared two days ago is not dated. Two spray bottles with chemical product do not have a label.

Noncritical violations: Cardboard box with foam cups is stored in contact with the floor. Several surfaces of equipment, handwashing sink, three-compartment sink, food prep tables are not clean (food debris and grease). Several floor tiles in food preparation area are not installed. Several areas wall and floor are not clean (wall in three-compartment

sinks for example). Floor in food preparation area has water accumulation with food debris (cooking equipment area).

Retail food permit is not posted.

George Elementary School

2878 S. Powell St., Springdale Critical violations: Manufacture indication in dish washing machine is wash=160 / rinse=165 / final rinse=180. Result: wash=149 / rinse=150 / final rinse=187. Temperature wash and rinse is low. Food contact surfaces temperature is 152 degrees. Noncritical violations: None

Jimmy John’s

3379 N. College Ave., Suite 7, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Employee had an open beverage container without lid near prep table. Dispensing scoop for mayonnaise is stored in flip top refrigerator container of water at 38 degrees.

Posted permit expired 9/30/2022.

Kappa Kappa Gamma

800 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Spicy mayo stored in container without the common name of the food identifying the container. Facility did not have a maximum registering thermometer or heat measuring test strips for hot water sanitizing dish machine to ensure plate/utensil temperature reaches 160 degrees. Permit expired 6/30/2022.

Kids Unlimited Learning Academy

1268 Electric Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Spray bottle with chemical product does not have a label. Noncritical violations: Food worker is wearing wristwatch. Current retail food permit is not posted.

McDonald’s

1260 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Three-compartment sinks are not clean. Service/mop sink and wall around mop sink are not

clean. The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Oct. 3 — Bayyari Elementary School, 2199 Scottsdale Ave., Springdale; Bernice Young Elementary School, 301 Pippin Apple Circle, Springdale; Springdale Parks & Recreation, 1906 Cambridge St., Springdale

Oct. 4 — Boardwalk Food Court, 3445 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale; Feed And Folly, 110 S. College Ave., Fayetteville; Sleep Inn And Suites, 1056 Rieff St., Springdale; Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, 3532 W. Providence Drive, Fayetteville; Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs 2, 3532 W. Providence Drive, Fayetteville

Oct. 5 — Farmington High School Indoor, 12329 Arkansas 170 North, Farmington; First Christian Church, 220 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Goddard School West, 3420 W. Mount Comfort Road, Fayetteville; La Huerta On Wheels, 2356 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Ranalli Farms Produce, 1960 W. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Springdale; Woodstone Pizza Mobile, 3619 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville

Oct. 6 — Harps Deli-Bakery, 1951 N. Center St., Elkins; Kirsty’s Place West Child Care, 6363 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville; Randall G. Lynch Middle School, 359 W. Rheas Mill Road, Farmington

Oct. 7 — Elkins Football Concession, 349 N. Center St., Elkins; Harp’s Food Store, 1945 Butterfield Coach Road, Springdale