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. 17

Bearded Chops Market

308 First Ave. N.E., Gravette Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Flooring in food prep and warewashing area lacks coving.

Burrito House And Taqueria

183 Rebecca St., Suite C, Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Shelves, doors, handles and other parts of refrigerators, grill and grill area visibly dirty. Floors, walls and other equipment visibly dirty.

Co-Op Ramen

801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: Hand sink nearest dish machine lacking paper towels. Noncritical violations: Employee lacking proper hair restraint. Employee wearing wristwatch.

Gentry Head Start

206 S. Giles St., Gentry

Critical violations: Sanitizer in the spray bottle is too strong. Should be 50-100 ppm.

Noncritical violations: Gaps in the weather stripping at the bottom of the outside/kitchen door.

Gentry Intermediate School

302 W. Second St., Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Case of margarine stored below personal foods. Uncovered loose pieces of insulation on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Water leak in the drain line under the three-compartment sink. Floor in the walk-in cooler is rusty in multiple spots, possibly due to the water standing/leaking from the ice buildup between the freezer and walk-in cooler.

Hard Luck Cafe

501 First Ave., Gravette

Critical violations: Dishwasher was not dispensing the sanitizer. Noncritical violations: Observed no asterisking on the menu. One bay of the three-compartment sink is damaged.

Maysville Handi-Stop

11827 Arkansas 43 North, Maysville Critical violations: Sliced turkey at 49 degrees and scrambled eggs at 53 degrees in refrigerators. Calzone at 122 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Observed no documentation of a certified food protection manager. Observed no asterisking by the consumer advisory. Facility lacks refrigerator thermometer in several refrigerators.

Spiceshuttle

801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Rice scoop handle covered in rice.

Subway

183 Rebecca St., Gentry Critical violations: No sanitizer is being dispensed through the dispensing system at the three compartment sink. Portioned teriyaki chicken is at 43 degrees on the serving line. Noncritical violations: No thermometer in the front reach-in cooler. Repeat violation. Condensation leak in the walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on unit. Trays under the leaking area to prevent water from dripping onto product below. Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door. Repeat violation.

Oct. 18 Back Forty Restaurant

1059 S. Maxwell St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Employees did not wash hands between handling raw meats and other items. Bacon and sausage links on the shelf above the grill not at 135 degrees or above. Potato salad exceeds the manufacturer’s use-by date. Items not date-marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Bucket of detergent sitting on the prep table above open food and next to other foods. Multiple containers of food stored in refrigeration units not covered as needed. Employee washing dishes is not wearing a hair restraint. The bottom of the three-door cooler is visibly dirty. Facility has items not necessary for food preparation or service in the back storage area. Multiple areas in the facility are visibly dirty. Menus shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

McDonald’s

101 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Drink with a lid and straw was stored on a wire rack over wrapped food.

Papa John’s Pizza

151 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Clean and sanitize all food-contact surfaces. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces. 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 release events. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food and surfaces. Seal around the bottom and the sides of the mop sink.

Petit Bistro

2702 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Shrimp and swordfish at 45 degrees in prep table 2 refrigerator. Gravy at 45 degrees in prep table 1 refrigerator. Swordfish thawing in the refrigerator was still in the vacuum package. Packaging was labeled for the swordfish to be removed from the vacuum package before thawing. Noncritical violations: Observed no documentation of a certified food protection manager.

Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery

4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: Three handwashing sinks in back of deli without hand cleanser.

Noncritical violations: None

Oct. 19 Casey’s General Store

3075 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers Critical violations: Package of beer blocking handwashing sink in back of station.

Noncritical violations: None

Casey’s General Store

362 S. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: Chicken in the sub station is at 48 degrees. Other foods were between 40/41 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. A retail food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to bodily fluid release events. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food and surfaces. Handle of the walk-in cooler is visibly dirty with food debris. Repeat violation. Permit posted is expired. Original opening inspection permit is posted. Repeat violation.

Duffer’s Cafe

638 W. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Cut chicken for omelets stored on ice was at 53 degrees. Posted permit expired on June 30, 2021.

E-Z Mart - Food Store

387 S. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: Grab-and-go sandwich case is not holding food at 41 degrees or below based on the thermometer in the unit and taking a temperature of three different food items. Noncritical violations: None

Early Bird Tacos

355 S. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A retail food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to bodily fluid release events. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food and surfaces.

El Jicaro Salvadoran Restaurant

1207 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Frozen chicken being thawed in standing water bath. Cardboard boxes of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer. Ice scoop being stored in ice bin with handle in contact with ice. Lights throughout prep area lacking protective cover.

Maria’s Restaurant

2813 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: Steak meat 99 degrees in small hot hold. Noncritical violations: No certified food manager certificate available at time of inspection.

Namaste Indian Supermarket

103 S.W. Winsted Lane, Unit 1, Bentonville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Containers of whole fruits and vegetables stored directly on walk-in cooler floor.

Namaste Indian Supermarket - Deli

103 S.W. Winsted Lane, Unit 1, Bentonville

Critical violations: Employees are not washing their hands when reentering kitchen through back door or when going between tasks. No paper towels at any of the kitchen hand sinks. No hand soap at any of the kitchen handsinks. Tamarind sauces prepared in facility were stored in ice machine with no ice. Temperature was at 58 degrees. Large containers of biryani and sauces (being held longer than 24 hours) are not datemarked in walk-in cooler. Noncritical violations: Facility is using buckets from hardware stores to store food sauces.

Pop-Pa Maize Gourmet Popcorn & More

3 Kenton Lane, Bella Vista Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager.

Schlotzsky’s

2709 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: Au jus 129 degrees in hot hold unit.

Noncritical violations: None

Sonic

2 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista Critical violations: Observed lemonade in the machine was at 63 degrees. Observed the pulp was lodged in the stir bar and shut the machine down. Noncritical violations: Observed a buildup of black debris in the ice machine. Chicken strips at 130 degrees and corn dogs at 127 degrees. Observed hot hold unit was not turned on.

The Creeks Golf Course

1499 S. Main St., Cave Springs Critical violations: Carton of raw shell eggs stored on the shelf above readyto-eat foods. Food in the refrigerator is not at 41 degrees or below. Food it not date marked as needed. 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. Test strips got wet and are no longer valid. Permit posted is expired.

Waffle Hut

1233 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: No employee hand wash sink available in food prep area. No three-compartment sink on site, only two-compartment sink. Noncritical violations: None

Oct. 20

BM Tacos Burritos & More

1625 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Containers of beans in walk-in are at 63 degrees. Beans were prepared the morning before. 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 release events. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food and surfaces.

Boondock’s Grill - Mobile

623 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Permit expired.

Fatt Fingers

623 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: No paper towels available at time of inspection. Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available.

Pan Dulce Bakery

1981 U.S. 412 West, Suite B, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Raw meat stored 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. Packaged cakes, breads and other desserts that are wrapped/packaged for customer sale shall be labeled with name of the facility, name of the item and ingredients. Wet wiping cloth used for trays is not stored in sanitizer bucket. Wall behind the mixer is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Wall behind the cake decorating area and the chest freezer is visibly dirty and not easily cleanable.

Rope Hounds

407 S.W. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: Heat dish machine did not reach 160 degrees on maximum registering thermometer. Noncritical violations: None

Siloam Springs Northside Elementary

501 W. Elgin St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Sanitizer is not being dispensed in the dish machine. Noncritical violations: Condensation leak in the commodities freezer.

Sunshine Montessori School

720 N. Walnut St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Cream cheese spreads in the refrigerator door are at 44 degrees. Cream cheese spreads exceed the seven day use-by date once opened.

Noncritical violations: None

Takashimura Hibachi

200 Townsend Way, Pea Ridge Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Facility lacks internal probe food thermometer and refrigerator thermometer in one of the refrigerators.

Taqueria Michoacan

1981 U.S. 412 West, Suite A, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Facility does not have a person in charge on location who can direct employees in food safety. Employee personal food on the prep table. Employee was eating while working. Raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in the preparation table. Beans in the walk-in cooler are at 43-45 degrees from the evening before. Large stock pot of cooked beans was placed in the walk-in cooler without any other cooling methods. Quantity of beans is too large to cool properly. Pan of tripe in the steam table is not at 135 degrees or above. Pan was in another pan which may prevent the food from holding at 135 degrees. Food is not date marked as needed. Repeat violation. Spray bottle of sanitizer is not marked with contents. Sanitizer concentration in the spray bottle is too strong. 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 tbodily fluid release events. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food and surfaces. No thermometer for employees to use to check food temperatures. Ice scoop stored handle down and laying in the ice machine. Food stored in direct contact with to-go type plastic bags. Repeat violation.

The Sound Garden Cafe

185-187 Townsend Way, Pea Ridge Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager.

Oct. 21 Kids Academy

211 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager.

Midway Fair Food

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

Pea Ridge High School

1925 W. Pickens Road, Pea Ridge Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No sanitizer in bucket used to store wiping cloths.

The Piggy Shack BBQ

5 Spring Park Drive, Bella Vista Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Permit expired.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Oct. 17 — Bellview Elementary School, 5400 Bellview Road, Rogers

Oct. 18 — Angus Grill & Cantina, 2001 S. Bellview Road, No. 2, Rogers; Arby’s, 501 S. Eighth St., Rogers; Arkansas Early Learning, 2003 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville; Goddard School, 3702 S.W. H St., Bentonville; Subway, 405 S. Eighth St., Rogers; Walmart - Fuel Center, 4206 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers; Walmart Market - Deli/Bakery, 1703 E. Central Ave., Bentonville; Walmart Market - Food Store, 1703 E. Central Ave., Bentonville; Walmart Market - Fuel Center, 1803 E. Central Ave., Bentonville; Walmart Market - Fuel Center, 1402 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Walmart Supercenter - Food Store, 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

Oct. 19 — Fancy Frog Boutique, 3301 S. Market St., Suite 101, Rogers; Smoothie King, 2090 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

Oct. 20 — Bike Rack Brewing Co., 410 S.W. A St., Bentonville; Janie Darr Elementary School, 6505 Mount Hebron Road, Rogers; Mario’s Kart, 901 S.W. 14th St., Bentonville; Night Owl Tavern, 401 S.W. A St., Apt 120, Bentonville; Rogers Heritage High School, 1114 S. Fifth St ., Rogers

Oct. 21 — Sandi Sue’s Gluten-Free Bakery, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 2, Bentonville; Steak & Taters, 212 Alder St., Pea Ridge

WASHINGTON COUNTY Oct. 17 Arsaga’s

1509 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Chlorine test strips not available

Boulders & Brews

612 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: An employee lacks food manager certification. 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.

Braum’s Ice Cream

1894 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The back hand wash station was out of paper towels. Noncritical violations: Facility is using time as a control at the burger station for cooked patties and cheese. Neither item was marked with a time. Food debris was present on food noncontact surfaces.

Cronuts-Donuts

80 W. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: Boxes of eggs were on top shelf of back fridge over readyto-eat food. One spray bottle of oven cleaner was not labeled. Noncritical violations: None

Foghorn’s

1545 W. 15th St., Suite 1, Fayetteville Critical violations: Bar sink did not have soap. Window cleaner being stored next to single-use containers. Single-use items not inverted, and laundered linens were stored on floor. Noncritical violations: Fryers and prep areas lack cleaning. Cut onions date marked 10/8 were being held in walkin. Chlorine test strips not available.

Green Submarine Sub Shop

1641 W. 15th St., Suites 1-3, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No certified food protection manager on staff. Permit expired 11/30/21.

JJ’s Grill

1271 Steamboat Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Bar hand wash station lacked paper towels. A box of raw eggs was being stored on top of buckets of pickles. Orange juice in the bar fridge was at 47 degrees, pineapple juice in the bar fridge was at 46 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Kum & Go

4251 Elm Springs Road, Springdale Critical violations: Observed the cutting board being cleaned with a sanitizer towel.

Noncritical violations: The cutting board has burn marks on the surface that are not able to be cleaned.

Thai Spice

1189 N. Steamboat Drive, Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Wide noodles on the right prep table were at 51 degrees, thin noodles on the right prep table were at 51 degrees, tofu in the under portion of the right prep table was at 51 degrees.

Noncritical violations: A container of MSG on the cooks line was not labeled.

Wendy’s

4621 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Observed deicer being stored in a box labeled cookie dough.

Noncritical violations: None

Wendy’s

1473 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Beef was not marked with time it was removed from temperature control. Posted permit expired 8/31/22.

Oct. 18 A M Donuts

1771 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification. One ceiling tile in back ware washing area is not in place. Retail food permit expired 09/30/2022.

Apple Blossom Brewery Company

1550 E. Zion Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville Critical violations: Alfredo sauce in walk-in cooler dated 10-06. Bottles of floor cleaner are stored top of ice machine.

Noncritical violations: Retail food permit has expired 12/31/2021.

El Sol Mexican Restaurant

2630 Citizens Drive, Suite 21, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification.

Mango’s Gourmet Taco Shop - Mobile

2050 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Horchata in the small fridge was at 48 degrees, strawberry mango drink in the small fridge was at 48 degrees, tomatoes on the prep table were at 44 degrees, pico on the prep table was 44 degrees, ham under the prep table was at 43 degrees. Noncritical violations: A bag of raw onions and tub of raw chips were being stored on the floor of the walk-in. An open bag of flour was on the floor of the dry storage area.

Mariachi’s Grill & Cantina

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 1790, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Some waitresses do not wash their hands after cleaning customer dishes. One handwashing sink lacks paper towels (next to beverages/coffee area). One handwashing sink lacks soap (next to beverages/ coffee area).

Noncritical violations: During the inspection it was identified that the 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 as required by 2-102.12 of the rules pertaining to retail food establishment. Bulk container with salt does not have label. Ice scoops are stored with handles down. Shelves in walk-in cooler are not clean. Floor in walk-in freezer has ice accumulation. Food permit is not posted.

Mi Tienda Supermarket

1505 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: In walk-in refrigerator, raw chicken and sausage being stored over ready-to-eat food. Salsa does not have date marking. Nonfood grade pesticide being used. 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. Cactus salad, rice, beans, macaroni salad, jello, rice pudding and repackaged cheese do not have ingredients listed. Single-use containers in raw meat market area are not inverted. Permit is expired.

Mi Tienda Taqueria

1505 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Soap not available at handwash sink. Raw eggs are stored above packaged read-to-eat food (strawberries, cheese). Rice, beans, macaroni salad, jello, arroz con leche did not have date-marking with date prepared.

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. Packaged food for customer self-service do not have the label with ingredients information: rice pudding, gelatinas, fried beans Mexican rice. Food permit is expired as of 12/31/21.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

1788 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The sanitizer sink solution was at less than 100 ppm quat. Noncritical violations: None

Shiloh Express

3427 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Facility lacks vomit/fecal cleanup procedures. Women’s restroom did not have a covered waste receptacle.

TK Chinese & Thai Hot Foods

2309 Magnolia Drive, Springdale Critical violations: Handwashing sink has food debris. Packaged raw beef stored above bottle of fry rice sauce. Noncritical violations: During the inspection, it was identified that the 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 as required by 2-102.12 of the rules pertaining to retail food establishment. Original bottle of vinegar is used to store fry rice sauce.

Wendy’s

2000 S. Pleasant St., Springdale Critical violations: Shredded cheese at 60 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Oct. 19

Art’s Place

2530 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing a hair tie on her wrist.

Cafe Rue Orleans

1150 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee lacks a beard restraint. A service sink is not installed.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

550 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Current retail food permit is not posted.

CJ’s Butcher Boy Burgers

3484 W. Wedington Drive, Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Chemicals being stored over potatoes. Noncritical violations: Tomatoes and lettuce prepped on Monday were not date marked.

Fayetteville Senior Center And Wellness Center

945 S. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Box fan shroud near the coffee maker area lacks cleaning.

Foghorn’s

1815 N. Green Acres Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Buildup in ice chest needs cleaning. Nonfood grade pesticide being used.

Fossil Cove Brewing Company

1946 N. Birch Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: No paper towels available at handwash sink. Noncritical violations: Hand wash sign not available at handwash sink.

Great American Cookie Company

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 1515, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food employee lacks hair protection.

Holiday Inn Express

1251 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: White refrigerator lacks thermometer.

Homie Thai Food & Grill

1975 W. Sunset Ave., Suite B, Springdale Critical violations: No dates were placed on food items that are in the refrigerator. Noncritical violations: Observed no food safety training for manager has been taken. The back wall by the three-compartment sink has a buildup of black soil.

Ivory M. Conley Head Start

1225 Wood Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There is a plastic cup in the handwashing sink basin in the food preparation area. Noncritical violations: None

Newk’s Eatery

637 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 104, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Two spray bottles with chemical product do not have a label. On-site packaged food items for customer self-service do not have label (dressing), bakery products do not have list of ingredients, salad, soup, sandwich label is not accurate, ex. chicken salad sandwich, mayonnaise is not in labeled ingredient. Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Food employees are wearing bracelet and wristwatch. Food employee lacks beard protection.

Patrick’s N Out

3608 Elm Springs Road, Springdale Critical violations: Worker putting lettuce, etc. on the burgers with bare hands.

Noncritical violations: Observed no food safety training. 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.

Supermercado Mi Hacienda

1501 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: The rice in hot-holding at 111 degrees. No dates on the food products in the reach-in cooler. Noncritical violations: The manager has not taken the food safety training for managers. Disposable gloves being stored on food products.

Wicked Wood Fired Pizza @ Foss

1946 N. Birch Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Handwash sink lacks cleaning.

Oct. 20 Del Rey Produce

1229 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: No paper towels were available at the handwashing sink. Noncritical violations: No food safety training for managers has been taken. No hand soap was available at the handwashing sink.

E-Z Mart

1417 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Hand wash sink being used to clean utensils. The boxes of single-use cups were being stored on the floor in the back storage room.

La Chispa Del Sabor

701 N. Thompson St., Suite E, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Retail food permit expired 07/2022.

La Mangonada Restaurant

1528 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: There are several food items in the walk-in cooler that lack a cover.

Noncritical violations: No food safety training for manager has been taken.

Lincoln High School - Concession

1392 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Restrooms did not have hand wash signage.

Pearl’s Books-Retail

28 E. Center St., Suite 120, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No hand wash sign posted by handwash sink. Chlorine test strips not available.

Popeye’s

538 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Small prep table: mayonnaise at 45 degrees, spicy mayonnaise at 44 degrees, coleslaw at 45 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing wristwatch. Food employees who are preparing or serving food do not have hair protection. Surfaces interior of ice machine is not clean. Current retail food permit is not posted.

See Um Smile Playhouse

297 E. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A can with dents on the top was found.

Sonic

1321 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food being stored in walk-in freezer on floor. Permit not posted.

The 107

107 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Spray bottle with chemical product does not have a label. Noncritical violations: Food manager certification is not available. Refrigerator cooler two does not have a thermometer. Food employee wearing rings and wristwatch. Retail food permit not posted.

The Hill School - Daycare

2828 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Outside garbage dumpster lid is open.

Vantage Point Of Northwest Arkansas

4253 Crossover Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Small section of painted wall finish above the food preparation area located across from the grill is flaking. Small section of wall finish above the warewashing sink needs painting.

Oct. 21

Circle K

758 W. North St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No clean up procedures for vomit/fecal release event. No hand wash signage in kitchen handwash sink. No chemical test strips available.

El Esquimal

400 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Container with raw eggs is stored above ready-to-eat food: half watermelon.

Noncritical violations: None

Greenland Football Concession

30 N. Sandy St., Greenland Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Unable to verify food protection manager certification.

Mojito’s Mexican Grill

100 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 111, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employees are eating lunch in food prep area. Food employees do not wash their hands before return to food prep area and after eating. Small prep table next to the grill, packaged sliced cheese located below wrap raw beef. Several containers with ready-to-eat food are uncovered, walkin coolers, prep table. Steam table rice at 90 degrees. Walk-in cooler: pico de gallo and chile verde dated 10/12. Several ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler do not have a date. Original bucket of dish detergent is used to store salt. Noncritical violations: Employee in charge of dishwashing machine does not know how to check chemical sanitizer of the equipment. Several containers with seasonings are uncovered, food prep area. Food employees lack hair and beard protections. Food employee is wearing wristwatch and not plain ring. Prep tables in food prep area, surfaces inside are not clean of water and food debris accumulation. Several areas of floor and wall are not clean, grease, food debris, under, behind equipment.

New School Day Care

2514 New School Place, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Buildup in ice chest. Permit expired as of 6/30/2022.

Taqueria Michoacan

1975 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: Several items in hot holding at 115 degrees, meats in sauce. Noncritical violations: No food safety training for managers has been taken.

The New School

2514 New School Place, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: In dry storage area, a cork board was hung up behind food shelves.

Trailside Beards & Blonde

1881 N. Pluto Drive, Suite A, 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. Signage for handwash sink is missing.

Oct. 22 Arsaga’s Pushcart

Fayetteville Farmer’s Market, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A coffee urn was lacking a lid.

Club Rush Hookah And Cigar Lounge

550B W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Retail food permit expired 04/2022.

Green Room

326 N. West Ave., Suite 16, Fayetteville Critical violations: Dish washing machine chlorine sanitizer concentration is 0 ppm.

Noncritical violations: Retail food permit expired 04/2022.

VIP Club

326 N. West Ave., Suite 6, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: System shows that retail food permit is expired.

West End

339 West Ave., Suite 3, Fayetteville Critical violations: Two spray bottles with chemical sanitizer do not have a label. Noncritical violations: Retail food permit expired 06/30/22.

White River Creamery Pushcart

1170 Arkansas 16 South, Elkins Critical violations: Mozzarella in display case was at 48 degrees. Noncritical violations: Facility could not produce certified food manager certificate.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Oct. 17 — Walmart Neighborhood Market - Store, 1375 Market Square Drive, Springdale

Oct. 18 — Catfish Hole, 4127 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville; China Cafe, 2630 E. Citizens Drive, Suite 16, Fayetteville; Shiloh Christian School - Football Concession 1, 1707 Johnson Road, Springdale; Shiloh Christian Schools, 1707 Johnson Road, Springdale; Stone Mill Bread & Cafe, 4105 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Stone Mill Food Truck, 2600 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville; Sushiboi, 1780 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville; Taco Bell, 1878 Crossover Road, Fayetteville

Oct. 19 — Homewood Suites, 1305 N. Palak Drive, Fayetteville

Oct. 20 — McDonald’s, 207 W. Main St., Farmington; The Hill School Elementary, 2828 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville; Willis Shaw Elementary, 4337 Grimsley Road, Springdale

Oct. 21 — Southern Sweet Gals, 10610 N. Whitehouse Road, Fayetteville; West Fork Activity Center - Concession, 287 School Ave., West Fork

Oct. 22 — Z330, 330 N. West Ave., Fayetteville