Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Restaurant inspections
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, cooking, reheating, cooling and handwashing. Priority foundation rules support, facilitate or enable, one or more priority items.
Core violations include items that usually relate to general sanitation, operational controls, equipment design or general maintenance.
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
May 22
Central Child Care Center
2535 W. New Hope Road, Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: No irreversible testing device for dish machine.
Chipotle
2400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Caulk between warewashing sink and wall has eroded over time.
Beach BBQ
1080 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville
Priority violations: Smoked pork in hothold cabinet at 130 degrees.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Employees working in kitchen area are not wearing effective hair restraints.
Thirsty Frog - Food Mobile
107 Nelson Park Road S.W., Gravette
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: The refrigerator/freezer was not plugged in at the time of inspection.
Core violations: The mobile lacks coving on the flooring.
Vivace
1100 S.E. 14th St., Suite 6, Bentonville
Priority violations: Employees did not wash hands when changing tasks such as going from handling raw to ready-to-eat foods. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice and some ready-to-eat vegetables. Multiple plates/bowls in facility intended for use have a buildup of food residue and grease. Cooked lamb at 73 degrees, cooked this morning and stored on counter.
Priority foundation violations: Handsink was not operational at start of inspection due to loose handle. No consumer advisory on menu for raw ahi tuna.
Core violations: Ice scoop stored in ice for beverages with handle touching ice. There is an accumulation of grease and food residue throughout entire kitchen. Multiple miscellaneous items present in kitchen that are not used for normal operations.
May 23
Arepa Power
714 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton
Priority violations: Water connection is to a frost-free spigot, which is not an approved water source.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager.
Best Western Plus Castlerock Inn & Suites
501 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: No soap at handsink in kitchen prep area.
Core violations: No certified food manager.
James Butts Baseball Complex Concession Stand
1231 N. Lincoln St., Siloam Springs
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: No test strips on location at this time.
Core violations: Sanitizer concentration in spray bottle too strong.
Lonchera Jasmin
1307 W. Hudson Road, Rogers
Priority violations: Raw eggs being stored above ready-to-eat items in prep table cooler.
Priority foundation violations: No hand soap available at handsink.
Core violations: Cup used for scooping beans lacks handle. Single-use plastic cup being used to scoop refried beans.
SQRL Service Station
600 S. Holly St., Siloam
Springs Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Sink was removed and must be on location. Men’s restroom is closed at this time. 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.
May 24
10Box Cost- Plus
103 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Hole in wall in back storage near produce. Holes in wall near floor in storage area of old deli.
Camp War Eagle
14323 Camp War Eagle Loop, Rogers
Priority violations: Ham at 45 degrees in the salad bar.
Priority foundation violations: No heat test strips or irreversible dish temp plate for the dishwasher.
Core violations: None
Fish City Grill
2003 S. Bellview Road, Rogers
Priority violations: Bowl blocking handwashing sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Ranch dressing and chipotle tartar sauce in the undercounter refrigerator being held at 45 degrees.
Priority foundation violations: Date of when last shellstock from the container is sold not being recorded on the label. Sanitizer in mechanical dish machine at 0 ppm.
Core violations: None
Pollo Campero
2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Floor tiles broken near can opener. Wall tearing behind warewashing sink.
Walmart Supercenter - Food Store
2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Buildup of ice on ice cream freezer door.
May 25
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store
1119 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Front ice cream area has an accumulation of ice cream and other food residue on counters.
Courtyard By Marriott
4201 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Boxes of food being stored on floor of walk-in freezer.
Condensation leak in walk-in freezer with condensation covering walls and boxes.
Firehouse Subs
2009 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 300, Rogers
Priority violations: Loaded potato soup being held at 123 degrees and meatballs held at 122 degrees.
Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None
Qdoba Mexican Grill
2005 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 100, Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Broken tiles in dish room allowing water to pool. The window on the inside of the walk-in cooler door is missing the trim and the insulation is exposed. Surfaces in kitchen have residual food debris and handles are sticky to the touch. Floors and walls in kitchen have black buildup from grease and grime. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen are bowing due to a pipe busting and are no longer smooth and easy to clean. Handsink in kitchen hanging from wall, bolts need tightening and tiles behind sink need repair.
Son’s Cuisine
1201 N. Second St., Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Posted permit expired.
TCBY
2005 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 140, Rogers
Priority violations: No hand cleanser available at handsink near three-compartment sink.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
Vega’s Restaurant
1555 W. Hudson Road, Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Permit expired.
May 26
Element By Westin
3401 Medlin Lane, Bentonville
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: No irreversible device for heat sanitizing dish machine.
KFC
507 S. Eighth St., Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Buildup of grime on floor and shelves. Buildup of grime behind warewashing sinks.
Pattaya Restaurant
3600 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Covers on rice and sugar containers have cracked over time.
The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:
May 22 — Beaver Lake Hideaway Campground, 8369 Campground Circle, Rogers; Foghorn’s, 2221 W. Walnut St., Rogers; Fujisan Sushi - Inside Sam’s Club, 3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville; Sam’s Club - Cafe, 3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville; Sam’s Club - Deli/ Bakery, 3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville; Sam’s Club - Food Store, 3500 S.E. Club Blvd., Bentonville
May 23 — Boba & Bites, 3540 Macintosh Way, Bentonville; DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, 301 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/Bakery, 205 N. Main St., Bentonville; Walmart Neighborhood Market - Food Store, 205 N. Main St., Bentonville
May 24 — Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club, 3024 N. 22nd St., Rogers; Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery, 2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers
May 25 — El Clacuache, 306 W. Hudson Road, Rogers; El Pueblo Market, 1551 W. Hudson Road, Rogers
May 26 — 211 Cafe, 405 S. Main St., Bentonville; Arby’s, 501 S. Eighth St., Rogers; Sweet Dream Creamery - Mobile, 213 N.E. A St., Bentonville
WASHINGTON COUNTY
May 22
Antojitos Y Botanas
2323 S. Old Missouri Road, Suite F, Springdale
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: At least one employee wh0 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.
Circle K
2808 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation 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.
Core violations: The walk-in cooler is out of temperature at 60 degrees. There is no temperature-control-for-safety for foods that are stored in the cooler at this time.
El Charro
3120 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Priority violations: A cook was plating a meal with bare hands. Boxes of raw eggs were being stored on a shelf above ready-to-eat food.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core 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. Food prep employees had unrestrained facial hair. Food prep employees were wearing bracelets. Single-service items were being stored on the floor. There is a buildup of ice on the walk-in freezer door affecting the seal.
Longhorn Steakhouse
3467 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville
Priority violations: Waitperson used their bare hand to transfer baked bread loaves to customer’s plates.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Food employee is wearing two bracelets. Food employee manager lacks hair restraints while preparing food. Walk-in freezer has an accumulation of ice by the door. Posted retail permit expired 03/30/2022.
Taqueria Guanajuato
103 N. Thompson St., Springdale
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Handwashing sink in employees’ toilet lacks paper towels. Original bucket of cheese is used to store raw pork-pastor in walk-in cooler. Rubber seals of doors of prep table and door of refrigerator located in diner room lack repair. Several nonfood contact surfaces are not clean, including handwashing sink in food prep area and manual can opener. Hose attached to service (mop) sink without a vacuum breaker.
Uncommon Egg Rolls
20653 Chimney Field Road, Winslow
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification.
May 23
Westside Burger & Grill
3896 Elm Springs Road, Suite A, Springdale
Priority violations: Raw hamburger patties are being stored above whole tomatoes in the hamburger station cold-holding.
Priority foundation 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.
Core violations: None
E- Z Mart
54 S. Centennial Ave., West Fork
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Food employee drink cup lacks a lid. Two food storage shelves in the walk-in refrigerator are lined with corrugated fiberboard.
May 24
American Legion Post 27
1195 S. Curtis Ave., Fayetteville
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Employee handwashing notice in the food preparation area was removed for wall painting.
Hampton Inn & Suites
1700 S. 48th St., Springdale
Priority violations: The sanitation for washing dishes does not have the corresponding test strips.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
Prairie Grove Aquatic Center - Snack Bar
311 W. Butler St., Prairie Grove
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core 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. There is one roll of fly paper hanging from the ceiling.
Rieff Park - Concession
P.O. Box 944, Prairie Grove
Priority violations: Rodent traps with baits were on top of the fridge.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core 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. There is a buildup of dust on the A/C vent.
Sleep Inn & Suites
1056 Rieff St., Springdale
Critical violations: The cold-holding unit holding cream cheese and yogurt at 47 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
May 25
Butter & Blooms
657 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: An employee lacks food employee manager certification.
Wilson Park Concession
675 N. Park Ave., Fayetteville
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core 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.
Margaret’s Culinary
704 S. Washington Ave., Fayetteville
Priority violations: Food employee handled one cooked tortilla with bare hand.
Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None
McDonald’s
1089 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Springdale
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: The milk cooler has water accumulation in the bottom of the unit and the hot water heater unit area has trash that needs sweeping up.
Core violations: None
Shogun
4096 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville
Priority violations: At one prep table raw chicken and raw beef at 44 degrees. Rice used to prepare sushi does not have time marked.
Priority foundation violations: Concentration of sanitizer of wiping cloth is low. Sanitizer dispenser is not working. Rice scoops are stored in container with standing water at 84 degrees. Lids of bulk containers are broken and they are wrapped with plastic. Plumbing of sink is leaking in triple-sink in prep area.
Core violations: Bulk containers with food lack labels. Nonfood contact surfaces lack cleaning, such as shelves. Some areas of ceiling in the food prep area are not clean.
Smitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer
100 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 102, Fayetteville
Priority violations: Small prep table next to fryer has hotdogs at 50 degrees. Refrigerator drawers have raw turkey and hamburger at 44 degrees.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Bulk containers do not have labels. Areas of floor tiles are broken in food prep area. Light bulbs lack protection in food prep area.
US Pizza
7322 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: The hood filters have an accumulation of lint and grease.
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The handwashing sink in the dish room lacks paper towels. The sauces in bottles stored below the pizza station do not have a date-mark placed on the product.
May 26
Con Quesos
101 W. Johnson Ave., Apt D, Springdale
Priority violations: None
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: Three-compartment sinks are dirty. Sink used to rinse/ sanitize food contact surfaces has food debris and grease. Can opener is not clean.
Denny’s
4861 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Priority violations: There is pooling water on the floor around the shelving by the walk-in cooler.
Priority foundation violations: None
Core violations: None
La Despensa Latina
3138 S. Old Missouri Road, Suite 102, Springdale
Priority violations: Raw eggs are stored above packaged ready-to-eat foods. Chicharron and curtido at 43 degrees in refrigerator in dry storage room. Salsas and curtido prepared for more than 24 hours do not have date-marks.
Priority foundation violations: One sink (left side) of three-compartment sink is clogged and leaking due to plumbing problems.
Core violations: Food manager certification is not available. Surfaces of equipment, shelves and can opener are not clean. Toilet located in front food prep area lacks self-close door.
La Michoacana Super Mercado - Store
812 N. Thompson St., Suite 13, Springdale
Priority 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.
Priority foundation violations: Cardboard is being used for floor mats through all the back of establishment and kitchen.
Core violations: None
Quality Suites
1099 Rieff St., Springdale
Priority 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.
Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None
Super Latina Salvadorena
1106 E. Huntsville Ave., Suite A, Springdale
Priority violations: Facility has packaged fresh cheese with a label, Lacteos Sabor Chalateco and ingredients, but source was not shown. Packaged cut mango at 59 degrees. Cheese is repackaged on site and lacks a date-mark (queso, quesillo De mi Pueblo). There are several packaged foods without labels (bakery products, ground fruit frozen bolis).
Priority foundation violations: Food prep area handwashing sink is not accessible and a bottle of chlorine is in the basin.
Core violations: Food manager certification is not available.
The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:
May 23 — Jake’s Pizza, 74 W. Main St., West Fork
May 25 — 7 Brew Coffee, 1359 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Springdale; Peace At Home Family Shelter, 3045 Ivey Lane, Springdale