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.

BENTON COUNTY Jan. 29 IHOP

3451 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Employee picked towel up off the floor and did not wash hands prior to returning to food preparation.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employees working with open food not wearing effective hair restraints. Employees working with open food wearing jewelry on hands and/or wrist. Door handles of the prep tables on the line, the reach-in freezer door, the backup line cooler and the upright grill cooler are visibly dirty. Broken floor tiles in the food kitchen area. Permit posted, but expired in 2023.

Bright Harbor School

1002 S.W. I St., Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Certified food safety manager certificate is expired.

Chili’s Grill & Bar

420 N. 46th St., Rogers

Priority violations: No paper towels at handsink near dish washing area. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Colton’s Steakhouse

4700 W. Locust St., Rogers Priority violations: No paper towels at handsink outside of locked cutting room door of walk-in cooler. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Chest freezers have a black accumulation of grime. Two-door reach-in cooler has a black accumulation that is preventing the doors from sliding easily. Areas of floors and walls are dirty with food debris and grime.

Cooper Elementary School

2 Blowing Springs Road, Bella Vista Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Small amount of black debris on inside lip of ice machine.

Core violations: None

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1 Riordan Road, Bella Vista Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No test strips.

Core violations: Buildup of ice in the freezer.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

3511 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Sanitizer concentration dispensing at the three-compartment sink is not strong enough. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Sanitizer concentration of where wiping clothes are stored in is not strong enough.

Fresh Donuts

10 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista Priority violations: Sausage kolaches and boudin kolaches were in the display case at 68 degrees and eight boxes of eggs were stored out of refrigeration at 67 degrees. Time controlled foods such as kolaches and breakfast sandwiches were not marked with the date and time.

Priority foundation violations: Dishes at the three-compartment sink were being washed without completing all three of the required steps of wash, rinse and sanitize.

Core violations: Open can of an energy drink was stored in the refrigerator over food. A package of raw bacon was stored on a box of smoked kolaches. Posted permit expired on 9/30/2023.

Rush Bowl

3511 S.E. J St., Suite 5, Bentonville Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Packaged granola, banana bread and coconut bites were not labeled with ingredients or other required label information.

Core violations: Restroom lacked handwash signage. Posted permit expired.

Sabroso Mexican Food Truck

27 Connie Lane, Bella Vista Priority violations: Salsa and pico de gallo were prepared at home. Beans and rice were not reheated prior to placing in hot-hold unit. Beans were at 88 degrees and rice at 110 degrees in hot-hold. Water connection is to a frost free spigot, which is not an approved water source.

Priority foundation violations: No quat test strips.

Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Boxes of packaged napkins and disposable utensils were stored on the floor.

Subway

4 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A box of plastic packaged sugar for tea was damp and stored underneath the soda dispenser. Onions were stored hanging approximately 2 inches above the trash can in the kitchen, allowing a potential for splashing.

YW Poke

3511 S.E. J St., Suite 7, Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No paper towels available in women’s restroom. The tuna and salmon in the poke bowls are offered raw, but not marked as such on take-out menus or menu board.

Core violations: Uncovered employee beverage located in prep area. Frozen tuna and seaweed being thawed in empty prep bowl. Cardboard boxes of avocados stored directly on floor of dry storage area.

Jan. 30 Applebee’s

528 N. 47th St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No irreversible temperature indicator for high temp dish machine.

Core violations: Grime and food debris buildup on food equipment and cold-holding units. Door to main walkin damaged on inside exposing insulation. Metal panels bent on wall of walk-in cooler. Floor tiles throughout kitchen and prep area cracked. Grout has eroded and was holding water.

Bubble and Bean

1902 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Bag of sugar and syrups stored on floor. Small amount of black growth on ceiling inside ice machine.

Confident Coffee Roasters

3939 S. Grand Ave., Suite D112, Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Bottle of sanitizer not labeled with contents of container.

Core violations: Employee unapproved beverage container on food prep table near toaster.

Crumbl

4307 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Suite 102, Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Permit not posted in customer view.

Dickey’s BBQ Pit

4204 W. Green Acres Road, Suite 140, Rogers

Priority violations: Green beans being held at 110 degrees in hot-holding. Priority foundation violations: No hand soap available at front handwashing sink. No sanitizer detected in three-compartment sink. No sanitizer in facility at time of inspection. Pecan pie available for customers to graband-go lacks proper labeling of food contents.

Core violations: Coleslaw scoop being stored in container with handle in contact with food.

Heroes Coffee

5102 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Priority violations: Raw eggs stored above ready-to eat-items in refrigerator. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Black growth on interior walls of ice machine.

Hi-Tea - Bubble/Boba Tea Cafe

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 3165, Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Handwashing sink being used as dump sink.

Core violations: Single-service cups and lids being stored on the floor in back of facility and in employee restroom. Door of restroom that opens directly into kitchen area was being propped open at time of inspection.

King Burrito

2000 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Priority violations: Refried beans (prepared/cooked morning of inspection) at 56 degrees and enchilada salsa (dated 1/29/24) at 46 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: Cooked foods are being cooled in large, plastic containers with lids on.

Core violations: None

Krispy Kreme

1502 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Certified food manager documentation on file expired. Posted permit expired.

Latte Da Cafe

808 S. 52nd St., Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Posted permit expired.

Natural Muse

1500 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No paper towels at handwash sink. Soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces. Core violations: No certified food safety manager.

Great American Cookies

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 5160, Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Single-service cups and spoon straws being stored on floor.

RBC Snack Bar

3500 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Certified food manager documentation on file expired. Posted permit expired. Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of dry storage area. Posted permit expired.

Reagan Elementary School

3904 W. Olive St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Wall behind sprayer sink has mold growing in the pores of the painted cinder block.

Residence Inn by Marriott

4611 W. Locust St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Apples in basket are not wrapped to prevent consumers from touching edible skins.

Jan. 31 Crumbl

500 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 10, Bentonville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Permit posted in office.

Domino’s

2800 S.W. 14th St., Suite 2, Bentonville Priority violations: Food items under temperature control in prep cooler were above 41 degrees: sausage at 44 degrees, diced tomatoes at 45 degrees and diced pineapples at 42 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Multiple broken/ cracked floor tiles in warewashing area.

Edible Arrangements

500 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 4, Bentonville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Permit expired.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

916 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell Priority violations: Chicken tenders at 104 degrees, mashed potatoes at 109 degrees and fried fish at 119 degrees in hot-holding. Fried chicken at 118 degrees and rotisserie chicken at 130 degrees in hot-holding grab-and-go station near registers.

Priority foundation violations: Bottles of cleaners and sanitizers not labeled with contents of containers in deli area. Core violations: Ground beef being thawed at room temperature with a small amount of water in the bottom of container. Debris and dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and vents above food prep area in kitchen area of deli.

Harps - Food Store

916 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Bottles of cleaners and sanitizers not labeled with contents of containers in meat department.

Core violations: Floor covering in meat department peeling back from sealed surface creating an area of flooring that is not smooth or easily cleanable.

Steve’s Kitchen

20276 Falling Springs Road, Decatur 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. Feb. 1

Pea Ridge Middle School

1391 Weston St., Pea Ridge Priority violations: Dishtemp plate at 158 degrees and the rinse gauge was not reaching the required temperature for the rinse cycle.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Schlotzsky’s

2709 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employee working on main line wearing a wristwatch. Walkin cooler and freezer floor damaged.

Simply Divine

1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Items in walk-in cooler (including pasta, ham and breakfast sausage) not labeled with date.

Core violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Permit expired. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Workman’s Travel Center Restaurant

898 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell Priority violations: Boiled eggs and sliced cheese being held at 45 degrees in display cooler.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Workman’s Travel Center - Deli/

Bakery

898 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Peanut butter no-bake cookies at grab-andgo station lack labels with ingredients. Core violations: Deodorant and female personal care items being stored on shelf with spices.

Workman’s Travel Centers - Food Store

898 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell Priority violations: Coleslaw at 47 degrees and potato salad at 48 degrees in prep table.

Priority foundation violations: No sanitizer detected in mechanical dish machine. Meatloaf at 124 degrees in hot-holding. Facility lacks asterisking and consumer advisory on menu for foods that are served undercooked or raw. Squeeze bottles of cleaner and sanitizer not labeled with contents of container in the dish area.

Core violations: Less than 100 ppm quaternary ammonium sanitizer detected in cloth sanitizing bucket. No quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips or chlorine sanitizer test strips available at time of inspection.

Feb. 2 Gooseberry Handmade Pies

2210 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 12, Bentonville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Shelf in warewash area is made of wood and not painted or sealed.

The Buttered Biscuit

1001 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Priority violations: Suspected rodent feces found on shelf by flour bags in kitchen area.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Permit expired 10/31/23.

The Catfish Shack

17444 Marshall St., Garfield Priority violations: A jar of pickles was stored on a shelf at 70 degrees. Water is connected 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. Boxes of packaged napkins and disposable utensils were stored on the floor. Fish in containers were stored over bottles of ready-to-eat dressings. The three-compartment sink has a small leak.

White Oak Moark

18440 Marshall St., Garfield Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Ice cream dispenser had some dried food debris. Ice machine has a buildup of black debris. No chlorine test strips for dish machine sanitizer.

Core violations: Box of ice cream cones and box of cans stored on the floor in the back storage area. Boxes of paper cups, paper cups in plastic sleeves and a bag with clean rags were on the floor in the kitchen and storage areas. Food debris, trash and dead insects were observed on the floor in the kitchen and storage areas.

A section of the food storage area does not have ceiling tiles. The flooring is not smooth and lacks coving in the kitchen and storage areas. The flooring is covered with a sticky black coating and can’t be easily swept and mopped. Some grease buildup on the vent hood panels over the fryer and grill area.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Jan. 29 — Arkansas Early Learning, 1902 S.W. 14th St., Bentonville; Dollar Tree, 475 N. 46th St., Rogers; Firehouse Subs, 3511 S.E. J St., Suite 13, Bentonville; La Finca Market, 3704 W. Walnut St., Suite 104, Rogers

Jan. 30 — DEFY Extreme Air Sports, 4699 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers; Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 4611 W. Rozell St., Rogers; Half Baked Goodness, 3939 S. Grand Ave., Suite D100, Rogers; Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, 1402 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Rick’s Bakery, 4600 W. Rozell St., Rogers

Jan. 31 — Anime Cafe, 111 S. Second St., Rogers; Benton County Juvenile Detention Center, 1301 Melissa Drive, Suite 1, Bentonville; Glen Duffy Elementary School - Cafeteria, 601 El Paso St. S.E., Gravette; Java Dudes Coffee Company - Mobile, 718 N. Second St., Rogers; Java Dudes Coffee Company, 718 N. Second St., Suite 104, Rogers; Kum & Go, 816 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell; Smith and Betts Barbecue, 191 First Ave. S.E., Gravette; Gravette Upper Elementary School, 500 Eighth Ave. S.E., Gravette Feb. 1 — Friendship Community Care Pediatric Services, 3605 W. Southern Hills Blvd., Rogers; Newk’s Eatery, 1500 S.W. Eagle Way, Bentonville; Pea Ridge Primary School, 1411 Weston St., Pea Ridge; Subway, 2610 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville

Feb. 2 — Bentonville Wellness, 2212 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Domino’s, 2100 W. Hudson Road, Suite 1, Rogers; Dunkin’, 2309 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville; Garfield Elementary School, 18432 Marshall St., Garfield; Pre-K Center of Rogers Public Schools, 2710 N. Woods Lane, Rogers

WASHINGTON COUNTY Jan. 29 Circle K

4315 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Using time as a public health control, the containers of food stored in the hot-holding case lack discard time-marking. Core violations: Three small heat lamp bulbs in hot-holding case lack replacement.

Crepes Paulette

2341 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Handwashing sink hot water temperature is 53 degrees. Main water heater is malfunctioning.

Core violations: None

El Trompo Loco

3445 S. Old Missouri Road, Apt. 313, Springdale

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Single-use food containers are stored with food contact surfaces up. Plastic tableware items are stored with the handle up.

Gabriela’s Mexican Restaurant

861 E. Heritage Parkway, Prairie Grove Priority violations: The hot water sanitizing dishwasher at the bar reached a maximum temperature of 151 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Chicken was thawing in the sink without running water. Spices in the kitchen were not labeled. A scoop for ice was being stored on the lid to the ice well. Scoops for flour and corn starch were being stored with the handle touching the product.

Hand In Hand Learning Center

206 N. Pitman St., Prairie Grove Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Cheese in the fridge was not covered. There is a gap at the top of the kitchen window.

John L Colbert Middle School

888 S. Rupple Road, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A box of individually portioned chips was being stored on the floor. The dumpster lid was open.

La Original Los Cuatros

224 Caudle Ave., Springdale Priority violations: Pork carnitas in hot-holding at temperatures between 119-127 degrees. Prep table is unplugged with mayonnaise inside at 56 degrees. Guacamole and salsas prepared and packaged yesterday do not have date-marking. Packaged food items for customer self-service lack labeling.

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. Retail food permit is not posted.

Schlotzsky’s

2548 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification. Electrical outlet cover located near the food slicer is damaged.

Subway

851 W. Buchanan 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. The sanitizer basin was greater than 500 ppm quat. There was food residue in the microwave. The front doors do not completely close leaving a gap, which coud allow pests to enter the facility.

Taqueria Mexico

1205 S. Thompson St., Springdale Priority violations: Rice, hot sauce and pork carnitas at 42 degrees in walk-in cooler. Spray bottles with chemicals lack labels.

Priority foundation violations: Plastic containers with rice, salsa and cooked belly are uncovered in walk-in cooler.

In bottom of prep table, containers with different meat products are uncovered. Core violations: Different frozen meats are thawing at room temperature. Bowls are used as scoops in container with cooked rice. Container and pot with cooked food are stored in contact with the floor in walk-in cooler. In dry storage area a plastic bag with onions and a bag with salt are stored in contact with the floor. Food employee is wearing a bracelet. Single-use articles for food are stored with the food contact surfaces up. Doors of prep table are not clean.

Whataburger

4172 Elm Springs Road, Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: The first tempering cooler had cardboard stuck to the bottom shelf.

Core violations: None

Jan. 30 Alex’s Taqueria

2323 S. Old Missouri Road, Suite B2, Springdale

Priority violations: Food contact surfaces are not being sanitized after being cleaned. Mayonnaise, raw chorizo and cooked meat at 44 degrees in the prep table.

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. Floor in food preparation area and under equipment is not clean with heavy grease accumulation. Retail food permit is expired.

Bethel Brew

2736 W. McMillan Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: Milk in the ice bath on the counter was at 43 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Faby’s Taqueria

4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Waste water is disposed of in a bucked outside of the food mobile.

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. Retail food permit is expired.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

160 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 101, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Handwashing sink located in front of walk-in cooler does not have paper towels. Core violations: One food employee is wearing a bracelet and another is wearing a wristwatch. Interior surfaces of the prep table are not clean. Current retail food permit is not posted.

Jimmy John’s

4276 W. Sunset Ave., Suite C, Springdale

Priority violations: Employee washed hands and turned off the faucet with bare cleaned hands. Employee washed hands at the three-compartment sink.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

El Matador Mexican Bar & Grill

3412 Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: The sweet and sour mixer, labeled as “refrigerate after opening,” was open and being stored at room temperature.

Priority foundation violations: Two dented cans were in stock.

Core violations: One food prep employee lacked a beard restraint.

La Super Quesadilla Restaurant

408 N. Thompson St., Springdale Priority violations: Cell phone placed on an in-use cutting board.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Dried chilies and potatoes stored on a cart below dirty dishes.

Marco’s Pizza

3399 Black Forest Drive, Suite A1, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The front handwash sink and both restrooms lacked handwash signs. The sub prep cutting board is discolored.

Owl Creek Elementary School

375 N. Rupple Road, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: One can of ketchup was dented on the seam and edge. There was an open package of cream cheese in the walk-in cooler that was dated 1/8.

Core violations: None

The Hill School

88 W. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Retail food permit expired 10/31/2023.

Wienerschnitzel

4726 Mercy Lane, Springdale Priority violations: Employee washed hands and turned off water with bare cleaned hands.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Jan. 31 Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store

1894 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Priority violations: Orange juice at 50 degrees and apple juice at 45 degrees under the topping bar. Raw bacon sitting on the counter at 59 degrees. Priority foundation violations: There was a bag of spoiled milk in a dispenser. Soft and sprouted bagged potatoes were on the grocery shelf. A bottle of lotion was on the shelf over and next to food items. A bottle containing a white powder was not labeled.

Core violations: An ice scoop and a spoon were resting on the grate of the soda fountain. Food debris was present on food noncontact surfaces. Vents throughout the facility have a buildup of debris. The dumpster lid was open. A ceiling tile is missing in the food prep area.

El Rio Food Market

300 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale 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. Retail food permit is expired.

Kalaveras Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

990 W. Sunset Ave., Suite B, Springdale

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.

La Michocana Paleteria Y Neveria

1102 S. Thompson St., Suite G, Springdale

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.

Serranos Mexican Grill & Cantina

1031 S. Krupa Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Two unwrapped blocks of sliced ham were in the cooks handwash sink. The menu included the consumer advisory, but the items did not have an asterisks. 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. Ice scoop was on the counter. There was a ceramic plate being used as a scoop in a container of pico. Bulk mixers were being stored in reused mixer bottles. The white plastic guard in the ice maker has an accumulation of black debris. There was grease residue and food debris on the ground near the dumpster. The braces holding up the ceiling tiles are falling by the back door. The seal to the glass fridge is cracking and detaching. Two light fixtures in the dry storage area were missing the shielding.

Slim Chickens

2120 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Food employee drink cup located on dry food storage shelf lacks a lid. Food employee manager preparing food lacks hair restraints for their head and face.

Snack City Plus

2510 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Previously frozen uncooked fish fillets in a bowl located in the three-compartment sink are thawing in still water. Outside garbage receptacle lid is open.

Sonic Drive-In

1306 S. Thompson St., Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: One handwashing sink is leaking. Current retail food permit is not posted.

Feb. 1 Apple’s Thai Nee Kitchen

4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification. Electrical outlet cover located near the food slicer is damaged. Food employee is wearing a bracelet.

Catfish Hole

4127 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Dry condiments were not labeled. A food prep employee has unrestrained facial hair. There is a buildup of debris on the shelves in the back walk-in.

E-Z Mart

4026 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Two packages of No-Doz expired 12/2023 and two packages of Mucinex expired 11/2022. Sandwiches, burritos and cookie dough in the grab-and-go section were not dated.

Core violations: Dumpster lid is open.

Isabella’s Italian

908 E. Rolling Hills Drive, Suite C, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: The consumer advisory is not on the menu for undercooked or raw foods offered. Core violations: A large storage container of shredded cheese located in the refrigerator has two pieces of duct tape on the exterior surface.

Kosmo’s Greekafe

2136 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: A covered container of uncooked chicken is stored in a separate drawer above bags of cooked rice in the refrigerated drawer cooler.

Core violations: A box of uncooked chicken is stored on the walk-in refrigerator floor. Food employee is wearing a bracelet.

World’s Best Java & Pies

617 E. Emma Ave., Suite C, Springdale 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.

Feb. 2 Chaboba

1975 W. Sunset Ave., Suite C, Springdale

Priority violations: The handwashing sink is not being used for handwashing.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The handwashing sink does not have a sign for handwashing. The wood shelves provide only one inch of clearance above the floor. The wood shelves are made of plywood and not sealed.

Johnson Market

2503 Main Drive, Suite 6, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: A loaf of pork head cheese for slicing lacked date-marking. Pickled veggies, guacamole and a red sauce made in-house lacked labels.

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.

Mi Tienda Express

2270 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Priority violations: Raw eggs are stored above packaged ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo at 70 degrees. Priority foundation violations: In walkin cooler, container with ceviche prepared two days ago does not have date-marking. In cooler, rice and beans do not have date-marking. Packaged ready-to-eat foods without date-marking. Several packaged ready-to-eat foods (gelatina-milk, tres leches cake, etc.) dated with expired dates of 01/21 or 01/24. Packaged food items (beans, rice, chicharron prensado, pico de gallo, chicharron, tostadas, fruta cristalizada, bread, etc.) are not properly labeled.

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. A retail food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to events that involve the discharge of bodily fluids onto surfaces in the retail food establishment. Two pieces of equipment lack a thermometer. Retail food permit has expired.

Willow Creek Women’s Hospital Morrison Healthcare

4301 Greathouse Springs Road, Johnson

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A bag of shredded coconut in the dry storage was not closed. Two employees with facial hair were preparing food without a beard restraint.

Papa Johns Pizza

503 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: One employee had unrestrained facial hair. The dumpster was open. A portion of the metal walkin wall near the floor joint is damaged.

Taqueria Leo’s

4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: In the prep table, containers with different raw foods are stored above containers with ready-toeat foods.

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. Refrigerators located in dry food storage lack thermometers. Original containers of mayonnaise are used to store other prepared foods.

Romero’s Cuisine Toque Latino

812 N. Thompson St., Suite 11, Springdale

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. All handwashing sinks lack a handwashing sign. Around the mop sink, the walls have chipped away. There is no coving on the walls in the kitchen or storage room.

Vargas Fruteria

1975 W. Sunset Ave., Suite D, Springdale

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: A can of whipped topping was being stored in the ice maker.

Core violations: The restroom sink lacks a handwashing sink sign. Three scoops in the ice machine have handles in the ice.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Jan. 29 — Beon-Herbalife Nutrition Center, 204 Berry St., Suite A, Springdale; Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store, 907 S. Thompson St., Springdale; Live Oak White Oak Station, 3831 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville; Nutrition 692, 1900 W. Huntsville Ave., Suite D, Springdale; Peek-A-Boo Childcare, 850 Shoffner Lane, Elkins

Jan. 30 — Corbett’s Hot Dogs and Catering - Mobile, 1638 S. Bayberry Ave., Fayetteville; Little Martians Learning Center, 1310 W. Robinson Ave., Springdale; Papa Johns Pizza, 1108 1/2 W. Robinson Ave., Springdale; Slim Chickens, 401 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Jan. 31 — Big Chicken, 2190 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville; Dollar General, 548 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown; Northwest Medical Center, 609 W. Maple Ave., Springdale; Once Upon A Time Books, 462 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown; Ramay Junior High School, 401 S. Sang Ave., Fayetteville; The After School Program - Hub, 866 S. 48th St., Springdale

Feb. 1 — Creme Ice Cream Co., 2730 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 310 W. Main St., Farmington; Farmington Junior High School, 42 S. Double Springs Road, Farmington; Golden Corral, 4507 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Hunt Elementary School, 3511 Silent Grove Road, Springdale; McDonald’s, 4762 Elm Springs Road, Springdale; Taco Bell, 406 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Feb. 2 — Archer Alternative Learning Center, 600 Ash St., Springdale; Fayetteville Public Schools Food Service - Warehouse, 2233 W. Stone St., Fayetteville