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 March 4 Allen’s Food Market - Deli

60 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A few of the ceiling tiles were damaged and need to be replaced in the deli area.

Allen’s Food Market - Store

60 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Refrigerator thermometers in the cheese display case and in the produce refrigerator were not working properly. Core violations: None

Burger King

2354 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Employee was working with a wrapped hand and was not able to wash hands properly. Employee wiped up a spill in the dining area and did not wash hands prior to returning to dispensing ice cream. Ice cream mix in the left side of the hopper was at 44 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Area under the soda machine and around the drain at the drive-thru was visibly dirty. Unnecessary equipment was stored the back storage room.

Fox Run

1889 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista Priority violations: The dishwasher was not dispensing the detergent and the sanitizer.

Priority foundation violations: No consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods on the menu.

Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. No chlorine test strips for the dishwasher.

Hibachi Grill Buffet

102 S. 21st St., Rogers

Priority violations: Jug of apple juice was being stored in ice machine near front of house.

Priority foundation violations: No paper towels available at handsink nearest to the walk-in coolers. Mussels in walk-in cooler were lacking shellstock tags. No time-mark on the sushi rice. Spray bottles near dish pit lacked labels. Core violations: Both restrooms lacked handwash signage. Food workers shall wear hair restraints, beard restraints and clothing that covers body hair. Ice scoop was being stored in the ice bin at front of house beverage station with the handle in contact with the ice.

Shipley Donuts

2119 W. Walnut St., Suite A, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No paper towels available at the back of house handsink. Spray bottle was not labeled with contents.

Core violations: Coffee powder was caked onto coffee powder dispensing nozzles. Employee lacked hair restraint. No permit posted.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3200 U.S. 412, Suite 70, Siloam Springs

Priority violations: Employees were not lathering with soap for the required amount of time before rinsing off the soap when handwashing. Oatmeal with milk as an ingredient was thawing in a tub of water at room temperature. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employees were working with open food while wearing wristwatches. Employee visors did not effectively prevent hair from coming in contact with food or equipment. Shelves in the walk-in cooler were rusty in places.

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

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

Priority violations: Employee came into the kitchen area and did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves. Employee did not wash hands or change gloves after handling raw hamburger. Sanitizer concentration at the three-compartment sink was not being dispensed strong enough. The same concentration was used for sanitizer towel buckets as well. Gravy date/ time stamped for today was still at 104 degrees after two hours. Queso datemarked yesterday was at 55 degrees. Mashed potatoes date-marked yesterday were at 43 degrees. Mashed potatoes and queso in the walk-in from previous days were at 43 degrees. Floor squeegee handle was leaning against the small ice scoop at the kitchen servers station.

Priority foundation violations: Date-marking on the food items had a discard date that was eight days after preparation. Servers working with open food/ice were wearing fingernail polish and not wearing gloves. Big ice scoop was stored on the noticeably unclean top of the ice machine. Core violations: There was standing water in the bottom of the kitchen prep table. Sanitizer concentration is not strong enough in the solution wiping cloths were being kept in. Used ice cream scoop was sitting on the servers table at room temperature. Floor squeegee handle was stored leaning up against the ice machine door and touching the ice scoop. Permit posted was expired.

March 5 Casey’s

3075 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Several plugs were missing in wall panels of walk-in cooler in kitchen. Melted ice cream was pooled and refrozen to floor of walk-in freezer beneath ice cream shelf. Trash and debris was accumulated beneath shelving units in walk-in coolers on station side.

The Goddard School

5303 S. Southern Hills Court, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Bottle of cleaner lacked labeling of the contents. Core violations: No documentation for certified food protection manager on staff. Boxes of single-service forks and food trays were stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

Hissho Sushi at the Walmart Supercenter

4208 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No quaternary ammonium sanitizer was detected in three-compartment sink. The menu should have disclosure on items that are raw/undercooked or have raw undercooked ingredients and the disclosure must be tied to a reminder that notifies consumers of the risk of raw/undercooked food items. Reminder should be on all menus including online, monitors and physical printed menu. Bottle of sanitizer was not labeled with contents.

Core violations: Fish was thawing in reduced oxygen packaging with instructions on the package indicating to remove from packaging immediately prior to thawing under refrigeration.

Home2 Suites by Hilton

3100 S.E. East Pointe Ave., Bentonville Priority violations: A pan of towels was over the handsink and chair was in front of handsink.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Apples were unwrapped in a bowl for customers to grab-and-go.

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

509 S. Eighth St., Rogers Priority violations: A bowl of cut lemons was being stored in ice bin that was used for customer beverages. Priority foundation violations: Spray bottles throughout facility lacked labels indicating the contents.

Core violations: A mesh bag of onions was being stored directly on the floor of the dry storage area. The ice scoop was being stored in the ice bin with the handle in contact with ice.

La Carreta - Food Prep Kitchen

210 N. Bloomington St., Suites E-F, Lowell

Priority violations: Beef and salsa were being held at 44 degrees and rice was being held at 46 degrees in the refrigerators.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: There was a crack on the top of the three-compartment sink sealed with tape. Facility lacked self-closing door on restroom.

Southside Elementary School

200 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The ice scoop was sitting on a towel. There was a condensation leak in the small freezer, repeat violation.

Walmart Supercenter Deli/Bakery

4208 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Single-service cake boxes were being stored on a shelf that was broken and touching floor.

Wendy’s

2200 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employee working the grill lacked hair restraint. There was an accumulation of sticky residue on the sides of the freestyle beverage machine.

March 6 Checos Tacos

203 E. Monroe Ave., Lowell Priority violations: Diced tomatoes were being held at 44 degrees and shredded cheese at 45 degrees in the cold-holding unit near grill. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No sanitizer test strips were available at the time of the inspection.

Goat Lab Brewery

722 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Container of salami and sausage were not labeled with date when the food was opened.

Core violations: Single-service napkins were stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

La Carreta - Mobile

521 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Water to the handwashing sink was turned off at the time of the inspection. Bottles of cleaners were not labeled with the contents.

Core violations: No certified food protection manager on staff.

Pattaya Thai Restaurant

3600 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: Raw eggs were being stored above ready-to-eat items in walk-in cooler.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Cardboard boxes of food items were being stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Employee lacked hair restraint.

Siloam Springs Intermediate School

St., Siloam

1500 N. Mount Olive Springs

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Utensils on the bakery shelf were stored on top of a towel. There was ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door. There was a condensation leak in the walk-in freezer with a patch of ice on the floor at the back of the unit.

The Grove Entertainment Complex - Restaurant

808 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Priority violations: Raw beef in a plastic bag was stored on top of container of pico de gallo in the cold-holding unit. Raw eggs were stored above ready-toeat items in the walk-in cooler. Priority foundation violations: Bottles of sanitizer were not labeled with the contents in the bar area.

Core violations: A bag of onions was stored on floor in the walk-in cooler. There was a small amount of black growth on the ceiling inside the ice machine. A piece of rubber coving was missing on the wall beneath the dish machine creating a surface that was not smooth or easily cleanable.

March 7 Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3351 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Suite 300, Rogers

Priority violations: Diced mango, sliced tomatoes and sliced avocados were being stored at 45 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Less than 150 ppm quaternary ammonium sanitizer detected in cloth sanitizing buckets. Cutting board had scratching and scoring with dark staining within grooves.

Barnett’s Dairyette

111 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Priority violations: Employee handled raw meat with tongs that were stored in the same pan with the meat and did not wash hands after. Sanitizer concentration was not dispensing at the correct concentration.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Sanitizer concentration solution that wiping cloths were stored in was not strong enough.

City of Gravette - Seasonal Kiosk

703 Dallas St. S.W., Gravette Priority violations: Pickles slices stored in the freezer had black growth on the top of some of the containers and tubs of cookie dough were stored in the same freezer.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Women’s restroom did not have a covered trash receptacle.

Domino’s

5092 W. Northgate Road, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Bottles of sanitizer were not labeled with the contents of the containers.

Core violations: None

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4507 W. Walnut St., Suite 4, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: There was ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door and floor. The three-compartment sink drain was clogged with food debris. Permit was posted in the office.

Hickory Hollow Mobile

5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No hand towels were available at handwashing sink at time of inspection.

Core violations: None

Kobe Sushi

1702 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Priority violations: Spicy mayo was at 43 degrees and salad dressing at 45 degrees in the cold-hold unit. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Newk’s Eatery

5100 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Suite 101, Rogers

Priority violations: Macaroni and cheese held at 45 degrees in pizza prep table. Pimento cheese held at 49 degrees and sliced ham held at 45 degrees in cold-holding unit on the left of the sandwich toaster. Chicken salad held at 50 degrees in cold-holding unit to the right of the sandwich toaster. Shredded cheese held at 68 degrees on top of prep table.

Priority foundation violations: Soiled wiping cloths were being kept in the handwashing sink in the front food prep area near pizza preparation table. Fruit flies were observed throughout the facility and in open containers of chopped fruit, pasta salad, potato salad, chicken salad and boiled eggs. Core violations: Fruit flies were observed in and around food on salad bar and on cold-holding unit with open containers of pasta salad, fruit salad and potato salad. Employee preparing sandwiches was not wearing hair restraint at time of inspection. Soiled wiping cloths were stored on the food preparation surfaces of prep tables. Liquid and food debris were pooling on floor in dish area.

Pho Kitchen Grill & Bar

4504 W. Walnut St., Suite 4, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Spray bottles were not labeled with contents.

Core violations: Uncovered employee beverage was located in prep area. Beef was being thawed in standing water bath. Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items were being stored directly on the floor of the dry storage area. Permit was expired.

Simple Simon’s Pizza

1010 Slack St., Pea Ridge Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Cut tomatoes and lettuce in the refrigerator were not date-marked. No chlorine test strips for the dish machine.

Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager.

Thai Cuisine

1100 S.E. 14th St., Suite 8, Bentonville Priority violations: Raw shell eggs were stored on a kitchen shelf at 71 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: Multiple wiping cloths on food preparation surfaces had an accumulation of food residue on them.

Core violations: A bag of rice, a bag of sugar, bags of MSG and a bag of onions were stored directly on the kitchen floor. Multiple surfaces have an accumulation of food residue, grease and dust.

ThirsTea Tea & Coffee

4600 S. 53rd St., Suite 108B, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Facility restroom lacked a self-closing door.

Tropical Market

2810 W. Walnut St., Suite A, Rogers Priority violations: No ingredient or contact information on frozen items. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Whisk & Spool Pastry Shop

708 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs Priority violations: Cheesecake in the display case was at 42 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

March 8 Cronuts Donuts

1313 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No certified food manager documentation was available. Paper bags of food items were being stored directly on the floor of the dry storage area.

Dixieland Nutrition

115 N. Dixieland Road, Suite 24, Rogers

Priority violations: None

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

Marco’s Pizza

2502 S.W. 14th St., Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Red and green lids to plastic containers for storing food were starting to crack and fall apart at corners. Walls in walk-in cooler had an accumulation of food residue. Shelves in food preparation area had an accumulation of food crumbs and dust. Permit expired 12/31/23.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period: March 4 — Arkansas Early Learning Center, 2003 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville; D&R Smoked Catering, 1309 W. Sunset Drive, Rogers; Vaughn Elementary School, 5301 S.W. Barron Road, Bentonville; Walgreens, 3499 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista

March 5 — Boys & Girls Club, 655 Heritage Court, Siloam Springs; Dunkin’ at the Walmart Supercenter, 2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers; Siloam Springs Senior Activity & Wellness Center, 750 Heritage Court, Siloam Springs; TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 3100 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville; Walmart - Fuel Center, 4206 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers; Walmart Supercenter Food Store, 4208 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

March 6 — Allen Elementary School, 1900 N. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs; Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, 4200 W. Walnut St., Rogers

March 7 — Ardis Ann Middle School, 3400 Arkansas 72 West, Bentonville; Hype Coffee, 1111 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Southside Church of Christ, 919 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers

March 8 — Bentonville Public Schools - Warehouse, 8579 W. Ford Springs Road, Bentonville; Centerton Gamble Elementary School, 1500 Gamble Road, Centerton; Grimsley Junior High School, 850 N. Vaughn Road, Centerton; Pizza Hut, 30 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista; Sugar Creek Elementary School, 1102 Bella Vista Road, Bentonville

WASHINGTON COUNTY March 4 Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3878 N. Crossover Road, Suite 10, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Unable to verify an employee has attained food protection manager certification. A food cart was positioned in front of the back handwashing sink. Several ceiling tiles were removed and audio/visual cable was being ran through the ceiling. Ice storage bin located in the front preparation area was not covered when not in use. Food employee was wearing three bracelets. Food employee manager lacked a hair restraints for head and face.

Confident Coffee Roasters

2015 Main Drive, Suite C, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Facility has written health reporting procedure, but it has not been signed.

Core violations: One hanging light fixture in the bakery did not have bulbs labeled as shatter-resistant.

Doris Mexican Food

1229 E. Robinson 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. Handwashing sink lacked soap. There was no splash guard between the three-compartment sinks and the handwashing sink. No chlorine sanitizer test strips were available.

Dunkin’ at the Walmart Supercenter

4870 Elm Springs Road, Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Pans were being sanitized by placing half of the pan in water for 5 seconds then splashing sanitation water on the pan after which the pan was rotated to sanitize the other side of the pan for 5 seconds.

Feed and Folly

110 S. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Food employee peeled a lemon for a drink and handled the peel with bare hands. Priority foundation violations: One of the two employee handwashing sinks was partially blocked by a floor fan and table top. Downstairs bar handwashing sink lacked available disposable towels.

Core violations: Upstairs bar handwashing sink lacked food employee handwashing notice posted. One food employee lacked a beard restraint. Outside bulk garbage receptacle lid was open.

Harp Elementary School

2700 Butterfield Coach Road, Springdale

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Handwashing sink basin in warewashing area was full with wiping cloths. Core violations: One garbage dumpster lid was open. Garbage dumpster drain was uncovered.

Jerry “Pop” Williams Elementary School

322 Broyles St., Farmington Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Celery in the walk-in was dated 02/23/2024.

Core violations: None

Penguin Ed’s B&B Barbeque

230 S. East St., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Two food employees lacked beard restraints. Two stacks of single-service plastic and two stacks of paper-hinged containers were not covered or inverted in back dry storage area. Two storage shelves in walkin refrigerator and one shelf in upright refrigerator were lined with corrugated fiberboard. Outside bulk waste receptacle lids were open. Outside bulk waste receptacle lacked a drain plug installed. Two light bulbs in food preparation area lacked shielding.

Sassy’s

708 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Exit door in back food preparation area was open and several houseflies were observed in the food preparation areas. Outdoor meat smoker lacked screening and many flies were observed. Back floor drain was overflowing below the three-compartment sink and a wastewater pipe below the establishment was leaking onto the ground and was ponding underneath an empty storage area.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Downstairs freezer had food (precooked bacon bits and catfish fillets) that were not frozen solid. Two food employees lacked beard restraints. Two stacks of single-use aluminum pans were not stored inverted or covered located in the downstairs dry storage area. Bags of trash/garbage were stored beside the outside waste receptacle. Walk-in refrigerator fan shrouds and floor in back food preparation area lacked cleaning. Permit to operate was not posted within customer view.

A Taste of Thai

31 E. Center St., Suite 100, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Multiple items such as sauces and bags of cut produce were not date-marked. Core violations: An employee used the handwash sink to clean a towel, and another employee used the handwash sink to add water to his lunch. Employee used the mop sink to rinse cut bamboo shoots. Coconut cream, sugar and peanuts were being stored on the floor of the dry storage room. Sanibucket was at a concentration of more than 200 ppm chlorine.

March 5

Shiloh Christian School Baseball Concession

1707 Johnson Road, Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The popcorn machine had a buildup of old popcorn.

Casey’s

699 E. Heritage Parkway, Prairie Grove Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: One can of gravy was dented on the edge. Core violations: Plastic flatware was being offered for customer self-service from a box where lip contact surface and handles were mixed.

Shiloh Christian School Football Concession 1

1707 Johnson Road, Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The hand cleaner dispenser was gummed up and could not be used.

Nacho Momma’s - Mobile

418 S. Government Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: In the refrigerator, six bags of pulled pork were at 51 degrees, one bag of ribs was at 49 degrees, one bag of brisket was at 51 degrees, one bag of cheese was at 52 degrees and two containers of potato salad were at 48 degrees. Priority foundation violations: A knife and food debris were observed in the handwashing sink basin. No time-mark label was present for the tomatoes, green onions and jalapenos on the counter.

Core violations: None

Hail Fellow Well Met / Onyx Coffee Lab - Restaurant

5519 Hackett St., Suite 101, Johnson Priority violations: The handwashing sink in the kitchen area did not have soap available. In cold-hold unit No. 1 in the kitchen area, eggs were at 45 degrees, ceviche was at 60 degrees and cream was at 55 degrees at approximately one hour. In cold-hold unit No. 2, chicken salad was at 49 degrees and ricotta was at 48 degrees left from overnight. The facility lacked an HACCP plan for reduced oxygen packaging of cooked chicken. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The handwashing sink in the kitchen area did not have paper towels or a heated-air drying device. The handwashing sinks in the kitchen and lobby/receiving areas did not have handwashing signage. Cold-hold units in the kitchen area were not keeping food items at 41 degrees or below. The gasket of cold-hold unit No. 2 was damaged. The blade covers and coils of the walk-in unit had dust buildup.

Pizzeria Ruby

5519 Hackett St., Suite 100, Springdale

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No food protection for managers certification was produced during the inspection.

Prairie Grove Senior Activity & Wellness Center

475 Ed Staggs Drive, Prairie Grove Priority violations: Evidence noted of rodent activity.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Shiloh Christian School

1707 Johnson Road, Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A food worker did not have the hair restrained.

Tony’s New York Style Pizza

412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: The facility lacked an irreversible temperature registering device for the dishwasher. Core violations: An accumulation of food debris, dirt, dust, pots, pans, utensils and trash were observed

underneath the equipment throughout the kitchen and bar areas, as well as inside the walk-in cooler on the floor. An accumulation of ice caused by a condensation drip had covered part of the racks and floor of the walk-in freezer. The ceiling tiles and vents of the kitchen area were observed to have dust buildup.

Wood Stone Craft Pizza

3619 Mall Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Walk-in refrigerator fan shrouds lacked cleaning. Wall area behind mechanical warewasher lacked cleaning and had a plastic sheet covering one stainless steel panel. Walkin freezer lighting lacked repair for adequate lighting. Retail food permit expired 12/31/2023.

March 6 Domino’s

2368 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Interior areas of the prep table were not clean.

FujiSan Sushi at Sam’s Club

3081 Arkansas 112, Fayetteville Priority violations: The sanitizer basin of the sink was at 0 ppm quat. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

China Express

503 Holcomb 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. Surfaces of protection vent in walk-in cooler and surfaces inside freezer were not clean. Several personal objects (medicine and clothes) were stored next to food, single-use utensils, food equipment and/or chemical products. Retail food permit was not posted.

Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi

643 Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: Food employee failed to wash hands after consuming food and drink. Food employee handled fried spring rolls and wontons for a customer’s dish with bare hand. Container of raw egg mix in the fryer area was at 50 degrees. A large container of cooked rice for reheating and a flat of egg were at 73 degrees. One of the two water heaters was nonfunctional and the hot water at the handwashing sinks was 59 degrees. Priority foundation violations: Food employees were consuming food and using unapproved beverage containers in the food preparation and warewashing areas. One of the four handwashing sinks had a pitcher and brush in the basin.

Core violations: Outside waste oil and garbage receptacle lids were open. Area around the outside waste oil receptacle lacked cleaning.

Otro Rollo

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 1375, 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. Light fixture located in the food preparation area lacked protection.

Stir Fry 88 and Nori Japan

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suites 1360 & 1365, Fayetteville

Priority violations: Noodles prepared yesterday and stored in the walk-in cooler lacked date-marking. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A container with cut raw potatoes was stored in contact with the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manual can opener had food debris on it. Shelves in food preparation area and walk-in cooler were not clean with noticeable food debris. Several areas of floor, wall and ceiling were not clean with noticeable grease buildup. Retail food permit expired 01/31/2024.

Tuskers Tavern

1830 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Food employee handwashing sink lacked a posted handwashing notice. Establishment lacked a temperature measuring device to ensure a minimum final rinse plate temperature of 160 degrees.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Food Store

3475 W. Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: There was a buildup of debris on the top of the wall cooler unit.

March 7 Tropical Smoothie Cafe

7022 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 1, Springdale

Priority violations: Observed an employee making food pull up pants with gloved hands, touch their neck and apron ties and then continue making food without washing hands. Employee washed hands then turned off the faucet with bare hands.

Priority foundation violations: The temperature of the sanitation solutions in the bucket and in the compartment sink were at 66 degrees.

Core violations: The walk-in cooler floor was rusting out.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

2091 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville Priority violations: Food employee used their bare washed hands to turn off the faucet handles of the handwashing sink.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Customer self-service 8” and 10” frozen ice cream cakes lacked required labeling. Food employee lacked a beard restraint. Two lids for the toss and sauce containers were damaged. Posted retail food permit expired 10/30/2023.

Domino’s

1814 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Food employees lacked beard restraints.

El Sol Mexican Restaurant

2630 E. Citizens Drive, Suite 21, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Sweet tortilla slices for customer self-service located at the checkout counter lacked covering. Ice dispensing utensil in bar ice bin was stored handle downward.

Eureka Pizza

2615 E. Mission Blvd., Suite 1, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Three containers of food stored in the walk-in refrigerator lacked discard date-marking.

Core violations: None

Mojito’s Mexican Grill

100 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 111, Fayetteville

Priority violations: Frozen tamales in T-plastic bag did not have a label, no documentation for approval source and person-in-charge indicated tamales were homemade food. Dish washing machine was at 0 ppm chlorine. Cheese salsa was at 62 degrees on top of the oven.

Priority foundation violations: There is no verifiable document concerning employees being informed about their responsibility to report health issues. Facility does not have an established procedure for responding to bodily fluids events.

Core violations: Active managerial controls to maintain food safety were not observed during time of inspection. The person-in-charge shall ensure that employees are trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties and that employees are complying with regulations through daily oversight and routine monitoring. No handwashing sign posted at handwashing sink food prep area and bar area, repeat violation. No paper towels were available at the bar area handwashing sink. A personal container was inside the container with ice used for customer drinks in bar area. Bulk containers with sugar and spices were uncovered. In the walk-in cooler, a container with food was stored on the floor and some containers with food were uncovered, repeat violation. Food employees lacked beard protection. A visibly soiled wiping cloth was being kept on cutting surface of prep table. Original containers of mayonnaise and sour cream were reused to store salsas. The rubber seal of the warming rack door was not in good condition. Test strips were not available. Surfaces of shelves were dusty and had grease and food debris buildup. Cooking equipment and surfaces of the ice machine were not clean. The handwashing sink at the beverages station is leaking. The floors, walls and ceilings had buildups of dirt, dust and grease. The floors in the warewashing and food preparation areas are not in good condition and not smooth/easy to clean, repeat violation.

The Daily Beet

339 N. West Ave., Suite 105, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Unable to check dish washing machine for problems in drain connection due to equipment setup. A warewashing machine shall be equipped to incorporate a visual means to verify that detergents and sanitizers are delivered or a visual or audible alarm to signal if the detergents and sanitizers are not delivered to the respective washing and sanitizing cycles.

Core violations: Restrooms lacked trash cans with lids next to the toilets.

Wild Brush Revival

106 N. Block Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Facility did not have test strips.

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. Handwashing sinks did not have signage. The restroom doors were not self-closing.

March 8 Angus Jack

2638 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: The sliced grilled jalapenos and onions were being held at 80-120 degrees.

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 potato slicer had a buildup of residues. The drawers under the grill were sticky with food residues. The floor under the fryers had a buildup of soils. The hood vent system had a buildup of food residues and lint.

Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store

4374 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: The gravy in the hot-holding unit was at 97 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

E-Z Mart

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

Priority violations: The hot water at handwashing sink does not reach 100 degrees. Utensils were observed being washed but not sanitized. Priority foundation violations: Chemical spray bottles were being store above napkins. The facility lacked test strips for the sanitizer normally used at the three-compartment sink.

Core violations: The plumbing systems at the three-compartment sink and service sink were not dispensing cold water.

Pizza Navona

60 E. Main St., Farmington Priority violations: Raw eggs were being stored over ready-to-eat food in the walk-in.

Priority foundation violations: Establishment did not have an established health reporting policy and signed employee reporting agreements were not available. No food items were datemarked.

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. One employee prepping food was wearing a watch. Sanibuckets were being stored on the floor. The spoons by the pass-through window were being stored lip contact surface side up. To-go boxes were being stored with food contact side up. A vent in the food prep area had a buildup of dust.

Snack City Plus

2333 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Priority violations: The inside of the ice machine had organic buildup. Priority foundation violations: The facility lacked test strips for chlorine. Core violations: None

Sonic Drive-In

225 W. Main St., Farmington Priority violations: Two bags of soft serve mix in the right ice cream machine were at 46 degrees. Priority foundation violations: The front handwashing sink was out of soap. Core violations: A sanibucket was being stored on the floor.

Starbucks

2117 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: The facility lacked an irreversible registering temperature indicator for the hot water sanitizing machine.

Core violations: The handwashing sink in the warewashing area was obstructed by a trash can and other items. A chemical sanitizer container with wiping cloths was being stored directly on the floor. The quaternary sanitizing solution in a sanitizer container with wiping cloths was at 67 degrees, had a concentration less than 200 ppm and was visibly soiled. Waste receptacles lacked drain plugs.

Whataburger

4030 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Utensils and scoop used for scrambled eggs were visibly dirty and had not been cleaned/replaced within the past four hours. The concentration of the sanitizer in the wiping cloths bucket was low. Utensil for pancake batter was stored in standing warm water at 71 degrees.

Razorback Field Soccer Fieldhouse

1175 W. Carlson Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Food employee used a nonhandled cup for scooping drink ice.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

March 4 — Bites & Bowls, 1602 E. Robinson Ave., Suite E, Springdale; Lisa Academy, 301 Holcomb St., Suite 360, Springdale

March 5 — Hail Fellow Well Met / Onyx Coffee Lab - Food Store, 5519 Hackett St., Suite 101, Johnson; Prairie Grove Elementary School, 801 Viney Grove Road, Prairie Grove; The Leroy Lounge, 644 W. Dickson St., Suite 110, Fayetteville; Wood Stone Craft Pizza - Mobile, 3619 Mall Ave., Fayetteville

March 6 — Kum & Go, 500 N. Old Missouri Road, Springdale; McDonald’s, 3080 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville; Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/ Bakery, 3475 W. Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville

March 7 — Holiday Inn Express & Suites and IHG Hotel, 4401 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Randall G. Lynch Middle School, 359 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington

March 8 — Nautical Bowls, 1113 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville; Subway, 2576 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Walmart Neighborhood Market - Food Store, 367 W. Main St., Farmington; Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/Bakery, 367 W. Main St., Farmington