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 25 Grateful Griddle

467 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Facility lacked internal probe food thermometer.

Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. The mop sink was removed. Some of the kitchen flooring did not have coving. The wall was open behind the kitchen handwashing sink.

Jiffy Trip

4295 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Priority violations: No sanitizer concentration was being dispensed at the three-compartment sink. Sandwich and mac and cheese in the Comfort Kitchen area were not at 41 degrees or below. Unit was in defrost mode. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Sanitizer concentration of solution wiping cloths were stored in did not register any sanitizer.

Mini Food Mart

103 U.S.412 West, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Walk-in cooler holding hot dogs, hamburgers and burritos had an ambient temperature reading of 61 degrees. Hot dogs exceeded the package use-by date.

Priority foundation violations: Handwashing sink was filled with personal dishes.

Core violations: 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. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food and surfaces. Permit posted was expired.

Northwest Arkansas Head Start

2109 S.E. J St., Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No test strips were available.

Core violations: None

Pizza Hut 150 S. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employee was preparing food while wearing rings with stones. Taco Bell

4171 U.S. 412, Siloam Springs Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employee was working with open food wearing jewelry on wrist. Ladies restroom door was not self-closing all the way. Permit was not posted.

March 26 Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store

551 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Chili was sitting out at room temperature waiting for shift change. Portion cups of Braum’s sauce were not date-marked as needed. Foods using time as a control were not identified with time marking. Employee changed gloves and did not wash hands prior to putting on new gloves. Priority foundation violations: Possible rodents in the facility. Insulation under the drive-through register may indicate rodent activity. Employee slicing tomatoes was not wearing a glove over the slash-resistance glove. All equipment and surfaces throughout different areas of the facility were visibly dirty. Floor under the prep sink area had standing water, food, trash and debris. 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. Employee handling open food with painted nails was not wearing a glove. Employees working with open food were wearing jewelry on hands. Sanitizer concentration solution that wiping cloths were stored in at front was too strong. Physical facility was not clean.

Chicken Depot

1270 U.S. 412 West, Suite D, Siloam Springs

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Sanitizer concentration in the three-compartment sink was too strong. Spray bottles were not labeled with contents.

Dollar Tree

1443 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Two packages of cream cheese in the customer cooler exceeded manufacturer’s use-by date. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

121 School Ave., Lowell

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Facility lacked signage at handwashing sink in kitchen.

Lowell Elementary School

202 McClure Ave., Lowell Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Air vents above food preparation area had accumulation of dust and debris.

March 27 Boars Nest

4404 W. Walnut St., Suite 12, Rogers Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Restrooms lacked handwash signage. Frozen pork ribs were being thawed in empty prep bucket. Posted permit was expired.

Daylight Donuts at the Ridge

1020 Slack St., Pea Ridge Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Facility was using time as a control for the kolaches but did not have the written procedures documented. The draining of the sinks was overwhelming the air gap drainage system allowing water to pool on the floor.

Domino’s

207 Slack St., Pea Ridge Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Facility had no heat test strips nor a dishtemp plate to measure the heat of the dishwashing.

Core violations: Posted permit expired 11/30/2023.

Flash Market

998 S. Lincoln St., Siloam Springs Priority violations: Employee did not wash hands after picking something up off the floor. Employee handled ready-to-eat food with bare hands. No sanitizer was being dispensed at the three-compartment sink. Foods in prep table were not at 41 degrees or below. Foods in the walk-in cooler were at 49 degrees. Not all foods were date-marked as needed. Eggs in walk-in cooler exceeded manufacturer use-by date.

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. Employee was working with open food wearing jewelry on hands and wrist.

JJ’s Grill

4500 W. Walnut St., Suite 3, Rogers Priority violations: Raw steaks were being stored above ready-to-eat items in back of house walk-in cooler. Priority foundation violations: Kitchen hand sink was filled with dishes and utensils.

Core violations: Employee working main line was drinking from an uncovered cup. Men’s restroom lacked handwash signage. Cardboard boxes of food items were being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler. Plastic bulk shredded cheese container was chipped and broken.

Northside Elementary School

501 W. Elgin St., Siloam Springs Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: There was a leak in the drain line at the three-compartment sink. Condensation leak in the commodities freezer. Ice buildup along the bottom of the door, repeat violation.

UMAI Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine

4408 W. Walnut St., Suite 5, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Fry pan was in back of house handwash sink. Spray bottle was not labeled with contents.

Core violations: No certified food manager documentation available. Restrooms lacked handwash signage. No permit posted.

Victoria’s Mexican Restaurant

155 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Bar handwashing sink was out of paper towels. Queso in the walk-in cooler was not date-marked. No asterisking for consumer advisory beside the menu items such as carne asada and mar y tierra.

Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. In the walk-in cooler, a container with raw beef was stored over covered container of cooked beans and a box of eggs was stored over lidded salsa container. Raw beef was stored on shelf over chopped onions and peppers in the kitchen refrigerator.

March 28 Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

3600 S.E. Guess Who Drive, Suite 2, Bentonville

Priority violations: Diced tomatoes were at 48 degrees and sliced onions were at 46 degrees in an ice bath where the ice had fully melted. Priority foundation violations: Multiple flying insects were located in kitchen prep area.

Core violations: Dirty wiping cloths were stored on food prep surfaces. Layer of dust and food residue on shelves in kitchen area. Food residue on walkin cooler shelves. Coving was missing along bottom of floor around food prep area. Floor in kitchen was peeling and cracking in some areas, making the floor not smooth and easy to clean.

Bright Field Middle School

5101 S.W. Bright Road, Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Two plastic zip-up covers for short roller racks had multiple tears and holes. One could not be zipped up all the way.

Casa Castillo Kensington

3906 E. Central Ave., Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager.

Crepes And Omelets Cafe - Mobile

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

Priority foundation violations: Facility lacked internal probe food thermometer.

Core violations: Single-service food containers were stored without packaging beneath prep table and were upward facing.

Domino’s

2075 E. Main St., Suite A, Siloam Springs

Priority violations: Detergent was not being automatically dispensed in the dish machine. Air was visible in the chemical dispensing line. Spray bottle labeled sanitizer was sitting on the table where food was boxed for service. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employee working with open food was wearing jewelry on hand and wrist.

FUKU

105 S. Dixieland Road, Suites A-B, Lowell

Priority violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat items in cold-holding unit and walk-in cooler. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Bag of onions, bag of carrots and containers of sauces were stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Soiled cloths were being kept on food contact surface of preparation table. No chlorine test strips were available at time of inspection.

PK Fried Rice - Mobile

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

Priority foundation violations: Facility lacked internal probe food thermometer.

Core violations: None

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen

3500 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Employee did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves when returning to the kitchen area. Employee handled raw meat products and did not wash hands after removing gloves prior to handling equipment used by the line staff.

Priority foundation violations: What appeared to be flour was on the handle and door to the walk-in freezer. Interior door of the walk-in cooler had visible evidence of food residue on it. Core violations: Standing water was under the hot-holding line and under the hot box. Standing water was under the shelves in the back store room.

Taco Bell

1200 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Sanitizing solution in in-use wipe bucket was cloudy and had food debris in it.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery

1817 S. Eighth St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Employee was wearing a wristwatch.

Y & Y Chinese and Thai Food - Mobile

405 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Priority violations: Mixed chopped vegetables were being held at 60 degrees in cold-holding unit.

Priority foundation violations: Prepared chicken and noodles in refrigerator lacked date-marking. Facility lacked internal probe food thermometer. Core violations: Bags of rice and carrots were stored on floor in dry storage area.

March 29 A Chau Oriental Market

115 N. Dixieland Road, Suite 12, Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Cardboard boxes of food items were being stored directly on floor. No permit posted.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1 Riordan Road, Bella Vista Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: No paper towels at the kitchen handwashing sink. No test strips for the three-compartment sink and dishwasher sanitizer.

Core violations: Two cartons of personal farm fresh eggs were stored on a wire shelf that had covered containers of sliced cheese. A box of cups and a box of lids were stored on the floor in the storage area. There was a large amount of ice buildup in the walk-in freezer due to the door not sealing properly.

Don Taco Mexican Food

935 W. Tulsa St., Suite B, Siloam Springs

Priority violations: Employee did not wash hands between task change. A pan of diced tomatoes and a pan of sliced tomatoes were stored double panned.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Gusano’s Chicago-Style Pizzeria

19 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista Priority violations: The sanitizer to the dishwashing machine was empty and was not hooked up correctly to the dish machine. Observed a black buildup of debris in the ice machine, food debris on the slicer and bar fruit caddy was stored in the bar ice. Priority foundation violations: Carton of shell eggs was stored on a wire shelf over bags of ready-to-eat produce. Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Drinks with no lids were stored in the food prep area. A cellphone was in the food prep area. An electronic device to the television was stored in the bar handwashing sink. Disposable gloves and to-go containers were stored on the floor.

High South Culinary Food Truck

3604 N.W. Frontage Road, Suite 8, Bentonville

Priority violations: The handwashing sink was not dispensing water. The water valves were shut inside the food truck.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

In N Out Convenience

925 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Priority violations: Lunchables, butter and cheese in the grab-and-go cooler were not at 41 degrees. Cooler was reading 50 degrees and inspectors thermometer was reading 60 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

La Estrella Supermarket

115 N. Dixieland Road, Suite 17, Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No certified food manager documentation was available. Employee cutting fresh produce was drinking from an uncovered beverage container. Cardboard boxes of food items were being stored on floor of dry storage area. Permit was expired.

Las Fajitas

1402 S.E. Shane Lane, Suite 2, Bentonville

Priority violations: Food items in walkin cooler were above 41 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No certified food safety manager. Shelves in waitress station were rusting and falling apart. Shelves in food preparation areas were rusting and no longer smooth and easy to clean.

Simple Simon’s Pizza

1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suites 1-2, Bentonville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Squeeze bottles (sauce) were unlabeled in pizza prep cooler. Permit expired 11/2023.

April 1 Cracker Barrel

2307 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Priority violations: Meatloaf in walk-in cooler was left uncovered. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Multiple uncovered employee beverages throughout facility. Cardboard boxes of produce were being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler.

DD&F Mexican Grill - Mobile

714 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Priority violations: Water was connected to a frost-free spigot, which is not an approved water source. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Northwest Medical Center / Morrison Food Service

3000 Medical Center Parkway, Bentonville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Cardboard boxes of food items were being stored directly on floor of walk-in freezer. Employees were wearing wristwatches. Permit was posted in office.

TCBY

570 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Selfserve topping bar did not have a sneeze guard.

Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Yogurt and pies in the self-serve refrigerator did not have the ingredient labels on the packages.

White Oak Station

1140 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Priority violations: Sanitizer to the three-compartment sink was empty. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager. Men’s restroom lacked handwashing signage. Cooking equipment was stored on dirty cardboard and had dust and debris on the pans and racks. Facility bags ice and bagged ice did not include the name and place of business.

April 2 Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School

2005 S. 12th St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Facility lacked irreversible registering temperature indicator for mechanical dish machine.

Core violations: No certified food protection manager on staff. Accumulation of food debris around working parts of can opener.

Chuck E. Cheese

2006 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Less than 100 ppm quaternary ammonium sanitizer detected in three-compartment sink.

Core violations: None

Meals on Wheels of Benton County

2004 S. 13th St. Rogers

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Facility was using a no-splash formula bleach that is not intended for use in sanitization or disinfection.

Core violations: None Pangolo’s Bakery 1981 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs Priority violations: Employee did not wash hands between task changes. Pan of raw pork was stored over ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator. Employee was not sanitizing utensils/ equipment after washing. No sanitizer water was made up at the three-compartment sink. Tamales were at 100 degrees in the stock pot on the stove. Tamales were at 78 degrees on the line for to-go orders. Sandwiches on display were at 78 degrees. Food was not date-marked as needed. Priority foundation violations: No cold water was available at the handwashing sink. Water was too hot to wash hands properly for the required length of time without cold water. No thermometer was available to use to check food temperatures. Facility was using a brush not designed for food service for egg wash. Rolling table surface was cracked exposing the particle board underneath.

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. No test strips were on location at the time of inspection. No drain plugs were available to hold water/sanitizer in the three-compartment sink.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen

2325 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Multiple floor tiles were chipped or broken throughout facility.

QDOBA Mexican Eats

2005 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 100, Rogers Priority violations: Shrimp sauce was being held at 52 degrees in lowboy refrigerator near grill. Spring was broken on water supply hose to three-compartment sink and the hose was hanging below rim level of sink. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Seal was broken on lowboy refrigerator near grill causing door to remain open and was not maintaining cold-holding temperatures. Accumulation of food debris in the bottom portion of the cold-holding preparation table. Accumulation of grease and debris beneath and behind grill.

Rogers High School

2300 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Surfaces of cutting boards had deep scratches, scoring and dark staining.

Taqueria El Cunado

2850 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Hand sink nearest cash register was filled with dishes and utensils. Handsink nearest dry storage area lacked paper towels. Employee cellphone and keys were resting on prep areas and cutting board. No test strips were available. Core violations: Cardboard boxes of food items were being stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Posted permit valid only for Springdale location.

Taqueria Michoacan

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

Priority violations: Employees were not washing their hands when changing tasks or as needed. Interior of freezer where mugs are stored was visibly dirty. Mug mouth contact surfaces were in contact with dirty frost/ice. Employees were not sanitizing dishes after washing. Beans in the steam table were at 108 degrees. Flan in front cooler was at 44 degrees. Queso and the chicken in the walk-in cooler were not at 41 degrees or below. Items were not date-marked as needed. Spray bottle of sanitizer was not labeled with contents. Container was stored on top of uncovered ham. The bottom of the container was in contact with the ham. Unknown debris/food visible on the ham. Food was stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

Priority foundation violations: Employee uncovered beverage was on the preparation table next to open food. Food and what looked like beverages being dumped down the handwashing sink. Sink was not clean. Clean dishes were stored in crates on the drain boards of the three-compartment sinks were getting dirty again with splash/sprays while washing dishes. Dirty dishes were stacked high in the sink and coming into contact with clean dishes. Clean dishes were stored on visibly dirty drain boards. There was a gap in the bottom of the back exterior door. The gap was large enough to allow insects or rodents access to the facility. Beverage bottle was stored in the ice used for beverages. Ice scoop was stored with handle down in the ice bin. Clean containers used for food storage were stored on the floor in the kitchen area.

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. Spray bottle of sanitizer was too strong. Fly strips were hanging in the food preparation area over clean equipment and food. Fabric curtain between the kitchen and servers area was visibly dirty. Interior of the walk-in door was greasy and had food debris on it. Permit was not posted in customer view.

Target Cafe

2404 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Dish simulating disc thermometer reached 153 degrees in mechanical dish machine. Facility lacked irreversible temperature registering indicator for mechanical dish machine.

Core violations: None

April 3 CAVA

4007 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

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

Chick-fil-A

4001 W. Walnut St., Rogers Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Paper towel dispenser nearest breading station was not functioning.

Core violations: Posted permit was expired.

Taqueria Lucha

1002 S.E. Fifth St., Bentonville Priority violations: Rice was being held at 126 degrees and beans were being held at 129 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: Sanitizer bottle was not labeled with contents of container.

Core violations: No chlorine test strips were available.

Village Inn

2300 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Sanitizer buckets did not have a detectable level of quat sanitizer solution.

Core violations: Food containers were cracked and missing edges.

Whataburger

4335 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

Priority violations: Gravy was being held at 126 degrees and chicken tenders at 122 degrees in hot-holding. Priority foundation violations: Sliced cheese removed from original packing with a label to discard four days prior to date of inspection.

Core violations: An accumulation of grease, dirt and debris was on floors and coving surfaces near mop sink and beneath ice machine. The following establishments had no violations this reporting period: March 25 — Linda’s Kids Home Daycare, 1014 N. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge; Ruth Barker Middle School, 500 S.E. 18th St., Bentonville; So Chill Eat, 1004 S. Mount Olive St., Suite O, Siloam Springs; Taco Bell, 179 Lee Town Road, Pea

Ridge; Wild About Learning Academy,

1100 S.E. 22nd St., Bentonville March 26 — Bentonville High School, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville; Bentonville High School North, 1801 S.E. J St.,

Bentonville; Building Bridges at BHS, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville; Explore &

Discover Preschool, 201 N.W. Second

St., Bentonville; Old High Middle School, 406 N.W. Second St., Bentonville; Wee

Friends Discovery Center, 201 N.E. Second St., Bentonville March 27 — Circle K, 3209 S.W. Second St., Bentonville; Evening Star Elementary School, 9649 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Bentonville; Janie Darr Elementary School, 6505 Mount Hebron Road, Rogers; Kids Academy, 211 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge; Siloam Springs

School MNTNC-Nutri, 920 S. College St., Siloam Springs; Walgreens, 440 U.S.

412 East, Siloam Springs

March 28 — Arby’s, 111 S. Dixieland Road, Lowell; Boys & Girls Club, 409 S. Eighth St., Rogers; Casey’s, 3209 N.E.

11th St., Bentonville; Choo Choo’s Pizza, Fireworks & More, 120 W. Rose St., Rogers; The Goddard School, 3702 S.W. H St., Bentonville; Jersey Mike’s Subs,

3316 S.W. I St., Suite 2, Bentonville;

Mobius, 8313 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Bentonville; Old Wire Road Elementary

School, 3001 S. Old Wire Road, Rogers; Walmart Neighborhood Market Food Store, 1817 S. Eighth 1791 St., Forest Rogers Hills

March 29 — Casey’s,

Osage Creek Elementary Blvd., School, Bella Vista; 3001 S.W. Featherston Road, 3604 N.W. Bentonville; Frontage The Road, Bend Suite NWA, 8, Bentonville April 1 — Kindle MDO and Weekday Preschool, 1201 McCollum Drive, Bentonville; Life Way Christian School, 351 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton; Seventh

Day Adventist Church, 301 N. 33rd St., Rogers; Sonic Drive-In, 360 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton April 2 — ABC Happy Kids Learning Academy, 1700 W. Commerce Drive,

Rogers; Bellview Elementary School, 5400 S. Bellview Road, Rogers; Fairview Elementary School, 3131 W. Garrett Road, Rogers; Jiffy Trip, 1310 W. Walnut St., Rogers April 3 — Discovery Bridge Preschool, 1715 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista; Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1904 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers; JJ’s Grill, 4500 W. Walnut St., Suite 3, Rogers

WASHINGTON COUNTY March 25 E-Z Mart - Food Store

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

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Test strips were not available.

Great American Cookies

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 1515, 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.

Mochi Xo

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 1390, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Refrigerators lacked a thermometer.

Sam’s Club - Cafe

1517 Gene George Blvd., Springdale Priority violations: An employee plated food with gloves that were changed but hands were not washed. Employees were wearing gloves to clean with and not removing after cleaning. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

March 26

Arby’s 7460 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: The buckets of sanitizer were at 68 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Auntie Anne’s

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite K03, Fayetteville

Priority violations: Sour cream and small sausages/hot dogs were at 43 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. Retail food permit expired 9/2023.

Crossover Nutrition

2000 N. Crossover Road, Suite 6, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Restroom lacked food employee handwashing notice posted.

Daylight Donuts - Incubator

3196 N. College Ave., Suite 4, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Food employee drink cup stored in the food prep area lacked a lid. A bowl was located in the handwashing sink basin in warewashing area.

Fayetteville Taco & Tamale Co.

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

Priority violations: An employee was observed to recontaminate his hands by not using a clean barrier to touch the surface of the faucet knob. An employee was observed touching readyto-eat foods with his bare hands. The handwash sinks in the kitchen area, the warewashing area and the drink

station were observed to have food residue and being used to dump food. The handwash sink in the kitchen area was obstructed by a bowl. Chicken poblano enchiladas were reheated to 126 degrees. Four deep containers of cheese dip were at 104 degrees in the walk-in cooler after approximately four hours of cooling. Chicken, chorizo, shredded cheese and tomato salsa were all at 44 degrees in a cold-hold unit after approximately 1.5 hours. Five containers of refried beans did not have a date-mark label and the date on which they were prepared could not be determined.

Priority foundation violations: Chicken, beef and hush puppies mix did not have a time-mark label indicating the discard time.

Core violations: Chicken was thawing on a counter at room temperature.

It’s Sa Wrap

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 1370, Fayetteville

Priority violations: Several prepared food items with meat in the walk-in cooler did not have date-marking. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Cardboard boxes with foam containers and cups were stored in contact with the floor. Container in fry machine was not clean. Working tables and shelves were not clean. Floor in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, food prep area and warewashing areas was not clean with noticeable grease and food debris.

McAlister’s Deli

4055 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Walk-in cooler lacked a working thermometer. Food employees lacked beard protection. Employee was wearing a wristwatch. Cardboard box with food containers was stored in contact with the floor. Surfaces of shelves and front of warewashing area was dirty with food debris and was rusty. Lid of one prep table was repaired with a red duct tape used to hold lid in place. Door of freezer didn’t close well and had ice accumulation around floor. Prep table interior was dirty with water accumulation. A service sink was not available, repeat violation. Wall and floor in food preparation area were not clean.

Noodles Italian Kitchen

3748 Mall Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Food employee in bar area touched ready-to-eat food when cutting lemons with bare hands. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Garbage dumpster drain was not covered. Garbage dumpster had only one of the two original lids. All floors in food preparation area had noticeable water accumulation and food debris and were not smooth and easy to clean. Facility lacked adequate illumination in food preparation area, warewashing area and back room.

Quality Suites

1099 Rieff St., Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: No food safety training for managers has been taken by any employee.

Starbucks

2410 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: One food employee lacked a hair restraint for his head. A bucket containing chemical sanitizing solution for storing wiping cloths between uses was on the floor below the front counter.

Flying Burrito Co.

3200 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Handwashing sink in food preparation area had a utility cart stored in front it. Core violations: An employee lacks food protection manager certification. Food employee handled cooked tortilla chips with bare hand. Food employee lacked beard restraint. Non-stick interior of cooking pan was damaged. Outside bulk garbage receptacle lid was open. Several floor tiles in warewashing area lacked installation. Sections of painted ceiling covering were damaged. Several light bulb/ballasts in back food preparation area lacked replacement. Ventilation hood was not operational. Posted retail food permit expired 05/31/2023.

March 27 Bayyari Elementary School

2199 Scottsdale Ave., Springdale Priority violations: Three canned foods were dented in the seal/lid in the dry food storage room.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The metal protection panel at the end of the dish washing machine was being kept in place with paper tape. Garbage dumpster drain was unplugged.

Circle K

758 W. North St., Fayetteville Priority violations: Chicken sandwiches marked to be discarded at 10 a.m. were still being presented for sale at 10:42 a.m.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The handwash sink in the kitchen area was obstructed by a trash can. No paper towels or means of hand drying were available at the handwash sink in the kitchen.

E-Z Mart - Food Store

1950 N. Leverett Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: The interior food contact surfaces of the ice chutes had organic buildup.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Clean cups for consumer self-service drinks were next to a handwash sink that lacked a splash guard.

Elkins High School

345 N. Center St., Elkins Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Walk-in refrigerator storage shelving and cooling unit fan shrouds lacked cleaning.

Elkins Middle School

349 N. Center St., Elkins Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Two sections of painted wall and corner areas were damaged in the mechanical warewashing area.

Graduate

70 N. East Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: The quaternary sanitizer at the three-compartment sink was being dispensed at 63 degrees. Priority foundation violations: The sink in the food preparation area did not have hand cleanser. The handwash sink in the coffee/storage area did not have paper towels.

Core violations: None

Holiday Inn an IHG Hotel Tiffany Grill

1500 S. 48th St., Springdale Priority violations: Deli meat and cheese on the prep line lacked dates. Salad and olives in the cooler lacked dates.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A single-use dip container was being stored in the Ranch on the cook line.

McDonald’s

1641 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Ice cream mix was in an unlidded and uncovered bucket in the walk-in cooler.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Mission Networks Dining Hall at Ecclesia College

9653 Nations Drive, Springdale Priority violations: Prepared chicken in refrigerator lacked date-marking. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Ventilation hood had accumulation of dust and grease. Seal was missing beneath door of outdoor walk-in cooler causing a large gap between the bottom door and ground surface.

Na’guara

3445 S. Old Missouri Road, Space 103, Springdale

Priority violations: Salsa with mayonnaise was at 45 degrees in refrigerator and salsa with garlic and mayonnaise was at 67 degrees on the top of the grill.

Priority foundation violations: There was not verifiable documentation that employees had been informed about their responsibility to report health issues. Articles and food debris were inside the handwashing sink basin. 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. Two refrigerators lack a thermometer. Test strips were not available. Surfaces inside refrigerators were not clean.

Pearl’s Books

28 E. Center St., Suite 120, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: A handwash sink was being used to store dirty cups and a dish-cleaning sponge.

Ridge View Group Home

12958 Arkansas 112, Cave Springs Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat items in refrigerator. Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment were not routinely being sanitized. Items are cleaned with detergent but not sanitized before use after cleaning. Core violations: No documentation of a certified food protection manager on staff. No sanitizer test strips were available.

Subway

121 W. Township St., Suites 19-20, Fayetteville

Priority violations: An employee recontaminated her hands after handwashing by not using a clean barrier to touch the surface of the faucet knob. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Willis D. Shaw Elementary School

4337 Grimsley Road, Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Facility lacked irreversible registering dish simulating thermometer for hot water sanitizing in the warewashing machine. Core violations: None

March 28 AM Donuts and Kolaches

1771 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Two pans of sausage rolls in display case lacked discard time-marking.

Core violations: An employee lacked food protection manager certification. Posted retail food permit expired 9/30/2023.

Best Western Windsor Suites

1122 S. Futrall Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: Apples for consumer self-service operations were not protected from contamination by the consumers.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Boston Mountain Brewing

121 W. Township St., Suite 11, Fayetteville

Priority violations: The inside of the ice machine had organic buildup and water was dripping from the buildup onto the ice.

Priority foundation violations: A chemical spray bottle containing Lysol was labeled inaccurately as “degreaser”. The facility lacked quaternary sanitizer test strips.

Core violations: The handwashing sink was obstructed by a trash can.

Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room

701 W. North St., Fayetteville Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: A non-service dog entered the retail food establishment and passed through the kitchen next to the warewashing area. Core violations: None

Quality Inn / Econo Lodge

1000 S. Futrall Drive, Fayetteville Priority violations: The facility lacked sanitizer for warewashing at the three-compartment sink. Priority foundation violations: Waffle mix and milk were on the counter at room temperature without a time-mark label. Facility lacked internal probe food thermometer or refrigerator thermometer. Visibly soiled wiping cloths were being stored on the counter in front of the microwave. Test strips to test the strength of the chemical sanitizer were not available in the facility. Core violations: No means for hand drying was available at the handwash sink.

La Otra Tex-Mex - Mobile

1134 Butterfield Coach Road, Springdale

Priority violations: Faucet in three-compartment sink was leaking and facility disconnected the water to the pump causing there to be no running water available at handwashing and three-compartment sinks. Handwashing sink lacked paper towels. Facility was using a grill outside of the mobile unit for cooking meat. Chemical sanitizer was not available. Beef/ brisket was cooked to 128 degrees internal temperature. Baked potatoes in top small steam table were at 119 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: Flies were present inside the food mobile in the food preparation area.

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 lacked a thermometer. Wiping cloths were left on prep table. Equipment was not clean. Working table, sinks and shelf were not clean. Retail food permit expired 10/31/23.

McDonald’s

4600 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: The bottom of the cold-holding unit for milk had dirty water on the bottom. Core violations: None

Patrick’s Burgers

3976 Elm Springs Road, Springdale Priority violations: Two covered containers of sliced tomatoes were stored below a shelf of raw beef patties. Gravy in hot-holding was at 95 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.

Springdale Parks & Recreation Rec Center

1906 Cambridge St., Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Concentration of chlorine was at 200 ppm. Core violations: None

T&T Diner

17440 U.S. 412 East, Springdale Priority violations: None

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

March 29 Cafe Con Chisme

317 W. Emma Ave., Springdale Priority violations: Two plastic bags of tamales from unapproved source were in the refrigerator. Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food and deli meat in the prep table. Salsa verde, salsa roja and beans did not have date-marking.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Food employee was wearing a ring and bracelet. Retail food permit was not posted.

Holiday Gardens at Arkanshire

5000 Arkanshire Circle, Springdale Priority violations: Red and yellow onions were adulterated and visibly damaged. Butter packages labeled “keep refrigerated” were on the tables at 74 degree room temperature. Priority foundation violations: Cans of spaghetti sauce and cocktail sauce were dented at the top and bottom seams causing a separation of the seal and potentially exposing the product to contamination and bacterial growth. No time-marks, records or logs were observed for butter packages labeled “keep refrigerated” that remained on the tables during service.

Core violations: The surface of the counters of the steam table were damaged, not smooth and not easily cleanable with cracks, water accumulation and exposed parts of absorbent raw wood. The trays used to deliver food were damaged making them not smooth and not easily cleanable.

Guido’s Pizza

4275 S. Thompson St., Suite C, Springdale

Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: The handwash sink in the kitchen area was immediately adjacent to a food prep table that contained toppings for pizzas and other food items, exposing the food and food contact surface to chemical contamination by the potential of soap splashing onto the food contact surface and the food. Core violations: The gaskets of the walk-in cooler and the refrigerator at the bar area were damaged. Dirty cardboard and food debris were observed inside the walk-in cooler.

Jade China Restaurant

1046 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: Employee was peeling peas after returning to station from another area without washing hands. Priority foundation violations: Pans of food were stacked on top of each other with no cover. Foods in pans in a cooling phase were not vented for cooling. Core violations: None

Maggie Moo’s

3155 N. College Ave., Suite 100A, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The handwash sink closest to the cookie station had icing in the basin and was draining slowly. An employee was wearing multiple bracelets on her wrists. The floor of a freezer unit had food debris buildup. The permit was expired.

Pizza Hut

2921 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Retail food permit was not posted.

Subway

5204 S. Thompson St., Springdale Priority violations: In the serving line cold-hold unit, salami was at 45 degrees, Pepper jack cheese at 45 degrees, Capicola at 52 degrees, white American at 49 degrees, white cheese at 51 degrees, mozzarella at 53 degrees, chicken strips at 55 degrees, seasoned chicken strips at 54 degrees, shredded chicken at 51 degrees, tuna at 44 degrees, beef at 60 degrees and roast beef at 49 degrees after approximately an hour. Priority foundation violations: No person in charge was present upon the inspector’s arrival at the facility. Core violations: The cold-hold unit containing meats and cheeses was not be maintaining food items at 41 degrees or below.

Waffle House

1281 S. 48th St., Springdale Priority violations: Diced ham and tomatoes at 50 degrees in the cold-holding unit.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Hot water sanitation machine was producing water temperatures of 153 degrees after four cycles. Towels being used for wiping the cutting boards were not being stored in chemical sanitation.

April 1 JJ’s Grill

1271 Steamboat Drive, Suite 7, Fayetteville

Priority violations: An open bottle of garlic parmesan sauce was on the shelf in the unrefrigerated dry storage area.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Facility did not have a written cleanup procedure for bodily fluids. A container of food was being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. There were damaged and missing floor tiles/grout in the kitchen. There was water damage to the wall behind the bar. A wallet was sitting on the food contact surface of a clean plate on the rack.

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

2901 E. Zion Road, Suite 19, Fayetteville

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: In the walk-in refrigerator, a container of blended beans and a container of chile con carne preparation had illegible date-markings.

Core violations: One mechanical ventilation hood filter was damaged.

Mango’s Gourmet Taco Shop Mobile

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

Priority violations: In the mini fridge, green salsa was at 53 degrees and red salsa was at 52 degrees. Priority foundation violations: Foods in the walk-in were marked with dates ranging from 3/24/24 to 04/07/24. Format for dating food was inconsistent. Facility had run out of test strips. Core violations: None

Pilot Travel Center

5660 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: The reach-in cooler holding the sandwiches was holding food at 44 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Prairie Street Bar & Tap

495 W. Prairie St., Suite 101, Fayetteville

Priority violations: Food employee handled sliced fruit to garnish customer’s drink cup with bare hand. Service sink fill hose was attached to faucet head and end of hose was stored in basin. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Food employee drink cup lacked a lid. Men’s restroom lacked food employee handwashing notice. The side door of the establishment opening to the outside was propped open. Front bar glass storage shelving and box fan shroud lacked cleaning. Retail food permit expired 08/31/23.

Prism Education Center

2855 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: The mechanical warewashing machine using hot water for final sanitizing measured a rinse temperature of 117 degrees. Core violations: A maximum registering device was unavailable for heated water sanitizing.

Promesa de Dios Belkin

St., Suite A4,

2201 S. Thompson Springdale

Priority violations: Several ready-to-eat foods were uncovered in the refrigerators. Food contact surfaces were not sanitized after cleaning. Rice and curtido at 46 degrees in food prep area refrigerator. Tamales, curtido and salsa at 44 degrees in dining room refrigerator. Tamales prepared Saturday did not have date-marking. Several other food items with more than 24 hours of preparation did not have date-marking. Priority foundation violations: Original containers of cream were used to store salsas and cooked vegetables. 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 handwashing sink in restroom lacked a handwashing sign. Two refrigerators had thermometers intended for oven use. Clean utensils were stored inside sink used to clean the mop. Test strips were not available. Public restroom door was open and lacked self-closing equipment.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

633 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown Priority violations: Three buckets of quaternary ammonium compound were at below 75 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

April 2 Blu Fin Sushi & Bar

4276 W. Sunset Ave., Suite B, Springdale Priority violations: Shrimp and chicken partially fried were in a pan by the fryer at 75 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

El Rio Mexican Food

300 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: New food preparation area did not have access to a handwash sink. Fish ceviche dated 03/26 was in walk-in cooler. 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. TCS food (panza) was thawing at room temperature. Two-door cooler and cold equipment for fruit lacked thermometers.

From Caterpillars to Butterflies Christian Daycare

90 Southwinds Road, Farmington Priority violations: An employee washed her hands and then turned off faucet without a barrier.

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. Disposable plates and bowls were being stored on the floor of the dry storage closet. Permit expired 05/31/2023.

Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria

1267 Steamboat Drive, Suite 22, Fayetteville

Priority violations: A carton of eggs was above ready-to-eat food. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: The ice scoop was in direct contact with the top of the ice maker. Cutting boards on the prep table were heavily stained and scored.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

3055 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: A cleaned and sanitized deli meat slicer had food debris and was visibly soiled.

Priority foundation violations: Fried chicken, okra, mashed potatoes, shrimp, rotisserie chicken and other food items did not have records or stickers indicating the time they should be discarded.

Core violations: None

Harps - Food Store

3055 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: The quaternary sanitizer at the produce sink did not reach 200 ppm.

Priority foundation violations: The handwash sink at the meat cooler was obstructed by a bucket full of water and chemical spray bottles. The hot water at the handwash sink located in the meat cooler did not reach 100 degrees. Chemical spray bottles were on the produce handwash sink and the meat cooler handwash sink. Core violations: The gaskets of both doors of the walk-in produce cooler were damaged. The floor of the walkin cooler of the produce area was observed to have multiple deep cracks, making it not smooth and not easily cleanable.

Kum & Go

500 S. Thompson St., Springdale Priority violations: Pizza in hot-holding at 125 degrees.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

La Sirenita Restaurant

505 Thomas Blvd., Springdale Priority violations: Sliced beef at 115 degrees and beef soup at 109 degrees. Reach-in cold-holding unit was holding food at 45 degrees. Priority foundation violations: Utensils were stored in the utensil container with the eating surfaces up.

Core violations: None

Las Cazuelas Cocina Mexicana

428 Holcomb St., Springdale Priority violations: Container with raw beef was stored above a container with spinach in the prep table. Raw chorizo at 68 degrees and cream at 70 degrees above the food prep table. Packaged bakery products for customer self-service, located in dining room, lacked labels.

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. Ice scoop was stored with the handle in contact with the ice.

Ronda’s Roadhouse

504 E. 15th St., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: An employee lacked food protection manager certification.

On-demand water heater in restroom was dripping water into a container below.

San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar

3722 N. Front St., Fayetteville Priority violations: None Priority foundation violations: Food employees used their washed hands to turn off faucet handles instead of using disposable towel.

Core violations: Food employee had a sandwich and a drink without a lid stored in food preparation area.

Whole Hog Cafe

3009 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: An employee recontaminated his hands by touching the surface of the faucet knob immediately after handwashing without using a clean barrier. An employee did not wash his hands when switching tasks from warewashing to cooking. The chlorine sanitizing solution at the three-compartment sink was below 50 ppm. Rib glaze barbecue sauce and low sugar barbecue sauce, labeled “refrigerate after opening” were open and stored on racks at room temperature of 71 degrees for approximately two hours. A chemical spray bottle was on a rack next to spices and salt. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Two employees did not have beard restraints. The gasket of a warmer by the serving line was damaged. The sanitizer mixer at the three-compartment sink was not mixing chlorine at the approved concentration nor the approved temperature.

April 3 Acambaro Mexican Restaurant

2605 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Cheese dip was cooling at 85 degrees at two hours. Priority foundation violations: Chiles rellenos and tamales lacked date-mark labels in the walk-in cooler.

Core violations: None

Arby’s

908 S. Thompson St., Springdale Priority violations: Chicken tenders in the hot-holding well at 125 degrees. Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: None

Asbell Elementary School

1500 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: At the salad bar lettuce was at 54 degrees, cucumbers at 57 degrees and Ranch dressing cups labeled “keep refrigerated” were at 54 degrees after approximately one hour. Priority foundation violations: Handwashing sink by the warewashing area was obstructed by two trash cans. Core violations: The handwashing sink by the warewashing area lacked signage.

Black Bear Diner

4078 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Food employee was wrapping silverware and touched the food contact surface with bare hands. Priority foundation violations: Three spray bottles with chemical products did not have a labels. Cooked meat and cheesecake at 41 degrees were uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Core violations: None

CD’s Coffee

1245 N. Center St., Elkins Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Unable to verify any employee had food protection manager certification.

El Chefe Mexican Cuisine

802 Airport Ave., Suite 207, Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Wiping cloth used to clean tables was left on the table.

Core violations: At least one employee that 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.

El Taco Loco

2175 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: A bucket was in the basin of the handwash sink. The shellstock was separated from the original container and the person-incharge stated an employee discarded the tag. In the walk-in cooler, pico de gallo, sauces, chopped vegetables and other food items lacked date-mark labels. Eggs as huevos rancheros were being offered on the menu but the menu lacked a consumer advisory disclosure and asterisking.

Core violations: The facility lacked a certified food protection manager. An employee used a cloth to dry the cleaned and sanitized utensils.

La Esquina Salvadorena

St., Suite E,

1300 N. Thompson Springdale

Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Four containers of meat in the reach-in cooler were uncovered. Foods in the walk-in cooler lacked date-marking.

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.

FarmFit Nutrition

56 Yukon Way, Suite 1, Farmington Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: Evidence of rodent activity.

Core violations: None

Kids Unlimited Learning Academy

1268 Electric Ave., Springdale Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Thawing bag of strawberries in the refrigerator on a top shelf had liquid dripping on packaged readyto-eat food. New shelves were made of wood, a noncleanable material.

La Huerta Mexican Restaurant

1860 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville Priority violations: Several containers of dry foods (spices, flour) in storage areas were uncovered.

Priority foundation violations: Soda fountain gun nozzle in bar area lacked cleaning.

Core violations: Food employee drink cup stored in food preparation area was uncovered. Back employee handwashing sink lacked employee handwashing notice posted. Two packages of frozen shrimp were thawing at room temperature. Two shelving units for dry food storage were lined with corrugated fiberboard. Outside bulk garbage receptacle lid was open.

Leverett Elementary School

1124 Cleveland St., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: An employee washed her hands at the two-compartment sink using the rinse basin. Core violations: None

Mong Dynasty Restaurant

3101 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Priority violations: Eggs were stored over ready-to-eat noodles in the walkin cooler.

Priority foundation violations: A tub containing rice was stored on the handwash sink. A tub containing raw chicken was stored directly on the floor and blocking the handwash sink. Zucchini was uncovered in a cold-hold reach-in unit and broccoli was uncovered in the walk-in cooler.

Core violations: Chicken was thawing on the floor at room temperature. Harborage conditions for pests were observed in the dry storage room. Rodent droppings were observed on the floor of the storage area. Cardboard was lining shelves throughout the kitchen. Aluminum foil was lining areas of the grill.

Pattaya Thai Sushi

1210 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Priority violations: Rice in hot-holding was at 125-130 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.

Ven Mart

2103 S. Powell St., Suite A, Springdale Priority violations: Packaged on-site foods did not have labels or the labels were incomplete or not accurate in the list of ingredients.

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: Restrooms lacked a trash can with a lid.

Washington Regional Medical Center

3215 N. Northhills Blvd., Fayetteville Priority violations: None

Priority foundation violations: None Core violations: One container of drink base powder was not labeled. A portion of the wall and coving by the dish washing machine that was damaged.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period: March 25 — Fast Trax, 248 W. Bowen Blvd., Goshen; FujiSan at Sam’s Club, 1517 S. 56th St., Springdale; George Junior High School, 3200 S. Powell St., Springdale; The Sale Barn Cafe, 1581 E. Emma Ave., Springdale; Sam’s Club - Deli/Bakery, 1517 Gene George Blvd., Springdale; Sam’s Club - Food Store, 1517 Gene George Blvd., Springdale March 26 — PACE of the Ozarks, 813 Founders Park Drive E., Suite 107, Springdale

March 27 — Asian Combo Wok, 3445 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale; Holiday Inn an IHG Hotel - Fountain Court Bar, 1500 S. 48th St., Springdale; The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale; Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale; Road Runner, 357 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Whole Foods Market - Food Store, 3425 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Whole Foods Market - Deli/Bakery, 3425 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

March 28 — Chick-fil-A, 4180 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Ivory M. Conley Head Start / Early Head Start, 1225 Wood Ave., Fayetteville; Don Tyson School of Innovation, 2667 Hylton Road, Springdale; Springdale Public Schools SOI, 2667 Hylton Road, Springdale

March 29 — Fridha’s Mexican Kitchen & Mezcal, 405 E. Emma Ave., Springdale; Shiloh Express, 3427 S. Thompson St., Springdale

April 1 — George Elementary School, 2878 S. Powell St., Springdale; Ozark Natural Foods, 380 S. College Ave., Fayetteville April 2 — Whole Hog Cafe - Mobile, 3009 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

April 3 — Domino’s, 1814 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville; Ridgerunner Cafe, 295 Kelli St., Farmington; EOA Children’s House / The Cockpit Catering Co., 260 Victory Lane, Springdale