Restaurant inspections

Information is from state Health Department records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service food store inspections unless otherwise noted. Critical violations are defined as items relating directly to factors that lead to food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations are defined as items that relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Sept. 22

Red Lobster 3885 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Current food permit is not posted.

Sept. 23

Butterflies & Frogs Too 1301 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Food employee did not follow hand-washing procedure. Require food employees to wash their hands using the procedure delineated in the Arkansas Rules and Regulations Pertaining To Food Establishments section 2-301. Food employee washed her hands in the three-compartment sink (corrected). Require food employees to use only designated handwash sinks for hand washing. Spray bottles with chemical product did not have a label with common name of the chemical. Chemical products were stored on top of refrigerator; separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single service. Label of chlorine used as sanitizer indicates air dry after applied; conditions of use. Noncritical violations: Prevent contamination of food or food contact surfaces (utensils) by other people using the kitchen. Clean tableware should be stored with face down to prevent incidental contamination.

Sept. 24

Stir Fry 88 Nori Japan 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Bucket with chemical product sanitizer for wiping cloths did not have a label. Noncritical violations: Wire shelves in walk-in-refrigerator have an accumulation of grease and particles; clean at frequency necessary to prevent accumulation. This will help prevent incidental contamination of food. Prep-table interior is not clean.

Emma Street Head Start 614 E. Emma Ave., Springdale No violations

Springdale Head Start 800 Airport Road, Springdale No violations

White Oak Station 3111 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale Critical violations: Two spray bottles with chemical solution do not have a label with the common name of the product. Packaged food or food that is in bags or packaged for self-serve by the customers must have label with name of the food, list of the ingredients and name of major food allergens, amount and name/address of the place that it packaged, such as salad, sandwich, mix fruit and nuts. Noncritical violations: Food not in the original packages for use in establishment must be identified with the common name of the food, such as sugar, brown sugar, salt, flour. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment is not clean. In food preparation area wall and ceiling is not clean; clean at frequency necessary to prevent accumulation and possible cross contamination.

Sept. 25

Malco Razorback Cinema 3956 N. Steele St., Fayetteville Critical violations: Chemical sanitizer is not available. Noncritical violations: Soda nozzles are not clean.

Great American Cookie Co. 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food workers shall wear hair restraints. Replace the broken glass of a counter. Test strips for chlorine are not available. Wall and ceiling are not clean.

Sept. 30

Casey’s General Store 3531 Old Missouri Road, Springdale Critical violations: Raw eggs are stored above packaged ready-to-eat food. Noncritical violations: Packaged food shall comply with standards of identity requirements.

Mary Maestri’s Italiano Grill 669 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Follow-up inspection: Preparation and service of raw or under-cooked beef, eggs must have a Consumer Advisory: “Under-cooked or raw beef, egg or seafood may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.” Noncritical violations: Interior of equipment, prep table, refrigerator are not clean.

Springdale Early Learning Academy 1268 Electric Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above packaged ready-to-eat food. Different food in the refrigerator have temperature above 41 degrees; packaged cheese 45 degrees, packaged yogurt 44 degrees, Ranch dressing 50 degrees, cheese in plastic bag 48 degrees. Potentially hazardous food prepared or opened container held for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food must be consumed or discarded. Discarding ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food/time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite or opened commercial container held at 41 degrees for seven days. Noncritical violations: Wire shelves in the refrigerator are not clean; also lacks cleaning the vent.

Oct. 1

Kum & Go

1220 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Garbage dumpsters lid is open.

McDonald’s 1260 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale No violations

Sonic 1328 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale No violations

Taqueria El Rey 522 Holcomb St., Springdale Critical violations: Require food employees to wash their hands using the procedure delineated in the Arkansas Rules and Regulations Pertaining To Food Establishments section 2-301. Food employees touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands; no gloves are available; they must use utensils; no bare hand contact with food or ice; use gloves, spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment. Food items on prep table with temperature above 41 degrees, lettuce 48 degrees, tomatoes 44 degrees, cheese 47 degrees, raw meat 50 degrees. Potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food must be consumed or discarded. Several prepared foods in walkin-cooler do not have a date marked. Noncritical violations: Packaged food in absorbent material must be protected from contamination by storing the food at least six inches above the floor; chips in cardboard box. Single articles are reused for storage food (sour cream container for example); single-service items must not be reused. Test strips are not available; ware washing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration. Interior of equipment and microwave are not clean. Garbage dumpsters lids are open; garbage dumpster must have its lids closed. Lacks repair to door (repeat). Retail food permit is not posted.

Oct. 2

Feltner Brothers Food Truck 2768 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Several flies in food preparation area; side door is open. Noncritical violations: None

Oct. 5

Pollo Rico Grill 1008 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Get dishwashing machine serviced; the sanitizing rinse should read between 50-100 ppm bleach. Food must be cooled to 70 degrees in two hours and down to 41 degrees in four additional hours. Noncritical violations: Supply paper towels at all handwashing sinks. The handwashing sink and aids and devices may not be used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or in any other manner other than handwashing. Wiping cloths shall be used as intended and in compliance with Regulations Pertaining To Retail Food Establishment. Store in a sanitizing solution or put them in the to be washed pile. Obtain bleach test strips.

Oct. 6

Red Kite Coffee Co. 1852 N. Crossover Road, Suite 2, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Must have a sign or poster that notifies workers to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food workers. Toilet room doors are open.

China Cafe 2630 E. Citizens Drive, Suite 16, Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food worker lacks hair restraint.

Bucks of Asia 2141 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Sink full of dirty dishes from evening before, left in sink by dish machine. Using bowls for scoops for bulk sugar and salt; the hand contact surface for these scoops are in contact with the food in the storage containers; need to use scoops that have handles or use a clean and sanitized scoop each time. Small ice machine has leak; using small container as a catch basin for leaking water; the container was full and overflowing onto kitchen floor; the container must be kept drained to prevent overflowing while in use. The ice machine needs to be repaired to prevent the water leak.

McNair Middle School 3030 E. Mission, Fayetteville No violations

Richard’s Country Meat Market 3042 Market Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Some non-food contact surfaces of equipment lack cleaning.

Core Pubs Fayetteville 3671 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville No violations

Oct. 7

Marvin’s Deli 1620 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Food packaged in retail food establishment shall be labeled as specified in law. Noncritical violations: Walk-in refrigerator and area behind mechanical slicer wall finish lacks repair (repeat).

La Quinta Inn and Suites 720 E. Millsap Road, Fayetteville Critical violations: Unless using time as a public health control, potentially hazardous cold foods must be 41 degrees or colder. Milk in pitcher at 46 degrees at time of inspection. Noncritical violations: Food temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperature. Buffet cooler and back refrigerator lacked thermometers to ensure temperature maintained 41 degrees or lower. Lacked quaternary ammonia test strips to ensure sanitizer solution is at 200 ppm.

Townplace Suites 5437 South 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: Boiled eggs lacked date to ensure they are used or discarded within seven days of preparation or opening commercial package. Noncritical violations: Food temperature measuring devices shall be accurate within 1 degree of the intended range. Cooler/freezer thermometers were both off by about 10 degrees. Food contents were within recommended storage temperatures.

American Legion Post 27 1195 S. Curtis, Fayetteville Critical violations: No bare hand contact with cornbread; use gloves, spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment. Noncritical violations: None

Marvin’s Store 1620 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Meat department worker drink container lacks a lid. Noncritical violations: Provide a supply of individual disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel at meat department handwashing sink. Bottom wall section lacks repair in meat department area. BENTON COUNTY

Sept. 26

Hot Dog Alley Pizza Trailer 13 Harborough Lane, Bella Vista No violations

Sept. 28

White Oak Station 701 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Demonstration of knowledge of food safety evident throughout the facility or by appropriate responses and actions. Employee did not know how to check sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being checked every day as needed. Raw chicken and fish stored above ready-to-eat foods (corrected). Outside of the containers inside the cappuccino machine is not clean. Food in Fresh Spot cooler is not being held at 41 degrees or below; items in cooler were 50 degrees and above; sandwiches, chili dogs and boiled eggs destroyed as needed. Do not use unit until it can be verified that it will maintain food 41 degrees. Food in walk-in not date marked as needed. Noncritical violations: Equipment for holding cold food shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperature in accordance with rules and regulations. Fresh Spot case not holding food at 41 degrees or below is a repeat violation. No color indicator for sanitizer test strips; test strips expired.

Sept. 28

Central Park Morning Star

Elementary School 1400 S.W. Liberty Ave., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Single-use utensils should be displayed handle up to prevent contamination from students.

Sept. 29

Gentry Head Start 206 S. Giles, Gentry No violations

Gentry Intermediate School 302 W. Second St., Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. The wooden shelves in the walk-in are not 6 inches off the floor. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Metal shelves in walk-in are rusty and no longer easily cleanable. The wooden shelves must be sealed so they are nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.

Walmart Express 905 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Clean around the air vents and the ceiling in the food preparation room. Condensation and ice buildup around the door and condensation unit; check seals and insulation. Permit posted but expired.

The Station 400 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Some foods in the hot holding unit were not at 135 degrees or above; unit adjusted. Food employee not wearing effective hair restraints during food preparation. Storing wrapped biscuits in cardboard boxes. Food must be stored in containers that can be washed and sanitized regularly. Wooden floor in the drink walk-in cooler is no longer in good condition; paint has peeled off surface exposing raw wood. Unfinished wood is not an approved surface for food storage. Repair as needed to bring the storage area up to current code. Surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent and durable. Paint is peeling off the surface of the frame surrounding the condensation unit in food walk-in cooler; surface is no longer smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent and durable. Condensation leak in the drink walk-in cooler causing standing water to accumulate on the floor. Moldy shelves in the food walk-in cooler. Door frame between the drink and food walk-in coolers is falling away from the frame or missing, exposing drywall and wood; other areas look like possible mold growing on the surface. One chest freezer has duct tape holding the insulation panel in place. Duct tape is not an approved repair material. One chest freezer gasket is torn. Ceiling in the food walk-in cooler is falling. Water/ condensation leaks in the cooler causing standing water to accumulate on the floor. Food must be stored to prevent water from dripping on food. Lights in food preparation/storage area, above the ice machine and food display cases are not shielded. Sept. 30

Walmart Super Center Deli/Bakery 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Cove base between pan washer and wall is no longer affixed; reattach as needed.

Shiloh Christian School 5413 Pinnacle Point Drive, Rogers Critical violations: Maintain hot food at 135 degrees or above. Noncritical violations: None

Oct. 1

La Pasadita 803 E. Main St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Missing ceiling tiles and some are not smooth and easily cleanable. Permit is current, but not visible; still in the envelope and posted where it cannot be seen.

Fatigas Sub Station 811 S. Mt. Olive, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Maintain hot food at 135 degrees or above. When cooling food, cool from 135 degrees to 70 degrees in two hours or less; from 70 degrees to 41 degrees or below in four hours or less. Maintain cold food at 41 degrees or below. Do not let lunch meats set out at room temperature during service. Foods not used in 24 hours must be date marked as needed. Noncritical violations: Effective hair restraints required for food preparation employees. Counter top surface is no longer smooth and easily cleanable; finish is wearing off the surface. Permit current, but not posted.

Oct. 2

Trinity Treehouse 1400 S.W. Susana St., Suite 4, Bentonville No violations

Ms. Michele’s Preschool 941 Walter St., Centerton No violations

Happy Trails Corral Daycare 974 Main St., Centerton Critical violations: Kitchen hot water heater out. Backed up three-compartment sink. Noncritical violations: The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests and controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises; flies presence requires solution. Chlorine test strips required.

Caterpillar Clubhouse 920 S. Carl St., Suite 1, Siloam Springs Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Drawer in the refrigerator is broken and no longer in good condition.

Suzy’s on Dogwood 881 S. Dogwood St., Siloam Springs No violations

Edibles by Zoe Catering Service 211 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: Items checked in one refrigerator were at 43 degrees; unit adjusted. Items not date marked as needed. Noncritical violations: Effective hair restraints are required for all food employees. Permit not posted.

Quality Inn 1300 Hwy. 412 W., Siloam Springs No violations

Siloam Springs Senior Center

750 Heritage Court, Siloam Springs

No violations

Oct. 5

Domino’s Pizza 2840 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Do not use for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple wipes on handwash hot/cold faucet and Red Bull can in sink. Noncritical violations: None

All In One 2811 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No prepared sanitizer onsite. Manager instructed on proper preparation with test strip verification. The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests and controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises. Fly control measures required in food prep area. Chlorine test strips required to monitor sanitizer concentration. Light tubes require protective diffuser installation.

Sonic 2 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista No violations

Little Sprouts Learning Center 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista No violations

Bella Vista Boys & Girls Club 2260 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista No violations

Oct. 6

Crumpet Tea Room Express 1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 3, Bentonville No violations

Building Bridges at Central 402 NW Second St., Bentonville No violations

Arby’s 1202 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations

Holiday Inn Express 2205 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Egg patty 126 degrees and turkey sausage 113 degrees in warmer unit; hot foods must be held at 135 degrees or above to limit bacterial growth. Noncritical violations: Hot-holding equipment does not maintain food at an internal temperature of 135 degrees or above; replace with equipment that can maintain food hot to limit bacterial growth.

Olde Tyme Expresso and Donuts 1111 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations

Eureka Pizza 1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville Critical violations: Require food employees to wash their hands using the procedure delineated in the Arkansas Rules and Regulations Pertaining To Food Establishments section. Must wash hands before gloving. Noncritical violations: None