Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Restaurant inspections
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.
BENTON COUNTY May 2 City Pump
623 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: A spray bottle was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: No test strips were available for quaternary sanitizer.
Crepes Paulette
3 Tamworth Circle, Bella Vista No violations.
Loafin Joe’s
623 W. Walnut St., Rogers Critical violations: Employee was not wearing gloves while making a sandwich.
Noncritical violations: None
Louisiana Influence
801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Sink needs to be sealed before opening.
Papa John’s
231 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: A scrubbing pad was stored in the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: None
Saigon Local
623 W. Walnut St., Rogers No violations.
The Kabab - Mobile
216 N. Main St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Fresh water hose is not indicated to be safe for food use.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
3351 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers
Critical violations: Portioned bags of chicken and other food items are being stored above the load line, repeat violation. Employee used preparation sink to wash hands. Portioned chicken was not cooled in accordance to established procedures, repeat violation. Portioned chicken that was stored above the load line was at 50 to 61 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Two cutting boards are no longer in good condition and need repair or replacement, repeat violation.
Wingstop
231 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 1, Bentonville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The ice machine door needs cleaning.
May 3 Angels All Around Me
920 S. Carl St., Siloam Springs Critical violations: All employees must be trained in proper handwashing procedures. Employee did not wash hands before proceeding to put on gloves. Employee made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the infant room. Hard boiled eggs were stored in the carton that previously contained raw eggs. Hot dogs were heated to 90 degrees, must heat to 165 degrees or above. Food was not date marked as needed.
Noncritical violations: Employees personal foods were stored with the establishment’s food.
Community Bowl
1490 U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Pizza preparation table was not holding foods at 41 degrees or below. Foods were not date marked as needed. Bottles of essential oils were stored on or next to food preparation area.
Noncritical violations: Equipment needs cleaning.
Marvin’s
203 N. Bloomington St., Lowell Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Water was accumulating in the floor of the walkin cooler for produce and the walk-in cooler for eggs; floors must be kept clean and dry.
Subway
200 Bloomington St., Suites A & B, Lowell
No violations.
Tater’s Fresh Grill
109 S. Bloomington St., Lowell No violations.
Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli/Bakery
935 S. Holly St., Siloam Springs No violations.
May 4 BCFA
7640 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville
Critical violations: The hot water is not working in the kitchen. Noncritical violations: None
Boys & Girls Club of Siloam Springs
655 Heritage Court, Siloam Springs
No violations.
Hot Dog Alley - Mobile
13 Harborough Lane, Bella Vista No violations.
Kind Kitchen - Mobile
16101 Chinquapin Lane, Gravette No violations.
Kona Ice - Mini Mart
1006 N.E. Tiger Blvd., Bentonville No violations.
Purple Banana
658 Weston Circle, Cave Springs Critical violations: Raw hamburger meat was stored above bags of lettuce and cheese.
Noncritical violations: None
Las Delicias Taqueria & Panade
935 W. Tulsa St., Suite B, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Foods were not being cooled in accordance to established procedures. Chorizo on the stove top was not at 135 degrees or above. Refrigerator was not holding food at 41 degrees or below. Food items were not date marked as needed; some foods were held past discard date.
Noncritical violations: A plastic bottle was covering the sprayer.
May 7 Airport Plaza
7402 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville
No violations.
Angus Jack
1001 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville
Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands between handling chemicals and food preparation, repeat violation; employee did not wash hands between handling raw meat and ready-to-eat food. Grilled onions were not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding. Spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled correctly.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints and beard restraints as needed.
Casey’s General Store
111 Main St., Centerton Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: Two employees’ drink cups did not have lids.
Catering Concepts
903A N. Bloomington St. Suites 101-102, Lowell
No violations.
Daylight Donuts
200 S. Bloomington St., Suite J, Lowell
No violations.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
105 S. Dixieland Road, Lowell Critical violations: Beans were at 127 degrees in the hot holding well.
Noncritical violations: None 401-439 Centerton Blvd., Centerton No violations.
Iceology La Carreta
521 S. Bloomington St., Lowell Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat limes in the cooler.
Noncritical violations: Food preparation employees were not wearing proper hair restraints. No test strips for chlorine sanitizer were available.
May 8 Bentonville Brewing Co.
1700 S. First St., Rogers No violations.
Fast Lane Entertainment
1117 N. Dixieland St., Lowell Follow-up inspection. No violations.
Old High Middle School
406 N.W. Second St., Bentonville No violations.
WASHINGTON COUNTY May 1 Zeta Tau Alpha
530 Oakland Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no hand towels at the handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: A wiping cloth was stored on a counter top.
TK Chinese & Thai Hot Foods
2309 Magnolia Drive, Springdale Critical violations: A handwashing sink was inaccessible. Food items in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: A refrigerator did not have a thermometer. Packaged food was stored on the floor. Test strips were not available at the time of inspection. The interior of a refrigerator needs cleaning. A valid food permit is not posted.
Taqueria Leo’s
4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: Tamales were not date marked.
Noncritical violations: Foods in the refrigerator were uncovered. There was no container of sanitizer for wet wipes. Single-use containers were being reused to store foods. A supermarket plastic bag was being used for food storage. There were no test strips available.
Little Blessings
217 S. West End St., Springdale Critical violations: Milk was at 46 degrees in one of the refrigerators.
Noncritical violations: None
Lake Fayetteville Boat and Bike Rental
1330 E. Lake Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville
No violations.
Lake Fayetteville Ball Park
1153 Lake Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips were not available.
Kum & Go
4251 Elm Springs Road, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Sandwich cooler needs a thermometer. Handwashing sink drain in the kitchen needs repair.
Great American Cookie Co.
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 1515, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Bucket with chemical sanitizer did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: None
Dippin’ Dots
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Space 3042, Fayetteville
No violations.
Chi Omega
940 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Packaged food was stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Alpha Delta Pi
519 Oakland Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Containers of flour and sugar were not labeled.
May 2 Sleep Inn and Suites
1056 Rieff St., Springdale No violations.
Subway
5204 S. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: The reach-in cooler was not holding foods at 41 degrees or below; a pan of meatballs in the walk-in cooler was at 50 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
320 N. Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Flies were in the kitchen during the time of inspection.
Patina Food - Arvest Ball Park
3000 S. 56th St., Springdale Critical violations: Handwashing station at the Dippin’ Dots stand did not have water. Hot dogs in hot holding were at 125 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
Bucks of Asia
2141 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Follow-up inspection. Critical violations: Food stored in a cold holding table was at temperatures between 45 and 46 degrees; foods in the walk-in cooler were between 44 and 45 degrees. Flies were observed throughout the restaurant.
Noncritical violations: A container of rice was not labeled. Floor tiles need repair or replacement throughout the kitchen area.
Center Street Cafe
1995 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The small outdoor meat smoker lacks overhead protection and screening, repeat issue. The mop sink fill hose is attached to the faucet without a backflow prevention device, repeat issue.
China Cafe
2630 E. Citizens Drive, Suite 16, Fayetteville
No violations.
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1043 Rieff St., Springdale Critical violations: The temperature of diced cantaloupe and sliced grapefruit was at 49 degrees in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: None
G’s Ice House
11072 Arkansas 16 South, Elkins No violations.
Harps
1951 N. Center St., Elkins Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The thermometers in the meat display case are not functioning properly. Boxes of sour cream were stored on the floor of a walk-in refrigerator.
Harps - Deli/Bakery
1951 N. Center St., Elkins No violations.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
711 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: A container of sugar was not labeled.
May 3 McDonald’s
3080 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Floors in the storage area, underneath equipment in the food preparation area and the cabinet under the soda fountain need cleaning.
Nomads Music Lounge
1431 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The back door was open at the time of inspection; all outer openings of the establishment should be protected against the entry of pests. A scoop without a handle was stored in food between uses.
Savoy Tea Co.
19 E. Center St., Fayetteville No violations.
Sky Vue Lodge
22822 U.S. 71 North, Winslow No violations.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
4900 Jennifer Terrace, Springdale No violations.
Walmart Neighborhood Market Fuel Center
4716 Jennifer Terrace, Springdale No violations.
May 4 C and D Concession
1254 Steel Road, Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Must use clean wiping cloths and replace as needed. The wall, window and area behind the fryer needs cleaning.
Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria
1094 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Springdale
No violations.
Holy Cow Burgers
372 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations.
Ledbetter Elementary School
275 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington No violations.
Ramblin Man Food
3165 N. Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville
No violations.
Randall G. Lynch Elementary
359 W. Rheas Mill Road, Farmington
No violations.
Renzo’s Pasta & Italian Steakhouse
1214 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Front area needs to be cleaned before opening.
Wicked Wood Fired Pizza
12056 Hazel Valley Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: The faucet handle for cold water on the handwashing sink is stripped and needs repair. A food employee was not wearing a hair restraint, repeat issue.
May 7 Azul Tequila
960 N. 45th St., Springdale No violations.
Blue Pacific Iiakwe Mart
503 Holcomb St., Suite G, Springdale
Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: No test strips were available at the time of inspection. The restroom needs a self-closing door.
May 8 Kinley’s American Bistro
4618 N. College Ave., Fayetteville No violations.