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 25 Whole Hog Cafe

1400 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville Critical violations: Dressing was at 47 degrees and potato salad was at 46 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

May 29 American Legion Post 341

1889 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista No violations

Duffer’s Cafe

638 W. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista

No violations

Highlands Pub

1 Pamona Drive, Bella Visa Critical violations: Condiments for hot dogs were not being kept under time control when taken from cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

May 30 Bocca Italian Eatery & Pizzeria

2011 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Critical violations: There was not hand soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink near the dishwasher.

Noncritical violations: Sleeve inside the ice machine was not clean to touch.

Little Sprouts Learning Center

103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista No violations

Papa Mike’s

1 Riordan Road, Bella Vista Critical violations: Raw eggs were at an improper temperature with no time or temperature log being kept for them. There was an unlabeled squeeze bottle of water at the grill station.

Noncritical violations: None

White Oak Station

200 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers Follow-up inspection

Critical violations: Several items in cold holding were not at a temperature of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: The salad bar is not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below.

May 31 Chick-fil-A

2601 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

No violations.

Golden Corral

2605 Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: A breakfast burrito was 89 degrees on the hot holding line; foods must be maintained at 135 degree or above after being heated to 165 degrees or above. Pepperoni was at 52 degrees in the pizza preparation cooler, must be kept at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: The pizza cooler is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Kyoto Hibachi Express Food Truck

1911 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs Critical violations: Sauces in the back refrigerator were at 57 degrees. Waste water was draining onto the ground.

Noncritical violations: None

Smoothie King

2090 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

No violations

June 4 Dough Zone

704 S.W. A St., Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Food was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures.

Fresh Donuts

2308 S.E. 28th St., Bentonville Critical violations: Sanitizer bottles were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Cardboard boxes were on the floor and absorbing contents from the floor.

Pedaler’s Pub

410 S.W. A St., Bentonville No violations

Skylight Cinema/The Cutting Room

350 S.W. A St., Bentonville No violations

Smokin’ Joe’s Catering

218 S. Eighth St., Rogers Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat garlic sauce.

Noncritical violations: Employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint while preparing food. Walls in the walkin cooler were missing wall plugs.

Sonic

360 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton Critical violations: There was slime and discoloration in the ice machines.

Noncritical violations: None

Taco Bell

102 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville No violations

June 5 Community Center Kitchen

512 S. Black Ave., Sulpher Springs Follow-up inspection

No violations

Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers

113 S. Second St., Rogers No violations

Italian Garden Da Vinchis

2102-1/2 S. Eighth St., Rogers No violations

La Huerta - Mobile

129 Fowler St., Suite B, Gentry Follow-up inspection No violations

Mr. T’s Concessions

16949 W. Arkansas 102, Decatur No violations

Romina’s Bakery

1900 S. First St., Suite 3, Rogers No violations

June 6 Benton County Senior Center

3501 S.E. L St., Bentonville No violations.

Carniceria Guanjuato

400 N. Eighth St., Suite A, Rogers No violations

Crystal Bridges - Food Trailer

600 Museum Way, Bentonville Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There was no sanitizer available at the time of inspection. There were no test strips available at the time of inspection. The current retail food permit was not posted.

Eleven

600 Museum Way, Bentonville No violations

India Mart

3400 S.E. Macy Road, Suite 12, Bentonville

Critical violations: There were no signs outlining proper handwashing procedures at the handwashing sinks.

Noncritical violations: None

La Estrella Super Market

115 N. Dixieland Road, Suite 17, Rogers

Critical violations: There was not an adequate amount of hand soap at the handwashing sink; there is no sign outlining proper handwashing procedures at each handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Medications that require prescriptions were being sold without a prescription.

Pea Ridge Early Head Start

183 Hallack Lane, Pea Ridge No violations

Receiving Kitchen

600 Museum Way, Bentonville No violations.

The Fresh Market Store

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 12100, Rogers

No violations.

Gardens at Osage Terrace

3317 S.E. L St., Bentonville Critical violations: A can of food had a dent at the seal.

Noncritical violations: None

The Great Hall

600 Museum Way, Bentonville Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves.

Noncritical violations: The hand dryer at the server’s sink is not working.

WASHINGTON COUNTY May 24 Cups

675 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville No violations

Elite Catering

3582 Garland Ave., Suite 2, Fayetteville

No violations

Ridge Runner Cafe

11333 Arkansas 74 West, West Fork

No violations

The Sale Barn

1581 E. Emma Ave., Springdale No violations

West Fork Senior Activity Center

222 Webber St., West Fork No violations

May 25 Asian Market

1300 N. Thompson St., Suite L, Springdale

No violations

Farmington Senior Activity Center

340 W. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: The water at the handwashing sink is not getting hot enough.

Noncritical violations: None

Shave the Planet

1300 N. Thompson St., Springdale Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands and change gloves between tasks.

Noncritical violations: Water was dripping from ice cubes into potable water that was being used for handwashing and tempering ice cubes; water must be obtained from an approved source and clean water must be provided to temper ice and for handwashing.

TownePlace Suites

5437 S. 48th St., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Retail food permit was expired.

May 29 E-Z Mart

1540 S. 15th St., Fayetteville Critical violations: The person in charge was not available at the time of inspection. Food employee was using the three-compartment sink to wash his hands. The handwashing sink in the food preparation area has boxes of tobacco products stored in and around the basin. Ants were observed on the table in the food preparation area. A drain pipe from the mop sink is leaking, and water is overflowing onto the floor behind a bulk ice maker.

Noncritical violations: The current retail food permit is not posted visibly to the customer.

Los Alamos Market

503 Holcomb St., Suite F, Springdale

No violations

Magical Dragon Breath

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville Critical violations: Employee was reminded to wash hands and change gloves between tasks. Chemical sanitizer was not available at the time of inspection. During preparation, unpackaged food must be protected from environmental sources of contamination. The sink is not big enough to clean and sanitize utensils. There was no service letter indicating where the sewage/ wastewater is disposed.

Noncritical violations: Test strips were not available at the time of inspection; drainboards were not available for soiled and clean utensils.

Rolling Pin Cafe

2565 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Person in charge was not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food, repeat issue. Single-use containers were being reused for food storage, repeat issue.

Sonic

225 W. Main St., Farmington No violations

UofA Club Red

1021 Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations

The Golf Club at Valley View

11520 Club House Parkway, Farmington

Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have hot water, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Lights above the grill and fryer need protective shielding, repeat violation. The posted permit is expired.

Springdale Early Learning Academy

1268 Electric Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Cheese was not date marked after opening.

Noncritical violations: Dry food storage area needs to be cleaned and organized. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, food workers may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Food workers must wear hair restraints.

Stay, Play Learn Children’s Academy

81 E. Main St., Farmington Critical violations: A spray bottle of bleach and water was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

UofA Student Union - Freshens, Au Bon Pain, Sushi With Gusto

435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 104, Fayetteville

No violations

May 30 U of A The Hill at the Grill

1263 W. Cleveland St., Fayetteville No violations

Whole Foods Market - Deli/Bakery

3425 N. College Ave., Fayetteville Complaint inspection No violations

Core Pubs

101 W. Johnson Ave., Suite D, Springdale

Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: Test strips were not available at the time of inspection. The current retail food permit was not posted.

Axis Lounge

25 E. Center St., Fayetteville Critical violations: There were no signs outlining proper handwashing procedure posted at the handwashing sinks.

Noncritical violations: None

Foghorn’s Food Truck

1815 N. Green Acres Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Paper towels must be available at the handwashing sink; there was no sign outlining proper handwashing procedures near the sink. A chemical sanitizer was not available at the time of inspection.

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available at the time of inspection. The surfaces of the compartment sink, handwashing sink and refrigerator shelves need cleaning. The food preparation area needs cleaning.

McDonald’s

578 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville Critical violations: The concentration of chemical sanitizer in the dish washing machine was too low.

Noncritical violations: None

Nightbird Books

205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations

The Odd Soul

126 W. Emma Ave., Springdale Critical violations: None Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available at the time of inspection. A valid food permit is not posted.

May 31

BTX Kids Sports Experience

1204 Watson Drive, Springdale No violations

Serranos Mexican Grill & Cantina

1031 S. Krupa Drive, Fayetteville No violations

Cafe Fresco/Club Lush

112 W. Center St., Suite 100, Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no signs outlining proper handwashing procedures at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

Noncritical violations: None

Fayetteville Country Club

3335 Country Club Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Two employees in the bar area made bare hand contact with sliced fruit.

Noncritical violations: A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

6800 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 4, Springdale

Critical violations: A food employee did not wash hands and change gloves after dropping tongs onto raw beef and picking the tongs up.

Noncritical violations: None

June 1

FPS Child Nutrition Food Trailer

1000 W. Bulldog Blvd., Fayetteville No violations

June 4

La Espga De Oro Bakery

428 Holcomb St., Springdale Critical violations: There was no hand soap or paper towels at the handwashing sinks in the food preparation area or the employee restrooms. Flan was not date marked as needed. Buckets of chemical sanitizer were not labeled; a bucket of chlorine sanitizer was mixed with detergent, a label on the chlorine indicates that it should not be mixed with other products.

Noncritical violations: One refrigerator does not have a thermometer. Containers of food are not labeled with the names of the product. Several nonfood items were stored with packaged food. Bulk containers of food (flour, salt, sugar) were not covered. Several food contact and nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning and must be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Test strips were not available. The nonfood contact surfaces of bulk containers need cleaning. The lid to the garbage dumpster was open and the area around it needs cleaning. A safe system for mop drying is not available. The ventilation system in the restroom is not working properly.

La Michoacana

101 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale Critical violations: Hand soap, paper towels and hot water were not available at the handwashing sink in the food preparation area. Raw eggs were stored above packaged readyto-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. A grease trap is emitting a bad smell, and there was some overflow on the floor.

Noncritical violations: The thermometer in the preparation table was not available or not accessible to read. Packaged food and foam cups were stored in contact with the floor. A cutting board surface needs maintenance. A grease trap needs cleaning. The floor in the meat area needs repair.

Panda Restaurant

3050 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale Complaint inspection Critical violations: Chicken nuggets were at 102 degrees on the buffet. Cantaloupe was at 45 degrees on the buffet. Foods in the walk-in cooler did not have proper date marks. Raw sushi was not being monitored by time control.

Noncritical violations: Foods were not being stored in compliance with established regulations. Several areas in the establishment need cleaning including grill areas around the woks, piping behind the grills, floors (water pooling), counter (beef blood pooling), walls, walk-in cooler (food residue on floors and shelves).

Popeye’s

538 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale No violations.

June 5 Bliss Cupcake Cafe

637 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville No violations

Comfort Suites

1099 Rieff St., Springdale No violations

Patty’s Custom Cakes

1975 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale No violations

The Garden Room

215 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville No violations