Information is from state Health Department records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service 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.
May 6
El Patio Mexican Bar and Grill
1545 W. 15th St., Suite 4, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Employee's canned energy drink is open and stored inside the ice bin of ice machine; must store drinks covered and separate to prevent contamination. Food service operator observed touching multiple surfaces unclean to clean; switching cleaning duties to prep food without handwashing. Multiple prep tables and interior of the ice machine have food/debris/grease buildup. Partially cooked chicken is on the counter near serving steam table at 80 degrees, still raw in the center (discarded). Multiple potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods in cooling units and on counters at 76-79 degrees (discarded). Tamales on steam line held at 115-120 degrees (discarded). Multiple potentially hazardous foods found stored on counter and in coolers from 47-56 degrees (discarded).
Noncritical violations: Chile Rellenos stored on cloths in cooler; food must not be stored in contact with cloth linens; may not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of food. Wet wiping cloths found dirty, stored on the counter, not in sanitizer solution. Handles of coolers/doors of make table/bottoms of cooling freezer units have spills and buildup of food/grease/debris; must clean frequently. Floor tile caulking is missing and harboring debris by kitchen dishwasher and freezer/dry good storage; must repair and maintain.
May 10
Shiloh Christian Schools
1707 Johnson Road, Springdale
No violations.
El Patio Mexican Bar and Grill
1545 W. 15th St., Suite 4, Fayetteville
Follow-up inspection
Critical violations: Employee observed preparing food; changing gloves; wiping dry, dirty cloth on apron; and rinsing hands with water to go back to glove use and food preparation without properly washing hands. Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods being reheated to 120-145 degrees; must ensure food out of temperature is reheated to 165 degrees and above. Multiple potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods hot holding in steam table at 110-130 degrees; 135 degrees and above required (discarded).
Noncritical violations: None
Pho Quyen
1241 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Follow-up inspection
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: No outstanding priority issues at this time.
May 12
Alpha Omicron Pi
712 W. Maple St., Fayetteville
No violations.
Sigma Chi Fraternity
618 West Maple St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Dishwashing machine found at 0 ppm chlorine and final heat rinse of 115 degrees; neither is effective/sufficient to meet sanitizing standards. Two pans of spaghetti with meat sauce, one in hot box and one on serving line, found at 110-124 degrees; must be 135 or above (discarded or reheated).
Noncritical violations: None
Pomfret Dining Hall
31 Stadium Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Mechanical heat-sanitizing dishwasher testing below 160 degrees for heat sanitizing. Meatloaf, made of ground raw beef, cooked to temperatures from 132-178 degrees throughout, must be an even 165 degrees or above throughout product.
Noncritical violations: Bulk milk dispensing tube of bagged milk is four inches from dispensing head; must cut to one inch on diagonal.
Delta Delta Delta
920 W. Maple St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Lacked three-compartment sink in the establishment; need to replace two-compartment with three (repeat violation).
Alpha Delta Pi
519 Oakland Ave., Fayetteville
No violations.
Phi Delta Theta
208 Stadium Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
800 W. Maple St., Fayetteville
No violations.
May 13
Montessori School
57 E. Township St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employee handled baked pizza with bare hands. Three-compartment sink drain pipe flowing into grease trap is dripping.
Noncritical violations: Food employee lacks a hair and beard restraint.
Wendy's
2000 S. Pleasant St., Springdale
Critical violations: Frosty mix, 45 degrees, and ice cream mix, 42 degrees, were recorded outside the acceptable temperature range; potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41 degrees or below (correct immediately).
Noncritical violations: None
Lifesource International, Inc.
602 S. School Ave., Suite 2, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: One ceiling tile in the dry food storage area is not installed. Current retail food service permit is not displayed, and posted permit has expired.
Prism Education Center
10 S. Willow Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Food employee lacks a hair restraint.
Sunshine House
2460 N. Old Wire Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Chemical test strips are lacking for sanitization solution.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
800 W. Maple St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Dishwashing machine is not effectively sanitizing food contact surfaces as observed by 0 ppm chlorine test strip and below 160 degree heat in final rinse per thermometer; corrected.
Noncritical violations: None
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
320 N. Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Two containers of sliced ham and turkey in upright two-door cooler found at 48-49 degrees; must ensure potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods are stored at safe cold-hold of 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Flash Market
2510 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Cooling unit is dripping condensation water on covered, stored foods in walk-in refrigerator.
May 16
Little Kids Preschool
2110 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Permit is out of date; owner provided receipt for permit renewal.
Pilot Travel Center
5660 W. Sunset Drive, Springdale
No violations.
Little Blessings
217 SW End St., Springdale
No violations.
La Quinta Inn and Suites
1300 S. 48th St., Springdale
No violations.
Burger King
5660-C W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Floor in dry storage is not secured to the flooring beneath and gives to pressure; physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
McDonald's
1089 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown
No violations.
Loafin Joe's
3896-A Elm Springs Road, Springdale
Critical violations: Chemical warewash machine did not register as having a chemical sanitation with test strips.
Noncritical violations: Single-serve containers were being reused.
Mickey Finn Irish Pub
622 W. Dickson St., Suite 114, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Front and side doors are propped open. Two open drink cans are stored in the ice used for bar drinks. Retail food permit has expired.
May 17
Sunshine Montessori School
720 N. Walnut St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Dishwasher sanitize cycle is not getting hot enough as checked with a thermo strip; manually sanitize until repaired.
Noncritical violations: Employee food is stored with establishment food; store personal foods away from establishment food.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2690 E. Citizen Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
Holiday Inn Fountain Court Bar
1500 S. 48th St., Springdale
No violations.
Holiday Inn Tiffany Grill
1500 S. 48th St., Springdale
Critical violations: Employee loading dirty dishes in dishwasher then touched clean plates. Cold hold wells were not holding food to temperature.
Noncritical violations: Cans of soda were stored on the floor; must be six inches above the floor.
Dunkin Donuts
2894 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths were found on the prep table. Walls have a buildup of residue.
Walmart Neighborhood Market Deli
2690 E. Citizen Drive, Fayetteville
No violations.
El Sol Mexican Restaurant
2360 Citizens Drive, Suite 21, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Corrugated fiberboard is used to line some of the storage shelving in the walk in refrigerator.
Rick's Bakery
1220 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Ants observed in the south preparation area, upper portion of the wall.
Noncritical violations: Bulk sugar and cinnamon storage drawer front is cracked. Outside garbage dumpster lids are open. Wall finish in warewashing area lacks repair.
Domino's Pizza
1810 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Condensation is dripping from the cooling unit in the walk-in refrigerator on to covered and packaged foods. The top two corners of the manual cheeser are damaged.
May 18
Jimmy John's
4276 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 3, Springdale
Critical violations: Cold holding backup unit holding items at 57 degrees, potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41 degrees or below. Blue liquid in bottle is unidentified. Food temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperature.
Noncritical violations: None
Art's Place
2530 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Handwashing sink basin is slow to drain.
Noncritical violations: Toothpicks for customer self-service lack proper wrapping or a dispenser. Outside garbage dumpster lid is open. A small section of floor covering and trim lack installation in back food preparation area.
Casey's General Store
4751 Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale
Critical violations: Dressings with a discard date were not discarded within the correct time frame (corrected).
Noncritical violations: None
Hunger and Thirst Ministries
3298 E. Kenwood St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: Handwashing sink is not accessible; items sitting in the sink. Custom slaughter meats stored in the freezer (remove). Packages of food have been stored in an area with an infestation of mice; all food must be destroyed unless it is in packaging that can be cleaned and sanitized. Person washing dishes was not sanitizing them; all dishes and equipment must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Food in refrigerator 2 is not being held at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: All outer openings of a food establishment should be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Evidence of mice found on location in the kitchen and warehouse; food must be destroyed as needed and all surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized as needed. Dogs are not allowed in warehouse. Repair wall behind handwashing sink.
Harps
1780 Crossover Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Two cans of food are dented on the seam that are located in the clearance basket.
Noncritical violations: Some of the dry bulk foods in containers and three food cans in the clearance basket lack adequate labeling for customer self-service.
Ozark Natural Foods
1544 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: A small section of painted wall finish lacks repair near handwashing sink.
Native Nectar Juice
1442 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Circular floor fan lacks cleaning. Retail food permit is not posted.
Braum's Ice Cream
4374 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Soda machine nozzles needs cleaned; equipment shall be cleaned with a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Cold holding temperature for whipped cream was out of temperature range; should be 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: Ant found; insect control devices are designed to retain the insect within the device, not be located over a food prep area and in a matter that prevents dead insects and insect fragments from getting into food, equipment, utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Popeyes
5780 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Fried chicken was cooled in the walk-in cooler at 130 degrees, no time indicated on the tray; should be cooled to 70 degrees in two hours and 41 degrees in the next four hours.
Noncritical violations: None
Walmart Supercenter Deli/Bakery
2004 S. Pleasant St., Springdale
Critical violations: Items with discard date were not discarded.
Noncritical violations: None
May 19
UofA Club Red
435 Garland Ave., Suite A345, Fayetteville
No violations.
UofA Union -- Freshens, Au Bon Pain, Sushi With Gusto
435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 104, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Employees were seen repeatedly changing gloves, doing various dirty clean duties without washing hands (corrected by education). Knives found with food and debris stuck to surface of blades, stored in clean storage box; must ensure effective cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces (corrected). Packaged potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods in open deli cold case found at 44-49 degrees; must be at 41 degrees or colder (discarded). Multiple potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods held in ice bar for cooking at 48-56 degrees, should be 41 degrees or colder (discarded).
Noncritical violations: None
UofA Hill & Rojo Fresh Mex
1263 W. Cleveland St., Fayetteville
No violations.
Onyx Coffee Lab
7058 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 1A, Springdale
Critical violations: Cold holding unit holding potentially hazardous foods at 57 degrees; potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
UofA Hill Club Red/Freshens
1261 W. Cleveland St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Facility found with live fruit flies in multiple areas; the premise shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests and controlled to eliminate their presence.
Noncritical violations: None
Cracker Barrel
1022 S. 48th St., Springdale
Critical violations: Boiled eggs and sliced tomatoes were out of temperature; should be 41 degrees or below.
Noncritical violations: None
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
7022 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 1, Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Wiping cloth shall be used as intended and in compliance with regulations.
Buffalo Wild Wings
6938 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Coleslaw was out of temperature; must be 41 degrees or below (corrected). Bottles of liquid did not have a common name, chemicals must be labeled with common name in working container (corrected).
Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths shall be used as intended and in compliance with regulations.
Pattaya Thai Sushi Restaurant
1210 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Ice machine needs cleaning.
NW News on 05/23/2016