Benton County Restaurant Inspections

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.

Feb. 13

Taco Bell

106 S. Bloomington St., Lowell

Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands after handling wiping cloth before preparing food on the line.

Noncritical violations: None

Dollar General

106 N. Bloomington St., Lowell

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Missing thermometer in dairy cooler.

Coleman's Children's Academy

103 E. Presidential Drive, Lowell

Critical violations: Raw eggs above salad mix inside refrigerator drawer; must be kept below ready-to-eat foods or side-by-side, with a gap between them.

Noncritical violations: None

Feb. 14

Caterpillar Clubhouse

920 S. Carl St., Suite 1, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Sanitizer in spray bottle in the kitchen is reading over 200 ppm, which is too strong.

Noncritical violations: Thermometer in infant refrigerator is reading 44 degrees. Caulk around sink is starting to peel away from the sink and counter; reseal around the sink and counter as needed. Cabinet under the sink has water damage and is no longer in good condition or easily cleanable.

Chuck E Cheese

2006 Promenade Blvd., Rogers

Critical violations: Dressing on salad bar at 52 degrees, must be kept at 41 degrees or below; if kept on time control, then must have proper procedures and written documents.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoop being kept on top of ice machine; must be kept on a clean, sanitized surface between uses.

Feb. 15

Wendy's

3355 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: No paper towels at any of the kitchen handwashing sinks except for the one in drive-through. Very front handwashing sink does not have any soap.

Noncritical violations: No thermometer in the drive-through milk cooler. Manager working on the grill is not wearing an effective hair restraint. Toilet seat in one stall in the women's restroom is very loose and falling off; water is leaking from the flushing unit when the toilet is flushed. Area around the mop sink is missing tile and grout; it appears to possibly have been repaired once, but water is still standing in the area where tile is missing.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

710 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: None

RibCrib Barbecue

3475 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Demonstration of knowledge of food safety inevident throughout the facility or by appropriate responses and actions is out of compliance due to hot holding and issues with the three-compartment sanitizer; these are repeat violations and under the same circumstances as the previous inspection. Uncovered employee drinks stored on top of the hot box. Package of raw hamburgers stored above ready-to-eat foods in the salad reach-in cooler; destroy food as needed; hamburgers moved to another cooler. Carton of raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. No sanitizer is being dispensed at three-compartment sink; this is the area used to fill sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths also; manually mix sanitizer until repaired, service call was made during inspection (repeat violation). Items such as mashed potatoes, beans, mac and cheese, spinach dip are being put in the hot-holding box and not being heated to 165 degrees prior to placing in hot box; all food must be reheated properly to 165 degrees in two hours or less prior to being placed in hot holding and held at 135 degrees or above. Most items on the serving line are not being held at 135 degrees or above; items such as the sausage, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, spinach dip, beans are being held above the load line or placed in pans that are double- or triple-stacked; southwest salad mix is being held under the heat lamp; store foods in the steam table and hot boxes properly to ensure hot food is held at 135 degrees or above. At the bar, chemical spray bottle was stored above food items on a wire shelf; chemicals must not be stored with food items.

Noncritical violations: Cobblers stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer; bag of ice stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food employee is working on the serving line, not wearing a beard restraint (repeat violation). Handle is missing from one of the steam table covers and was replaced with a wire; repair items with approved repair methods and materials. Silicone around the walls and equipment in the dish area is no longer clean and in good condition; replace the silicone as needed with a product that is designed for high water areas.

Casey's General Store

1111 Main St., Centerton

Critical violations: Wash hands any time contamination could have occurred, when changing tasks and as described in the Arkansas Rules and Regulations. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing. Hot-hold barbecue below 135 degrees. Hot-hold barbecue at 78 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Feb. 16

Beef 'O'Brady's

2500 SW 14th St., Suite 108, Bentonville

Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing; raw chicken was in handwashing sink. Spray bottle was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

Fresh Donuts

2502 SW 16th St., Bentonville

Critical violations: There is no prepared sanitizer on site at time of initial inspection.

Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths shall be used as intended and in compliance with regulations pertaining to retail food establishment; wipes were stored in nonsanitizing solution.

Marco's Pizza

2502 SW 14th St., Suite 4, Bentonville

Critical violations: Demonstration of knowledge of food safety was inevident throughout the facility or by appropriate responses and actions; chlorine strips used by manager to test quaternary ammonia; manager was advised on correct strips. The handwashing sink and aids and devices may not be used for food preparation or utensil washing, or as a service sink or in any other manner, other than handwashing. No sanitizer was prepared on site at onset of inspection. Kitchen handwashing sink had hot and cold water turned off.

Noncritical violations: None

Casey's General Store

900 SW 14th St., Bentonville

Critical violations: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employees to use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: None

Southside Elementary School

200 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Slicer is stored and covered, but the back of the blade, guard and under the unit still has some food debris.

Noncritical violations: There is a small amount of ice buildup on the door and frame of freezer No. 1; condensation leak in freezer 1 (repeat violation). Flooring material is starting to peel around the dish machine in various places. This is allowing standing water and is no longer easily cleanable; a temporary repair may be accepted until more time is available to repair properly; a permanent repair must be completed prior to fall 2017 start of school. Condensation leak in the walk-in cooler; repair as needed (repeat violation).

Siloam Springs Middle School

600 S. Dogwood St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Excessive condensation leak in walk-in freezer; repeat violation, but in a different location this time.

Feb. 17

Ye Olde King Pizza

107 SW 14th St., Suite 107, Bentonville

Critical violations: Provide a supply of individual disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heated-air drying device at each handwashing sink in food preparation, toilet and warewashing areas; no hand towels at kitchen handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and do not use for purposes other than handwashing; sanitizer bucket in kitchen handwashing sink. No chlorine or quaternary ammonia in red sanitizer wipe bucket.

Noncritical violations: Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area need to be reinstalled.

Explore and Discover Child Care

201 NW Second St., Bentonville

No violations

Trucks and Tiaras Learning Center

610 SW A St., Bentonville

No violations

Wee Friends Discovery Center

201 NW Second St., Bentonville

No violations

Washington Junior High School

1501 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville

No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market - Fuel Center

1803 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market

1703 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

No violations

Pure Nutrition

201 SW 14th St., Suite 106, Bentonville

Critical violations: Use hand sanitizers according to the rules established in the Arkansas Rules and Regulations. Provide a supply of individual disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heated-air drying device at each handwashing sink in food preparation, toilet and warewashing areas. Provide an adequate supply of hand cleanser (liquid, powder or bar) at each handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

The Pedaler's Pub

410 SW A St., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Food not in the original packages for use in the establishment must be identified with the common name of the food; unlabeled spray water bottles.

Kum & Go

2811 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

Critical violations: Items in store cooler at 48 degrees; all items are above 41 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

Cabela's

2300 Promenade Blvd., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Prepackaged nuts did not have ingredients listed in order by weight; food packaged in retail food establishment shall be labeled as specified in law.

Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/Bakery

1703 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

Critical violations: Handwashing sink in bakery blocked by the prep table.

Noncritical violations: None

Daylight Donuts

405 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

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; warewashing rack obstructing handwashing sink access.

Noncritical violations: None

Savoy Tea Co.

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 8152, Rogers

Critical violations: Missing label on spray bottle indicating chemical content; must label all chemical containers.

Noncritical violations: Back-flow prevention is required for hose connected to mop sink faucet or use an air gap.

Feb. 21

Wings Coffee

3307 SW 14th St., Bentonville

No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market

1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/Bakery

1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

No violations

Walmart Neighborhood Market - Fuel Center

1808 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

Critical violations: The handwashing sink and aids and devices may not be used for food preparation or utensil washing, or as a service sink, or in any other manner, other than handwashing; washing brush and scrubbing pad was in handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Packaged food shall not be stored in direct contact with ice or water; ready-to-eat beef sticks (bulk dispenser) stored directly on three-compartment sink drain surface.

Evolve Paleo Chef

117 S. Dixieland Road, Suite A, Lowell

No violations

Starbucks Coffee

1803 E. Centerton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in accordance with established regulations; ice scoop was handle-down in ice bin.

Noncritical violations: None

Feb. 22

Community Center Kitchen

512 S. Black Ave., Sulphur Springs

No violations

Granny's Simple Blessings

408 W. Main St., Gravette

No violations

Target Cafe

2404 Promenade Blvd., Rogers

No violations

Taco Bell

2208 Promenade Blvd., Rogers

No violations

Qdoba Mexican Grill

2005 Promenade Blvd., Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: Steak cubes at 130 degrees in steam table; must be kept at 135 degrees or above; dryer products on steam table, such as steak cubes, might need more attention to stay at 135 degrees or above, as other items on steam table were well above 135 degrees, steak cubes were reheated to above 165 degrees. Corn and bean salsa on salad prep at 48 degrees; must be kept at 41 degrees or below; sample corn and bean salsa for bacteriological testing.

Noncritical violations: None

The Courtyard by Marriott

1001 McClain Road, Bentonville

Critical violations: Frozen soup thawing on top of raw bacon.

Noncritical violations: Food packaged in establishment shall be labeled as specified; all ingredients in packaged products must be listed, such as sandwiches, cakes and wraps. Permit posted expired.

Kindle Mother's Day Out and Weekday Preschool

1201 NE McCollum Drive, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Helen Walton Children's Center

1701 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville

No violations

Apple Glen Elementary

1801 Brave Lane, Bentonville

No violations

Building Bridges at Wildcat Way

1525 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville

No violations

Feb. 23

Rogers High School

2300 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers

No violations

Sonic

200 E. New Hope Road, Rogers

No violations

Stepping Stone Children's Academy

1100 NE McClain Road, Bentonville

Critical violations: Spaghetti dated 2/6/17 not discarded post seven days. Green beans and hamburger meat with no date mark.

Noncritical violations: None

Simmons Suites

3001 NE 11th St., Bentonville

Critical violations: Food temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperature; no thermometer dedicated for use at breakfast bar.

Noncritical violations: None

Angelinos Italian Restaurant

2001 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: No paper towels at handwashing sink. Dishwasher is not dispensing sanitizer (repeat violation), machine is going to be replaced; do not use machine until the unit is replaced. Crab meat and sausage were at 43 degrees; items were sliced today, moved to walk-in to be cooled properly.

Noncritical violations: Curtain separating kitchen from dining room is not clean; clean frequently, as needed.

Anh Montessori

2730 N. Woods Lane, Rogers

No violations

Walnut Farm Montessori School

4208 Arkansas 72 East, Bentonville

No violations

Sunshine School and Development Center

3400 N. Woods Lane, Rogers

No violations

NW News on 02/27/2017

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