Washington County 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.

June 21

Blessings Golf Clubhouse Restaurant

5826 Clear Creek Blvd., Fayetteville

Follow-up inspection.

No violations.

June 22

Bites & Bowls

1602 E. Robinson Ave., Suite E, Springdale

Critical violations: The hot water at the handwashing sink is not reaching the correct temperature.

Noncritical violations: Water temperature at the three-compartment sink is not getting hot enough.

Daylight Donuts

2030 Arkansas 74 East, Elkins

No violations.

El Gym Food Truck

458 Robin Hood Court, Springdale

No violations.

Flap Jack's

2005 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: Containers of lasagna and sausage were not date marked.

Noncritical violations: The inside of the ice machine needs cleaning.

Kinley's American Bistro

4618 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above packaged ham. Mayonnaise and tartar sauce were not at proper cold holding temperatures.

Noncritical violations: Warewashing facilities must be installed, maintained and used.

Phoenix Recovery Center

703 N. Thompson St., Springdale

No violations.

Rockin' Baker

3761 N. Mall Ave., Suite 4, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employee ate a sliver of bread but did wash hands and change gloves after.

Noncritical violations: None

Starlight Skatium

612 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

June 25

16 General Store

13528 Arkansas 16 West, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Roast beef and ham were held past their discard dates.

Noncritical violations: The men's restroom does not have a self-closing door, repeat violation.

Burger Plus

14 S. University Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The front handwashing sink does not have hot water.

Noncritical violations: Wooden countertops are chipped and cracked, non-food-contact surfaces must be maintained so that they are easily cleanable. There is heavy grease buildup around the fryers, repeat violation.

Geraldi's

20 S. University Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were not handwashing signs notifying workers to wash their hands at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Multiple prepared items in cold holding were not date marked.

Noncritical violations: The posted permit expired in 2016.

Loafin Joe's

201 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There was no sign notifying food workers to wash their hands at the kitchen handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Mandarin Bistro Chinese Restaurant

708 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Complaint inspection.

No violations.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Unwrapped cupcakes were being plated by a person who was not wearing gloves or using tongs; one must use gloves, spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment.

Noncritical violations: None

June 26

Frederick's One Stop Mart

U.S. 62, Prairie Grove

No violations.

Jimmy's Egg

2589 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Silverware was not stored properly.

KFC

600 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: The hot water at the handwashing sink was not reaching the correct temperature.

Noncritical violations: Water is pooling on the floor of the produce cooler.

Las Margaritas

2313 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Several items in two cold holding units were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Popeye's

2100 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.

Southern Food Co.

3975 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Multiple spray bottles are not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Meat was thawing in standing water. The current retail food permit is expired.

Taco Bell

331 W. Main St., Farmington

No violations.

Taqueria Mexico

1205 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: Chemicals were not being stored separately from food.

Noncritical violations: Bulk containers of food were not covered. The handle to the ice scoop was stored in contact to ice. Soda nozzles need cleaning. The screen to the back door needs repair.

Tesoro Beach Family Restaurant

701 S. Thompson St., Suite B, Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Raw meat was being thawed in standing water.

June 27

Hampton Inn

915 Krupa Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available for sanitizer.

K-Fash Mediterranean Restaurant

1220 N. Lindell Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Chicken was not being thawed in accordance with established procedures.

Noncritical violations: Meats were being thawed at room temperature.

Long John Silvers

983 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Complaint inspection.

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The establishment must be maintained free of flies. If utensils are kept in standing water, the water must be at 135 degrees or above. One drain in the floor was not covered, and some floor tiles are loose. The temperature in the food preparation and dining areas was at 84 degrees and is not comfortable for employees who were sweating; must keep rooms free of excessive heat.

Papa John's

503 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Spring Street Grill

101 N. Spring St., Springdale

Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above containers of ready-to-eat foods. Soup in hot holding was at 117 degrees. Several foods in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Utensils were being kept in water that was not at 135 degrees or above. Floor in the hall area needs repair.

Super Latina Salvadorena

1106 E. Huntsville Ave., Suite A, Springdale

No violations.

Tiny Tim's Pizza and West Mountain Brewing Co.

21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Both coolers in the preparation area were not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: The handwashing sink in the food preparation area is missing a handle, repeat violation. There is ceiling tile in the dough preparation area that needs replacement, repeat violation.

Vetro

17 E. Center St., Fayetteville

No violations.

June 28

Chihuahua Mexican Grill

88 N. Centennial Ave., Suite 1, West Fork

Complaint inspection.

No violations.

Emelia's Kitchen

309 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

No violations.

First Christian Church

220 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Leverett Lounge

737 N. Leverett Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Goat cheese was stored in a container without a cover. Consumer advisory must be changed to include required wording.

Noncritical violations: None

Petra Cafe

31 E. Center St., Suite 101, Fayetteville

No violations.

Pizza Hut

314 S. School Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The hot water was not working at a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Rally's

2875 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Scoop handle for slushie powder was stored directly in the product.

Jim's Razorback Pizza

2620 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: An unopened bag of cheese was at 58 degrees while sitting on the counter. The walk-in cooler door was open and the cooler was at 44 degrees.

Noncritical violations: None

The White Star Tavern

3000 S. School Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The handwashing sink has been removed from the bar area.

Noncritical violations: None

June 29

Best Frickin Chicken In Town food truck

3198 N. Malinda Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Quaternary ammonia test strips were on site, but chlorine sanitizer is being used.

George's Majestic Lounge

519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There was no soap at the back bar handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Hash's Catering Service

2300 Turner St., Springdale

No violations.

JTL

838 N. 48th St., Springdale

No violations.

The Chancellor Hotel

70 N. East St., Suite 300, Fayetteville

No violations.

Typhoon

2612 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Buckets of beef broth were being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler; food items in the preparation cooler were uncovered.

Whataburger

1956 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.

NW News on 07/13/2018

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