Benton 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.

May 30

Elizabeth Richardson Center

1300 N. Patriot Park, Siloam Springs

No violations.

May 31

Cave Springs Coffee Company

137 N. Main St., Cave Springs

Critical violations: Sanitizer in the three compartment sink is not strong enough.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. The posted permit is expired.

Cave Springs Mart

180 N. Main St., Cave Springs

Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands before moving to prepare food; an employee did not wash hands after working at the cash register and before putting away clean dishes. The interior of the cappuccino machine needs cleaning. The top of the hot box is not holding foods at 135 degrees or above, repeat violation. A refrigerator is not holding foods at 41 degrees or below, repeat violation. Tuna salad, potato salad and cole slaw were held past their discard dates; not all foods were date marked as needed. A spray bottle was being reused to store a different chemical; bleach was at too strong of a concentration in a spray bottle.

Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in a small preparation table. An unwrapped head of lettuce was stored directly on the shelf in the cooler. Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, food workers may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. An ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine, must store scoop in or on something that can be washed and sanitized. A single-use container was being reused for food storage. No test strips for quaternary ammonia or bleach were available. The food drain in the walk-in cooler was not draining properly.

Southfork Smokehouse

210 N. Main St., Cave Springs

No violations.

June 4

The Station Cafe - Mobile

409 S.E. Sixth St., Bentonville

Critical violations: All equipment must be cleaned and sanitized prior to opening. Three-door preparation table is not holding food at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Some areas on shelves have become rusty and need replacement or repair. A door gasket is torn on the preparation table. Area under the lip of the grill and handles to cold holding units need cleaning.

June 5

Embassy Suites Hotel

3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Items that were on ice for the omelet station and other foods in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoops were stored on top of ice machines in the banquet area and the kitchen; ice paddle in banquet server's area was on the floor; a water nozzle in the banquet area was laying in a sink that needs cleaning. The dishwasher is leaking and needs repairs; floor tiles in the dish area need repair/replacement.

John Q. Hammons Center

3201 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Interior of all ice machines have some buildup where the ice drops into the holding bin. The dairy cooler is not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Ruth's Chris Steak House

3529 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: A cooler is not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: There is a condensation leak in the walk-in freezer and a leak in the drain of a handwashing sink.

Teresita's Produce and More

855 W. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A door sweep needs to be installed on the outside door to the food preparation area. Shelves in the walk-in cooler are not clean and have rusted in spots. The restroom door is not self-closing. Ceiling tiles in the food preparation area, storage and restroom need replacing; foam insulation around pipes beneath the three-compartment sink needs replacement.

Theo's

3300 Market St., Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: Person in charge could not provide documentation for reduced oxygen packaging or sous vide process with or without a variance. Establishment is using sous vide method without obtaining a variance or not following the requirement for sous vide without a variance.

Noncritical violations: Containers of bulk dry ingredients did not have lids. Shelves in the walk-in cooler need repair or replacement. There were no test strips available for quaternary ammonia. Floors around the drain in the dish area and the condensation line drain are no longer in good condition.

June 6

McDonald's

2901 E. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Covered and uncovered glasses of employees' drinks were on a preparation table. Canadian bacon and other items were held past their discard date/time. There were no times marked on the make line or an open package of tomatoes in a cooler.

Noncritical violations: An unwrapped package of sliced cheese was sitting on the shelf of the upright cooler. The three-compartment sink has a leak and needs repair.

Sushi With Gusto

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 12100, Rogers

Critical violations: Brown rice was not properly cooled before being put into cold holding. Tuna was at 48 degrees in the preparation cooler.

Noncritical violations: Preparation cooler was not maintaining foods at 41 degrees or below.

The Fresh Market - Deli/Bakery

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 12100, Rogers

Critical violations: The Thai lobster salad on the seafood bar was at 47 degrees.

Noncritical violations: The seafood bar display cooler is not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below.

Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery

2901 E. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Mashed potatoes were at 131 degrees in the hot case. Floor drains in the back deli preparation area are filled with food debris and standing water.

Noncritical violations: Excessive flies were in the deli and bakery department. Air curtain at the door for online grocery pick-up is not working. Bakery walk-in freezer has a condensation leak.

Walmart Supercenter

2901 E. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: There is excessive ice build-up ice around the door and wall in the walk-in freezer.

June 7

Brain Freeze Sno & Whips

604 S.W. A St., Bentonville

No violations

BV Bar And Grill

98 Clubhouse Drive, Bella Vista

Critical violations: Some items were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

Domino's

2800 S.W. 14th St., Suite 2, Bentonville

No violations.

Dondi's Food with Attitude - Mobile

1005 Applewood Circle, Centerton

Critical violations: A steam table was obstructing access to the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Foster's Pint & Plate

2001 S. Bellview Road, Suite 2, Rogers

Critical violations: The handwashing sink near the ice machine is not working.

Noncritical violations: An employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint during food preparation. A cup was being used as a scoop in the sugar container.

Parkside Public

112 S. First St., Rogers

Critical violations: Raw hamburger and sliced roast beef were at 46 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoop was being stored on soda boxes between uses, must be kept on a clean sanitized surface between uses. A wash cloth was being used as a plug in the door of the walk-in cooler; the handle of the beer cooler is cracked and is not longer smooth and easily cleanable.

June 8

Big Rub Urban Eatery

4208 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods such as sauces and condiments in the cooler.

Noncritical violations: None

Brewtiful Espresso

36 Main St., West Fork

No violations

Dunkin' Donuts

2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: 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 must be provided at each handwashing sink in food preparation, toilet and warewashing areas.

Eurest Cafe

2100 S.E. Fifth St., Bentonville

No violations

Eurest Coffee Shop

2100 S.E. Fifth St., Bentonville

No violations.

Eurest Dining

1300 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville

No violations.

E-Z Mart

900 W. Main St., Gentry

Critical violations: Food items were not reheated to 165 degrees. The walk-in was not holding foods at 41 degrees or below. Bleach in a sanitizer bucket exceeded 200 ppm.

Noncritical violations: No test strips were available to check the bleach concentration or Purell brand sanitizer in a spray bottle.

Gentry Senior Activity and Wellness Center

121 E. Main St., Gentry

No violations.

Hampton Inn

4501 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Critical violations: Yogurt, boiled eggs and shredded cheese were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. The sprayer at the three compartment sink does not have a back-flow device.

Noncritical violations: None

Hillside Lanes

18618 W. Arkansas 12, Gentry

No violations

Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

2401 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Flies have accumulated in drain of sanitizer bay in three-compartment sink.

Mexican Fiesta Cantina

2882 W. Walnut St., Suite 1, Rogers

No violations

Neighbor's Mill & Bakery Cafe

2900 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers

Critical violations: The sanitizer in a spray bottle was over 400 ppm, must be at 150 ppm according to the label.

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available for quaternary ammonia.

NWACC Global Business Development Center

900 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville

No violations.

Pollo Campero

2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers

No violations

Walmart Supercenter

2110 W. Walnut, Rogers

No violations

Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery

2110 W. Walnut, Rogers

No violations

Shared Services Cafe

1301 S.E. 10 St., Bentonville

No violations

Sleepy Hollow Store Bakery

12761 S. Arkansas 59, Gentry

Critical violations: Exterior of containers for sugar and salt need cleaning or replacement. Veggie burgers in the front refrigerator were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Containers used for salt and sugar are considered single-use containers and are not designed to be washed and sanitized multiple times. Shelf in the walk-in cooler has water dripping onto it and is no longer cleanable or in good condition. Condensation is leaking in the freezer and there is an ice build-up on the shelf below.

Super Donuts

280 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Complaint inspection

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Stored frostings were not covered. The posted permit is expired.

The Wooden Spoon

1000 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Critical violations: Some employees were not lathering with soap long enough before rinsing their hands. Some food items in cold holding were not at 41 degrees or below. Not all food items were date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Shredded chicken was not being thawed in accordance with established procedures. Paint and drywall at the bottom of the server's station needs repair.

June 11

Best Western Plus Castlerock Inn & Suites

501 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations

Bizzy B's Bakery

1501 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 101, Bentonville

No violations

Casey's General Store

2801 S.E. J St., Bentonville

No violations

D.O.C.K. and Character Kids

807 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville

Critical violations: A refrigerator that is used for milk is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints.

E-Z Mart

723 N. 13th St., Rogers

Critical violations: Ready-to-eat foods were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

Firehouse Subs

3511 S.E. J St., Bentonville

No violations

The Snow Cone Factory

U.S. 412 West, Siloam Springs

No violations

June 12

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant

3600 Guess Who Drive, Suite 2, Bentonville

No violations

Eureka Pizza

2119 W. Walnut St., Suite B., Rogers

No violations

Fresh Harvest

211 W. Walnut St., Rogers

No violations

Komodo

5204 W. Valley Parkway, Suite 1, Rogers

No violations

Ozark Mountain Bagel Company

3600 Guess Who Blvd., Suite 14, Bentonville

No violations

Sonic

4420 W. Walnut St., Rogers

No violations

Special Care Preschool

1003 S.E. 28th St., Bentonville

No violations

Starbucks

4520 W. Walnut St., Rogers

No violations

Wendy's

2200 W. Walnut St., Rogers

No violations

NW News on 06/17/2018

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