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.

April 26

Las Palmas Corp.

1115 E. Henry De Tonti Blvd., Tontitiown

Critical violations: Chicken was at 125 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Pie Bros.

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers

Critical violations: An employee's drink in the prep area did not have a lid and a straw.

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher; sanitizer in the dishwasher was not at the correct concentration. Establishment was conducting business without a valid retail food permit.

Pinnacle 12 Theatre

2100 Bellview Road, Rogers

Critical violations: None

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

Savoy Tea Co.

2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 8152, Rogers

Critical violations: A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: None

April 29

Foghorn's

2221 W. Walnut St., Suite A, Rogers

Critical violations: Ice cubes and a drink were dumped into a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: A box fan facing the line needs to be cleaned. The fans in the walk-in cooler need cleaning. The floor under the equipment in the kitchen, refrigerators and storage shelves needs cleaning; the seal around the sink needs repair.

Harps

800 1st Ave. S.E., Gravette

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Cans of food had large dents near in seam.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

3529 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Cups of rice were not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Tacos 4 Life

4195 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Employees were not lathering with soap long enough before rinsing off soap. The dishwasher was not reaching the right temperature for sanitation. Roasted corn was not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

The Buttered Biscuit

1403 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville

Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat biscuits. An employee washed vegetables in the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

April 30

Ground Floor Coffee

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Test strips for sanitizer were not available. The posted permit was expired.

Honey Baked Ham

1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 44, Bentonville

No violations.

John Brown University Cafeteria

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Items for trail mix were not protected from possible contamination.

Loves Donuts

10 Cunningham Corner, Bella Vista

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: An employee's toothbrush was stored on the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Subway

4204 W. Green Acres Road, Suite 130, Rogers

Critical violations: There were no paper towels available at the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

White Oak Station

2000 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 101, Rogers

Critical violations: Cheese and salsa were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Time logs were not being kept correctly for foods in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: A prep cooler was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Some pre-packaged desert items in the grab and go display were not labeled properly.

May 1

Tintos and Tapas

117A S. Broadway St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands after placing raw meat on the stove. A carton of eggs was stored above ready-to-eat food in the refrigerator. Empanada mix on the stove was not at 135 degrees or above. Empanada mix and vegan butter were sitting at room temperature.

Noncritical violations: Food employees must wear hair restraints while preparing food. The retail food permit was not posted in customer view.

Market One Eleven

111 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: An employee did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves. A pan of raw steak was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator. Foods were not date-marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

May 2

Bonefish Grill

3201 Market St., Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: The dishwasher was not reaching the proper sanitation temperature.

Noncritical violations: None

El Jazmin Mexican and Salvadorian Restaurant

105 S. 21st St., Suite D, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Ceiling tiles in the kitchen need to be replaced. The exhaust hood and filters need cleaning.

Element By Westin

3401 Medlin Lane, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available to check sanitizer.

Miss Saigon Pho

310 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: An employee's drink did not have a lid and a straw. Employees were not washing hands between tasks and glove changes. There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

Noncritical violations: There is no grate covering a floor drain near the walk-in freezer; a back door was open and flies were observed in the kitchen. Cardboard boxes of food were stored on the floor of the freezer. The floor of the walk-in freezer needs repair.

The following Benton County restaurants had no violations this reporting period:

April 26 -- Alchemy Macarons & Tea, 8125 Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Rogers; Boys & Girls Club of Siloam Springs, 655 Heritage Court, Siloam Springs; Carsten Concessions Mini Funnel Cakes, 20932 Shady Grove Road, Siloam Springs; K'zolis Little Oven, 443 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton; Shuckin Delicious Roasted Corn,7658 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville.

April 29 -- CV's Saverclub, 200 First Ave. S.E., Gravette; Kennedy Coffee and Roasting Company, 2501 S.E. 14 St., Suite 1, Bentonville.

April 30 -- Bizzy B's Bakery, 1501 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 101, Bentonville; California Cafe, 2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs; Coffee Creamer, 13511 Carrier Lane, Hiwasse; Dickey's Barbeque Pit, 4704 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers; Domino's Pizza, 2840 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista; Noor Oak, 2000 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers; Zaxby's, 3510 S.E. J St., Bentonville.

May 1 -- Bentonville Preparatory School, 211 S.E. 34 St., Suite 13, Bentonville; Fresh Harvest, 211 W. Walnut St., Rogers; Whataburger, 4335 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers, complaint inspection; Lifeway Christian School, 351 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton; Levi's Gastrolounge & Bar, 224 S. Second St., Rogers; Happy Trails Corral Daycare, 974 Main St., Centerton; Sonic, 360 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton; Ozark Beer Company, 109 N. Arkansas St., Rogers; McAlister's Deli, 900 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville;

May 2 -- Flash Market, 201 W. Hudson Road, Rogers; Paradise Donuts, 1101 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Buzzard's Pizza & Subs, 8399 Beaver Shores Road, Rogers; Einstein Bros. Bagels, 805 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 123, Bentonville; Mister G's Sandwich Shop, 14438 Arkansas 12, Suite A, Rogers; Tropical Smoothie, 805 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville.

NW News on 05/27/2019

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