Washington County restaurant inspections

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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.

Jan. 15

Bocca Restaurant

2036 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat bread.

Noncritical violations: A ceiling tile needs to be replaced above the bulk ice maker. The current retail food permit is expired.

Bright Haven Christian Learning Center

1110 Mathias Drive, Suite F, Springdale

No violations.

Jason's Deli

745 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 114, Fayetteville

Critical violations: The chemical sanitizer in the dishwashing machine was not at the correct concentration.

Noncritical violations: None

Little Caesar's Pizza

1130 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at one handwashing sink; a pitcher was stored in a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Boxes of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

Little Martians Learning Center

1310 W. Robinson Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: The top of a microwave needs cleaning.

Noncritical violations: The can opener needs cleaning.

Little Prayers Daycare

4000A Johnson Road, Suites 1, 2 and 3, Springdale

No violations.

Mz Diana's Pride & Joy

4507 Johnson Road, Springdale

No violations.

Richardson Center

1760 Woodland Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Containers of cereal were stored on the floor. There were no test strips for chlorine available at the time of inspection.

Jan. 16

Alex's Taqueria

2323 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale

Critical violations: A food employee made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while preparing tacos. Foods in a cold holding table were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Containers of food in cold holding were not covered. The lid of the ice machine needs repair.

Arby's

7460 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: None

Butterflies and Frogs

3675 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Opened packages of sliced turkey and ham were not date-marked.

Noncritical violations: The retail food permit was expired.

Daylight Donuts

3196 N. College Ave., Suite 4, Fayetteville

No violations.

Dollar Tree

3873 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Flapjacks Family Restaurant

2005 S. Thompson St., Springdale

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

Noncritical violations: Containers of cereal were not protected from possible contamination by customers.

Grub's Uptown

3467 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: The dishwasher in the bar area did not have sanitizer solution. Pre-cut burger toppings were stored at room temperature. Flour and sugar containers were not labeled.

Noncritical violations: A pitcher was being used as a scoop for flour.

La Petite Academy

3686 Front St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A ceiling tile in the food preparation area needs to be replaced. The posted retail food permit was expired.

La Real De Penjamo

400 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

No violations.

Subway

3919 Mall Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Taqueria Mexico

1205 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: A spray bottle of chlorine did not have a label. There were uncovered containers of food in the refrigerator.

Noncritical violations: An ice scoop was stored with the handle in contact with ice.

Target

3545 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Boxes were stored in the handwashing sink in Starbucks.

Noncritical violations: None

Jan. 17

Arby's

908 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: Roast beef was at 113 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Asian Amigo Supermarket

2201 S. Thompson St., Suite D, Springdale

Critical violations: Food employees must receive training in food safety. Foods in hot holding were not protected from possible contamination. Sandwiches and rice wraps were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding. Pico de gallo and soybean sprouts were not date-marked. A container of chemical sanitizer was not labeled.

Noncritical violations: Chlorine sanitizer was not at the correct concentration. Food packaged on site was not labeled with the list of ingredients, any possible food allergens, and the name and address of the place that it was packaged. Foods were not stored separately from other articles in the dry food storage area.

Cadence/Pool Side Cafe

2920 E. Zion Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Open containers of sliced turkey and ham were not marked with a discard date.

Noncritical violations: There were no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks.

El Patio Mexican Bar and Grill

1545 W. 15th St., Suite 4, Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the bar area.

Noncritical violations: Ice in the bar area was being used as food and as an exterior coolant.

Hardee's

401 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A small refrigerator needs cleaning. The three-compartment sink needs cleaning.

Homie Thai Fast Food & Grill

4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Just Like Home Childcare West

3995 W. Mount Comfort Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

La Sultana Supermarket

2111 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale

Critical violations: The person in charge did not demonstrate knowledge of food safety, repeat violation. A food employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. A food employee made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Packaged cheese was not labeled as being from an approved source; foods used in the establishment must be from an approved source. A beef taco was stored in a supermarket bag in hot holding. Containers of ready-to-eat foods were stored uncovered and beneath raw vegetables; raw eggs were stored above beverages. Cheese used in pupusas and vegetables in a prep table were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer. A single-service container was being reused for food storage. Test strips for sanitizer were not available, repeat violation.

Mariscos Playa Azul

1301 E. Robinson Ave., Suite B7, Springdale

Critical violations: A food employee did not wash hands upon returning to the food preparation area from outside. There was no hot water available at a handwashing sink in the food preparation area. The tag for raw oysters was not available. A steam table was not maintaining proper food temperature, repeat violation. Prepared foods in cold holding were not date-marked.

Noncritical violations: Food in the buffet was not protected from possible contamination with a food or sneeze guard. Packaged foods were not stored separately from nonfood items; bulk containers of food were not covered. Single-service containers were being reused for food storage, repeat violation. The interiors of the refrigerator and the prep table need cleaning, repeat violation.

McDonald's

520 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The back door was propped open with no screen protecting the establishment from the entry of insects or rodents. The floor around soda boxes need cleaning.

Jan. 18

Kum & Go

2388 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Loafin Joe's

201 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: There was no sign reminding workers to wash their hands at a handwashing sink.

Kum & Go

2388 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Two containers of coffee and tea did not have lids installed. Small bags of ice for customer self-service were not fully closed.

Hurts Donut Co.

1641 W. 15th St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Permits were not transferable to the new owners.

Elkins Basketball Concession

349 N. Center St., Elkins

No violations.

El Taco Coco

2175 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen; dirty dishware was in a handwashing sink. Raw beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler; an employee handled raw meat and then ready-to-eat foods without washing hands and changing gloves between tasks.

Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloths were being stored on counter tops between uses.

Bypass Mini-Mart

2817 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: A person in charge must be present at a retail food establishment during all hours of operation.

Noncritical violations: None

Jan. 22

Doomsday Coffee & Roasterie

1378 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: A container of deli meat was not marked with a discard date.

Noncritical violations: There was evidence of a previous leak in the roof near the back food preparation area; roof must be in good repair. One light above the coffee bean roaster lacks shielding.

Dunkin Donuts

2994 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Non-food-contact surfaces need cleaning.

Harps

2894 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

No violations.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

2894 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Fried chicken and chicken tenders were not at 165 degrees or above in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Sushi Boi (Inside Harps)

2894 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Rice for sushi was not date or time marked.

Noncritical violations: None

Herman's Ribhouse

2901 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Complaint inspection.

Critical violations: Employee drinks did not have lids and straws. Salsa in an ice bath was at 53 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

Long John Silvers

983 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The facility's light bulbs need shielding.

Natural State Smoothies

1772 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The hot water was not working at the handwashing sink in the men's restroom. There was standing water in the floor of the walk-in cooler. The retail food permit was expired.

Olive Garden

3616 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Pesto Cafe

1830 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The front handwashing sink did not have paper towels. Foods in the walk-in cooler were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: The fee for the retail food permit was not paid at the time of inspection.

Sonic

1443 W. Main Drive, Johnson

No violations.

Steak and Shake

4074 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employees used bare hands to turn off faucet.

Noncritical violations: Ice cream scoops were stored in standing water. A ventilation hood needs cleaning.

Wendy's

2050 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A food employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band. A utensil for shredded cheese was not stored properly. A few floor tiles need to be repaired or replaced.

Thai Taste

3138 S. Old Missouri Road, Suite 105, Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Containers of food were uncovered in cold holding. Single-service containers were being reused for food storage.

Jan. 23

Grace Childcare

5185 Apple Road, Springdale

No violations.

JJ's Grill

5320 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 185, Springdale

Critical violations: Foods in cold holding were not covered.

Noncritical violations: The floors under equipment in the kitchen need cleaning.

NW News on 03/11/2019

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