Benton County restaurant inspections

Critical violations are those factors leading to food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.

BENTON COUNTY

Nov. 9

Dollar General Store

2107 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Retail food permit has expired.

El Esquimal

1900 S. First St., Suite 4, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Packages of fruit in display window and chocolate covered bananas in freezer not labeled.

E-Z Mart

900 W. Main St., Gentry

Critical violations: Hot dogs in the hot case are not at 135 degrees or above. Deli Express sandwiches not marked with a use by date.

Noncritical violations: No thermometer in the three-door sandwich refrigerator. Customers entering the facility without masks.

Gentry Head Start

206 S. Giles St., Gentry

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Posted retail food permit has expired.

Gentry Intermediate School

302 W. Second St., Gentry

Critical violations: Employee went from checking students in on the computer to putting on a glove and then handling food items without washing hands first.

Noncritical violations: Gaskets torn on the three-door refrigerator. Condensation leak in the walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves below the area.

JT's Tri-Tip Grill

320 N. Bloomington St., Suite B, Lowell

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Shield over light in storage area is broken exposing the light bulb.

Koi Express & Sushi Bar

207 S. Bloomington St., Lowell

Critical violations: Open bag of raw carrots stored next to pan of raw beef. Chicken on serving table at 130 degrees and should be kept at 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: None

Nov. 10

Casabella Nail Lounge

1805 E. Centerton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Posted retail food permit has expired.

Doe's Eat Place

2806 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Sleeve of raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods. Frozen meats thawing in stagnant, cold water.

Noncritical violations: Shelf in small prep area is lacking some of its finish. Set of light bulbs near grill do not have a protective covering.

Handy Mart

141 E. Roller Ave., Decatur

Critical violations: Eggs stored on the floor of the walk-in fridge. Gravy for biscuits and gravy in walk-in fridge, no time date stamp, at 71 degrees in large covered metal pan. Potato wedges at 122 degrees in hot hold unit and should be at 135 degrees or above. Ham, sausage, tomato, green pepper, 58 degrees, in the cold hold pizza prep unit and should be kept at 41 degrees or below. Raw chicken, sausage, bacon and ham in the walk-in fridge not date marked. Unmarked spray bottle on top of cold hold. Wiping cloths shall be used as intended. No covid-19 signage, employees not taking temperatures, no masks being worn, drinks fountain open but no signage, being used normally without masks, gloves or sanitizer.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps Deli-Bakery

300 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Critical violations: Employee changed tasks and did not wash hands prior to putting on clean gloves. Cooked egg patties in the reach-in cooler at 70 degrees. Cold chicken and chicken strips in the customer grab and go case are not at 41 degrees or below. Deli meats are not at 41 degrees or below. The left side of the cold display case is not holding food at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps Food Store

300 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Critical violations: Prepackaged bags of cut cabbage price reduced stored at room temperature. Package marked perishable. Keep refrigerated.

Noncritical violations: None

Levi's Gastrolounge

224 S. Second St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Ice scoop being stored in ice machine with handle buried in ice.

Miss Mary's

468 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge

Critical violations: Food items not date marked as needed. Cole slaw, baked potato salad exceed the manufacturer's use by date.

Noncritical violations: Ceiling and ceiling vents in the kitchen are visibly dirty.

Pea Ridge Cafe

467 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Waitresses were assisting customers with mask below nose and mouth and hanging just on chin. Mask shall cover the mouth and nose while assisting customers or coming within 6 feet of another person.

Simple Simon's Pizza

1010 Slack St., Pea Ridge

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Employee's drink did not have a lid or straw. Employee assisting customers at register had face mask below nose.

The Station

400 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Critical violations: Chicken strips and gizzards in the bottom of the hot case are not at 135 degrees or above. Deli Express prepackaged sandwiches and burritos not date marked with use by date. Repeat violation. Sausage/egg biscuits and sausage biscuits in prep table not date marked as needed. Repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Broken thermometer in the hot case. Food workers not wearing hair restraints in food preparation area. Water leaking from the ceiling in both walk-in coolers. Customers entering the facility with no face covering and employees are not asking them to put on a face covering. Employee engaging with customers was wearing mask below nose. One employee has a medical exemption. Self-serve lids and condiments available for customers to handle. Facility has push button or handle dispensing units and should be cleaned frequently.

Nov. 12

Casey's General Store

111 Main St., Centerton

Critical violations: Employee drinks, keys and purse left on prep surface table. Open boxes of food in the walk in freezer and food boxes stacked on the floor. Drinks fountain being used by customers without masks or gloves.

Noncritical violations: None

Centerton Gamble Elementary

1500 Gamble Road, Centerton

Critical violations: Ice machine has buildup of black, yellow and pink growth inside above the ice.

Noncritical violations: Dust buildup in the kitchen bathroom vents.

Challalujah Bakery

271 Main St., Centerton

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Paint peeling on the ceiling.

Mamma Z

2503 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 11, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Door to restroom open in kitchen.

Pinnacle Driving Range Snack Bar

3 S. Clubhouse Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No drain for the keg-orator. Beer draining onto the floor. No mask required signage. Guests entering the facility are not wearing masks. Employees are not asking guests to put on a mask or face covering. No social distance between occupied seats.

Pinnacle Golf and Country Club

3 Clubhouse Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: Chicken salad, crab meat, tuna salad on the bottom shelf in cooler number four is not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Qdoba Mexican Grill

2005 Promenade Blvd., Suite 100, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Broken tile in dish room allowing water to pool underneath. Handle of warmer missing, door not latching or sealing properly.

Sam's Family Diner

189 Allen Road, Centerton

Critical violations: Bottle of Powerade in the ice machine (construction crew). Ware wash machine not functioning properly.

Noncritical violations: None

Shadow Valley Country Club

7001 Shadow Valley Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Foods checked cooling in the walk-in cooler are still over 70 degrees and should be at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

TCBY

2005 S. Promenade Blvd., Suite 140, Rogers

Critical violations: Chlorine sanitizer in three-compartment sink at 0 ppm.

Noncritical violations: Boxes of food stacked on floor of walk-in freezer. No test strips available at three-compartment sink.

Nov. 13

Annex

2922 S. First St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Pink growth inside ice machine.

Arkansas Arts Academy High School

506 W. Poplar St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Ice machine chute has orange growth.

Little Martians Learning Center

2306 S.W. D St., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Retail food permit has expired.

NWACC Food Court Kitchen

1211 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Retail food permit has expired.

NWACC Global Business Development

900 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Retail food permit has expired.

Pandiyas

103 S.W. Winsted Lane, Suite 5, Bentonville

Critical violations: Employee washed hands, but did not dry them afterward. Dish machine had 0 ppm Chlorine residual. Test strips are not being used to test the concentration of the ware wash machine.

Noncritical violations: There is an accumulation of food residue and grease on walls and other surfaces throughout kitchen.

Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse

200 N. Eighth St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Floor in dish washing area cracked and broken.

Speedy's

1200 N. Lincoln St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Food in the hot case not holding temperature.

Noncritical violations: Food employee not wearing effective hair restraints. Customers entering establishment not wearing masks. Sign posted on the door requiring masks. Employees are not instructing customers to wear face covering.

Sunshine Montessori School

720 N. Walnut St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Yogurt in the big refrigerator is not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

White Oak MoArk Short Stop

18440 Marshall St., Garfield

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Employee at register took money then proceeded to put on gloves to serve ice cream without washing hands first. Food employees shall clean their hands prior to glove use. Automatic dishwasher was at 0 ppm for chlorine. Missing test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Employee assisting customer at register had mask down below the nose. Mask shall be worn over the mouth and nose when assisting customers or when being within six feet of another person.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Nov. 9 -- Casey's General Store, 3209 N.E. 11th St., Bentonville; Jim's Meat Market, 2503 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 23, Bentonville; Pioneer Pizza, 244 E. Main St., Gentry; Rogers Early Learning Center, 2712 W. Olive St., Rogers; Walnut Farm Montessori School, 4208 Arkansas 72 East, Bentonville

Nov. 10 -- Gravette Basketball Concessions, 607 Dallas T. S.E., Gravette; Simmons Chicken Store, 254 S. Main St., Decatur; Edible Arrangements, 607 Dallas T. S.E., Gravette; Hillside Lanes, 18618 Arkansas 12 West, Gentry; Lavande Nail Bar, 1001 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Suite 7, Bentonville; Malco Rogers Towne Cinema Grill, 621 N. 46th St., Rogers; Simmons Chicken Store, 254 S. Main St., Decatur; Viva El Taco Mexican Grill, 1024 Slack St., Pea Ridge

Nov. 12 -- Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 2007 Promenade Blvd., Rogers; Frank Tillery Elementary, 621 W. Elm St., Rogers; Rogers Heritage High School, 1114 S. Mountie Blvd., Rogers; Sam's Club Home Office Cafeteria, 2101 S.E. Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville; Sam's Club Home Office Childcare, 2101 S.E. Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville; Sam's Club Home Office Coffee, 2101 S.E. Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville; Theo's, 3300 S. Market St., Suite 100, Rogers; Walgreens, 1311 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Nov. 13 -- Lindy's College Cafe, 1211 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville; Oakdale Middle School, 511 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers; Rogers School District, 2815 S. First St., Rogers; Russell D. Jones Elementary School, 2926 S. First St., Rogers; White Oak MoArk Store, 18440 Marshall St., Garfield

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