Benton County restaurant inspections: Chemical buckets being used to hold sauces, raw chicken stored above vegetables

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 2

Subway

2710 Rife Medical Lane, Rogers

Critical violations: Quaternary ammonia concentration was over 400 ppm, must be between 150 to 400 ppm.

Noncritical violations: No test strips for sanitizer were available at the time of inspection.

April 3

Las Fajitas

42 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista

Critical violations: Cup of coffee on a preparation table did not have a lid. Employee was washing raw chicken breasts in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

Noncritical violations: Additional lighting is needed in the kitchen preparation area.

Pizza Hut

30 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista

Critical violations: Handwashing sink was obstructed and had food debris in the basin.

Noncritical violations: None

Station III

1295 N. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Person in charge did not demonstrate knowledge of proper food safety procedures. Sanitizer concentration was not strong enough in the three-compartment sink. Food in the hot case was not at 135 degrees or above. Pizza/sandwich preparation table were holding foods at 41 degrees or below. Food items were not being properly date marked.

Noncritical violations: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food workers may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a food worker may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. Tongs were stored on top of the hot box.

Top China

32 Sugar Creek Center, Suite A, Bella Vista

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Kitchen light fixtures need repair or replacement.

Walmart Supercenter

4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

Critical violations: Spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled properly.

Noncritical violations: None

Walmart Supercenter - Deli/Bakery

4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers

Critical violations: Brisket was at 127 degrees in hot holding, must be kept at 135 degrees or above. Popcorn chicken was held past discard time.

Noncritical violations: None

April 4

All In One

2811 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista

No violations.

China Cafe

2600 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: Raw chicken and raw beef were stored above ready-to-eat vegetables in the prep cooler.

Noncritical violations: Unapproved containers were being used as a scoop for flour and rice. Ceiling of ice machine has growth and needs cleaning.

Chennai Indian Cafe

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

Critical violations: Person in charge did not demonstrate knowledge of food safety. Employees were not lathering with soap long enough before rinsing. Employee made bare hand contact with bread. Paper towel dispenser was not working. Chemical buckets were being reused to store sauces. A pan of raw fish was stored above ready-to-eat foods. Dish machine was out of soap and no replacement was on site. Hot buffet bar was not holding foods at 135 degrees or above. Food on the dessert bar was not at 41 degrees or below. Food was not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Case of cabbage was stored on the floor of the kitchen preparation area; containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Hot holding unit needs sneeze shield. Food workers need proper hair restraints. Plastic cups are being used to scoop ice and bulk food. Clean dishes were stored below tubs of dirty dishes. Wall under the three-compartment sink and areas behind equipment need cleaning.

Domino's

2840 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista

No violations.

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

5400 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

E-Z Mart

137 S. Curtis Ave, Pea Ridge

No violations.

Gusano's Pizza

2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Suite 112, Rogers

Follow-up inspection.

No violations.

Moe's Southwest Grill

2600 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: Employee handled a debit card at the register then handled a flour tortilla.

Noncritical violations: Handwashing sink needs to be re-caulked at the wall.

Papa Murphy's

2600 Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Wall plugs are needed in the walk-in cooler.

Lil M's Cafe

467 Lee Town Road, Pea Ridge

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: No quaternary ammonia strips were available at the time of inspection.

Walmart Warehouse Cafe

5801 S.W. Regional Airport Road, Bentonville

No violations.

April 5

Capi's

408 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville

No violations.

Las Palmas Bentonville

301 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

Pizza Hut

1404 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

April 6

Backwoods Beer & Goods

10964 Devils Den Road, Winslow

No violations.

April 10

Walmart Neighborhood Market

1817 S. Eighth St., Rogers

No violations.

Which Wich

1335 S. Main St., Bentonville

No violations.

NW News on 04/16/2018

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