Benton County restaurant inspections: Fish being thawed in handwashing sink, employees not washing hands after handling raw meat

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 9

Catfish John's

601 W. Hudson Road, Rogers

No violations.

Hunan Village

3402 E. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Employees were not lathering with soap long enough before rinsing. Two bowls of raw shrimp were stored above a case of lettuce in the walk-in. Crab ragoon, chicken on a stick and chicken and beef strips on the buffet were not at 135 degrees or above. Date markings were not being used properly. Laundry detergent was being used to wash dishes.

Noncritical violations: None

Lemongrass Roots

110 U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: All equipment must be cleaned and sanitized prior to opening.

Noncritical violations: Several nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning. Gasket on three-door reach-in cooler needs to be installed.

April 10

Bellview Elementary School

5400 Bellview Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Walk-in cooler is not holding food at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: There is a condensation leak in the cooler and it was dripping onto food items.

Buffalo Wild Wings

2707 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville

Critical violations: Bar handwashing sink was not being used.

Noncritical violations: Cases of glassware were stored on the floor. Faucet of the three-compartment sink has a leak.

Eureka Pizza

1140 N. Walton Blvd., Suite 2, Bentonville

Critical violations: There was an open beverage can on the food preparation table.

Noncritical violations: None

Fred's Hickory Inn

1502 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

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

Noncritical violations: None

Fresh Fish Market Place

607 S.E. Fifth St., Bentonville

Critical violations: Fish was being thawed in a handwashing sink. Walk-in cooler was not maintaining 41 degrees or below. Menu must clearly indicate consumer advisory.

Noncritical violations: Parasite destruction letter is from 2014, need one from 2018. Fish was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. Posted permit was expired.

Janie Darr Elementary School

6505 Mount Hebron Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Pizza sauce was held past discard date.

Noncritical violations: Sanitizer concentration in bucket for wet wiping cloths was not strong enough.

Walmart Neighborhood - Deli/Bakery

1817 S. Eighth St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Mop sink has a leak. There is a drain pipe missing in the dump sink.

April 11

Acropolis

905 N.W. 13th St., Bentonville

No violations.

Azul Tequila

1000 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 22, Bentonville

Critical violations: Milk was at 47 degrees in the refrigerator; cut tomato, avocado and black beans were at 51 degrees in the prep cooler.

Noncritical violations: Raw beef was not being thawed in accordance with established procedures. Food preparation employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint. Chicken buckets were being reused for food storage.

Hibachi Grill Buffett

102 S. 21st St., Rogers

Critical violations: Sushi rice was at 51 degrees in sushi rice warmer; must be kept at 135 or above or 41 degrees or below or on time control. Raw shrimp and imitation crab meat were not at 41 degrees or below in display cooler for grill.

Noncritical violations: Raw chicken was not being thawed in accordance to established procedure. Juice containers were stored in contact with ice for customer drinks. Soy sauce containers were being reused for food storage.

KFC

903 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

Maria's Restaurant

2813 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the kitchen was obstructed by cart of beverage mugs, and the handwashing sink in the bar was being used for washware storage.

Noncritical violations: Ventilation system above cooking area needs cleaning.

Shogun

3606 S.E. Metro Parkway, Bentonville

Critical violations: There was an open beverage container at the sushi preparation table. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. Multiple wet wiping cloths were at food prep tables and were without sanitizer residuals.

Noncritical violations: None

Cafe on Broadway

123 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the new bakery area is not connected.

Noncritical violations: Storage containers of food and drinking cups are stored on the floor of the store room. Food workers must wear proper hair restraints. Sanitizer concentration for wet wiping cloths was not strong enough. Cardboard was on shelving units in the store room. A service sink or mop sink needs to be installed. Restroom doors are not self closing. Wall between the restroom and the kitchen needs repair.

April 12

Burger King

1700 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

KFC

903 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

The Grove

808 S. Bloomington St., Lowell

No violations.

The Grove - Mobile

808 S. Bloomington St., Lowell

No violations.

Cotton Patch Cafe

4101 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands between tasks or glove changes; dish washer did not wash hands between handling dirty and clean dishes. Portioned sliced turkey stored above the chill line was not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Foods were not at 41 degrees or below in the walk-in cooler. An unapproved peroxide sanitizer was being used to sanitize food preparation and other food contact surfaces.

Noncritical violations: The back-up thermometer in the walk-in cooler needs replacement. Ice cream needs to be covered in the freezer. Shelves in the walk-in cooler need cleaning; ice cream chest freezer needs to be defrosted and then cleaned.

Forum Coffee

1109 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Beverages were being dumped into the handwashing sink. The final sanitizing rinse on the dish washing machine was not working.

Noncritical violations: None

Jim's Razorback Pizza

326 N. Bloomington St., Lowell

Critical violations: Macaroni salad was at 47 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: Glass door cooler was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

La Taquiza

106 N. Bloomington St., Suite G, Lowell

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: Cut tomatoes and hot dogs were at 48 degrees in the preparation cooler.

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

Miss Saigon Pho

310 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Employee's beverage container did not have a lid and straw. A thermometer was needed on site.

Noncritical violations: None

Natural Muse

1500 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: There were french fries in the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Thai Kitchen

707 S.W. A St., Bentonville

Critical violations: Raw chicken and beef were stored above cooked meat. Cooked chicken was not date marked. Cream cheese mix was being prepared on the floor.

Noncritical violations: None

Tropical Sno

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers

No violations.

April 13

Chennai Indian Cafe

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

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: Establishment must ensure that employees are following proper handwashing procedure. Employee handled raw chicken, removed gloves, but did not wash hands prior to changing tasks. A sheet tray was obstructing the handwashing sink. Buffet was not holding food at 135 degrees or above. Items on the dessert bar were not at 41 degrees or below. Food items were not date marked as need, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Bags of carrots and other vegetables were stored in direct contact with the floor, repeat violation. Bread was not under a sneeze shield. Plastic cups are being used as a scoop in bulk food containers, repeat violation. Area under the three-compartment sink and behind equipment needs cleaning.

Glasgow's Cafe

411 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Cook made bare hand contact with food while preparing tacos and enchiladas. Raw meat was stored above avocados and case of tortillas.

Noncritical violations: None

Hapa Hawaiian Restaurant

105 S. 3rd St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Scoops were being stored in a container of room temperature water between uses; water must be 135 degrees or above or scoop must be stored on a dry sanitized surface or stored in product with the handle out. No test strips were available at the time of inspection.

April 16

Bonnie Grimes Elementary

1801 S. 13th St., Rogers

No violations.

Community Butcher

322 N. Bloomington St., Lowell

No violations.

Elmwood Middle School

1600 S. 13th St., Rogers

No violations.

Walmart To Go

1300 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

Decision Point

602 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: A fly swatter was in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Container of pasta did not have a date marking.

Noncritical violations: None

Paradise Donuts

1101 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Restroom door needs repair.

Sonic

1134 W. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Water from a condensation leak was dripping onto the onion ring roll rack cover in the walk-in. Shake mixing collars needed cleaning and sanitizing. Employee's fingers went inside a to-go cup before beverage was dispensed into the cup. Fryers, area around the fryers, area under the ice and soda machines, and the area around the ice cream machine need cleaning. Floor in the walk-in cooler needs repair. There is a condensation leak in the walk-in.

Taco Bell

1050 W. U.S. 412, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Sealant needs replacement around the drain pain of the soda machine; a counter in the dish area needs repair or replacement.

April 17

Oakdale Middle School

511 N. Dixieland St., Rogers

No violations.

The Butterstick Bakery

227 E. Pickens Road, Suite 102, Pea Ridge

Follow-up inspection.

No violations.

NW News on 04/23/2018

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