Washington County restaurant inspections: paint mixer was being used to blend refried beans, ready-to-eat turkey and bread were stacked on top of raw pork

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 6

Braich Arrow Express

1298 U.S. 412 West, Tontitown

Critical violations: Chicken tenders were at 131 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps

310 W. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln

Critical violations: Raw meat was stored above fully cooked meat in the cooler.

Noncritical violations: None

Harps - Deli/Bakery

310 W. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln

Critical violations: Raw chicken was stored above raw beef in the cooler.

Noncritical violations: None

Jakejeboleo

809 E. Emma Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: There is no handwashing sink in the restroom.

Noncritical violations: None

Lincoln Quick-A-Way

U.S. 62 & South West Avenue, Lincoln

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Current permit is not posted.

Loves Donuts

1032 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Evidence of a rodent on premises. Icing, lard and flours were uncovered.

Pho Quyen

1241 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods and other raw meats.

Noncritical violations: None

Yen Store

2257 Old Wire Road, Suite 8, Springdale

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. Raw eggs were stored above packaged milk. Cooked chicken, cooked fish, cooked ribs were not at 135 degrees or higher in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: There was a dog tied up outside of the store and dog food in the restroom, live animals are not allowed in food preparation areas or where food is handled. The smoker equipment is not enclosed. Sewage and wastewater must be disposed of properly.

April 9

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

3316 W. Grove Drive, Suite 4, Fayetteville

No violations.

East Buffet

1320 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food items on the hibachi grill were at 60 degrees; temperature controlled for safety foods must be held at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Sanitizing solution for wet wiping cloths was not at the correct level.

Fayetteville Regional Park

2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: A cloth towel was being used for drying hands at the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Mickey Finn Irish Pub

644 W. Dickson St., Suite 114, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Handwashing sink was not accessible.

Noncritical violations: None

Ozark Education Inc.

301 Holcomb St., Springdale

Critical violations: Food employee washed hands while wearing gloves. Ranch dressing and wrapped tortillas were not at 41 degrees or below on ice.

Noncritical violations: No test strips were available at the time of inspection. Garbage dumpster was open.

Subway

3392 Futrall Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Paper towel dispenser at the back handwashing sink did not have paper towels.

Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloths were not stored in accordance to established regulations.

Subway

121 W. Township St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Meatballs were held and used past their discard time.

Noncritical violations: None

April 10

Casey's General Store

1037 Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown

Critical violations: Meatballs, sauce and sliced chicken were not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: Ice tea wasn't properly covered.

Domino's

1065 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: A cold holding table is not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Sauces that were not stored in their original packaging were not labeled.

Eureka Pizza

826 N. Leverett St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There was no soap at the handwashing sink. Pizza sauce was at 47 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: Water was stored in a pesticide sprayer that did not have a label.

Firehouse Subs

2612 Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 4, Fayetteville

Critical violations: A handwashing sink in the food preparation area was being used for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: None

IHOP

3153 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employee was drinking from a cup that did not have a lid or straw.

Noncritical violations: A bag of onions was stored on the floor. The lid for a container of batter needs replacement.

Las Fajitas

5266 N. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: Handwashing sink in the server's station had a scrubbing pad in it; the kitchen handwashing sink had a bag of scallops in it. No sanitizer was being dispensed in the bar dishwasher. Foods in hot holding were not maintaining a temperature of 135 degrees or above. A bottle of degreaser was stored near clean dishes.

Noncritical violations: Bag of scallops was not being thawed in accordance with established methods. Ice scoop was not stored on a surface that could be washed and sanitized. A paint mixer was being used to blend refried beans; must use only food grade equipment and utensils for food preparation.

Las Palmas

1115 E. Henry De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown

Critical violations: Line cook used gloved hands to open the walk-in cooler and then returned to the line without washing hands. Precooked steak, onions and peppers were not being held at 135 degree or higher.

Noncritical violations: None

Morano's

2179 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink was empty.

Noncritical violations: Container of food was stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Wet wiping cloths were stored on counter tops.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

7022 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 1, Springdale

Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands between glove changes. Employee was cutting chicken on a cutting board that had mango residue on it. Multiple spray bottles of chemicals did not have labels.

Noncritical violations: Several nonfood contact surfaces needed cleaning.

Waffle House

2311 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The concentration of sanitizer solution was at 0 ppm.

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

April 11

Camp War Eagle

922 E. Emma Ave. Suite 135C, Springdale

Critical violations: Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.

Noncritical violations: None

Chili's

722 E. Millsap Road, Fayetteville

No violations.

Colton's Steakhouse

642 E. Millsap Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: The paper towel dispenser at one of the handwashing sinks needs repair. Raw chicken in cold holding was not covered. An unapproved pesticide was stored at the server station. A bottle of chemicals did not have a label.

Noncritical violations: The sanitizing solution in the wet wiping cloth bucket was not at the correct concentration.

Holiday Inn Fountain Court Bar

1500 S. 48th St., Springdale

No violations.

Holiday Inn Tiffany Grill

1500 S. 48th St., Springdale

Critical violations: Ready-to-eat turkey and bread were stacked on top of raw pork tenderloins; ready-to-eat foods must not be stored in contact with raw animal products.

Noncritical violations: None

Joe's Italian Grill

3980 W. Wedington Drive, Suite 3, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Cartons of heavy whipping cream were at 68 degrees on the prep table. Spray bottle of glass cleaner did not have a label.

Noncritical violations: None

Mong Dynasty North

3101 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Chicken was not being thawed in accordance to established methods.

Northwest Arkansas Convention Center

1420 S. 48th St., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Thermometer in the walk-in cooler was not working correctly. Tile on the wall by the walk-in cooler needs repair/replacement.

Ozark Kids Inc., Montessori Preschool

614 E. Emma Ave., Springdale

No violations.

Promise Land Food Program

707 Sanders Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: A container of gasoline was stored next to packaged foods on a shelf.

Noncritical violations: Women's restroom needs a trashcan with a lid; the self-closing door to the restroom needs repair. The ceiling in the warewashing area needs repair.

Sonic

1144 Colorado Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Sanitizer was not at the correct concentration.

Noncritical violations: The front handwashing sink does not have hot water.

Spring Creek Market & Deli

501 E. Emma Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Raw eggs were store above a box of pritter prunes.

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

April 12

B & R Meat Processing

633 N. Devil's Den Road, Winslow

No violations.

Braum's Ice Cream

2511 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Burton's Comfort Creamery

402 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

No violations.

Dollar General

17252 U.S. 412 East, Springdale

No violations.

El Vasito Loko

503 Holcomb St., Suite H, Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A cooler in the food preparation area needs cleaning.

E-Z Mart

54 N. Centennial Ave., West Fork

Critical violations: Food employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves.

Noncritical violations: There was no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the store room or restrooms. Outside garbage dumpster lid was open.

Hardee's

2985 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Hometown Country Store and Grill

20983 W. Vanzant Road, Springdale

Critical violations: Raw eggs were stored above packaged milk. Foods in hot holding were not at 135 degrees or above.

Noncritical violations: Packaged ice did not have a label. Single service containers were being reused for food storage.

Infusion Bar

416 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The handwashing sink behind the bar and in the restrooms do not have handwashing signage.

Noncritical violations: None

Korean Food Market

729 S. School Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A box of radishes was stored on the floor.

Lincoln Senior Activity Center

116 E. Park St., Lincoln

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Box of rolls were stored on the floor of dry storage.

Mike's One Stop

984 U.S. 71 North, Winslow

No violations.

Mojo's Pints & Pies

1200 N. Garland Ave., Suite 7, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A container of dough was stored on the floor.

Pace of the Ozarks

813 Founders Park Drive, Suite 107, Springdale

No violations.

Razor Racks BBQ

21 E. 19th St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The refrigerator and freezer need cleaning. Restaurant was operating without a permit.

Sonora Elementary School

20151 Sonora Road, Springdale

No violations.

Sonora Middle School

17051 U.S. 412 East, Springdale

No violations.

Southwest Junior High School

1807 Princeton Ave., Springdale

No violations.

Stage 18

18 E. Center St., Fayetteville

No violations.

Turnbow Elementary School

3390 Habberton Road, Springdale

No violations.

West Washington County Head Start

901 S. Mitchell Ave., Lincoln

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Refrigerator does not have a thermometer.

Winslow Community Meals

1057 Ella Road, Winslow

No violations.

NW News on 04/23/2018

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