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.
Feb. 26
3 Crazy Berries
1826 N. Crossover Road, Suite 1, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Individual packages of coated pretzel sticks did not have adequate labeling. Toilet room doors were open, repeat issue.
Feb. 28
KJ Sushi and Korean BBQ
3223 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Containers of food in cold holding did not have covers. Raw meats were stored above ready-to-eat food.
Noncritical violations: Containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk in. Utensils were stored in water that was not 135 degrees or above.
Hunan Manor
1147 Tahoe Place, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Kitchen staff was eating in a food preparation area. A sign regarding proper handwashing procedure was needed at a handwashing sink.
Noncritical violations: Tongs were stored in direct contact with food on the buffet.
EZ Mart
1540 S. 15th St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: A handwashing sink in the food preparation area was not accessible. Foods on a hot holding shelf were not maintaining a temperature of 135 degrees or above.
Noncritical violations: Two light bulbs in the food preparation area need shields.
Cedar Crest Academy
4195 W. Persimmon St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Single-service containers were being reused for food storage.
Catfish Hole
4127 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Coleslaw stored on ice was at 48 degrees in cold holding; must be 41 degrees or below. Spray bottle of bleach did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: None
March 1
10 Box Cost Plus
1101 S. Thompson St., Springdale
Complaint inspection
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Posted permit has expired.
The Fayetteville Pastry Shop
6315 W. Wedington Drive, Suite 1, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Small refrigerator in coffee area needs a thermometer.
Fricksters Steakhouse and BBQ
802 Airport Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Food employee did not wash hands between tasks. Food employees made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Packaged raw salmon and raw bacon were stored above ready-to-eat lettuce. Sliced brisket was not being cooled in accordance to established procedures. Tomatoes, beans, corn salad and lettuce were at temperature above 41 degrees in cold holding. There was no time control record for salad. Bucket of chemical sanitizer did not have a label.
Noncritical violations: Food employee blew on gloves before using them. Outside smoker is not protected from environmental or insect contamination. Frozen shrimp and frozen ground meat were not being thawed in accordance with established procedures. Ice scoop was stored with handle in direct contact with ice. Food employee was drying food with a cloth. Single-service sour cream container was being reused to store chicken salad.
El Matador
3412 Black Forest Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Raw meat was stored above vegetables in the cooler. A spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: None
McDonald's
1963 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Cut onions and lettuce were held past their discard time.
Noncritical violations: None
Mi Mexico
522 Holcomb St., Springdale
Critical violations: Containers of raw chicken and eggs were stored above packaged, ready-to-eat foods. Flan was not date marked.
Noncritical violations: A nonfood grade bucket was being used for food storage.
Noveria Leo's
4782 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: There was no hand soap at the handwashing sink. Food contact surfaces must be sanitized with an approved sanitizer.
Noncritical violations: Outer openings of food trucks need covering to protect against the entry of insects and rodents. Test strips are needed to check the concentration of chemical sanitizer.
March 2
Con Sabor A Mexico
112 Southwinds Road, Suite 1, Farmington
Follow-up inspection
Critical violations: Chicken was cooked to 146 degrees, must be cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Sour cream was at 44 degrees in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: Cooks do not have thermometers to check cooking temperatures. Several stored food items lacked covering.
Hillcrest Tower Community Center
1 N. School Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Leftover food was not date marked.
Noncritical violations: Dead bugs were found in cabinets.
Shake's Frozen Custard
2835 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
No violations.
Taco Bell
2055 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
No violations.
Tangier's Mediterranean Cafe
2800 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Two light bulbs in the food preparation area lack shielding.
NW News on 03/12/2018