Washington County restaurant inspections

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.

March 5

Acambaro

121 N. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: Food items in cold holding were not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below; chicken on ice was at 56 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Ice scoop was stored with the handle in direct contact with the ice. Soda nozzles need cleaning.

Daily Bread

206 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale

No violations.

Fricksters Steakhouse and BBQ

802 Airport Ave., Springdale

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: Raw bacon was stored above ready-to-eat foods. Food items did not have proper date marking.

Noncritical violations: Outside smoker is not protected from insect or environmental contamination. Drain near dish machine needs cleaning.

Grace Childcare

5185 Apple Road, Springdale

Critical violations: Cook coughed into gloved hands.

Noncritical violations: None

Jade China

1046 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Raw chicken was stored above a box of vegetables in the walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: Screen door needs a door flap installed. Floors need cleaning. Grill hood needs cleaning.

Jakejeboleo

809 E. Emma Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: Restroom area does not have a handwashing sink, disposable towels or hand cleanser.

Noncritical violations: A valid retail food permit is not posted.

Pavillion Buffet

3049 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Follow-up inspection.

No violations.

Ramay Junior High School

401 S. Sang Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Concentration of chemical sanitizer was too low in a bucket of sanitizer solution.

Noncritical violations: Grab-and-go sandwiches were not labeled in accordance to established procedures.

Sassy's BBQ and Grille

1290 N. Steamboat Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Container of chili was held past its discard date.

Noncritical violations: Seasonings stored near smoker were not covered. Bottom of the freezer needs cleaning.

Speedway Grocery

601 E. Emma Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Packaged ice was not labeled in accordance to established procedures.

March 6

Farmer's Table Cafe

1079 S. School Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

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

JBGB

3615 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Ice scoop is stored with handle in contact with ice.

Noncritical violations: Current retail is not posted.

Lincoln Elementary School

613 County Ave., Lincoln

No violations.

Mandalay Fusion

8 Brown St., Farmington

Critical violations: Bag of cream cheese was stored next to raw fish in cold holding, raw items must be stored below ready-to-eat foods.

Noncritical violations: Multiple food items in the refrigerator were not covered.

Meiji Japanese Cuisine

3878 N. Crossover Road, Suite 8, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Food employee was wearing bracelets that were not plain bands. Steamed rice dispensing utensils were stored in a container of water between uses.

Noodles Italian Kitchen

3748 N. Mall Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Box of lemons contained some lemons with mold. Raw eggs were stored above a packaged of frozen spinach. Butter was being held at room temperature.

Noncritical violations: A food temperature measuring device must be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperature. Test strips for sanitizer were not available. Interior of preparation table needs cleaning. Garbage dumpster needs drain plug.

On the Mark

2588 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: A cold holding unit was not maintaining food at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Food permit has expired.

Rick's Iron Skillet

1131 S. School Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: A refrigerator in the food preparation area is not maintaining food at a temperature of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: One refrigerator is not functioning properly. Containers of potatoes were stored on the floor.

Village Inn

3364 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

March 7

Chao's Asian & American Foods - Mobile

2430 E. Sharon St., Fayetteville

No violations.

Flying Burrito

3200 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint. Cooking equipment needs cleaning. Outside garbage dumpster needs a drain plug, repeat violation. Wall and ceiling covers near bulk ice maker need repair, repeat violation. One light bulb in the warewashing area needs shielding, repeat violation.

Gardens at Arkanshire

5000 Arkanshire Circle, Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Containers of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Wet wiping cloths were not being stored properly. Sanitizer solution was not at the proper concentration.

George Junior High School

3200 S Powell St., Springdale

No violations.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

1780 Crossover Road, Fayetteville

No violations.

Jimmy John's

3379 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Thai Diner

514 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Zoe's Kitchen

3379 N. College Ave., Suite 8, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Food on the left side of a cold holding unit was not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Wet wiping cloths were stored on counter tops.

March 8

Amanecer Market

1115 S. School Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Pork was uncovered while drying on slabs. Foods were not properly dated marked. Meat knife was stored on top of lettuce between use.

Noncritical violations: Foods packaged in the establishment were not properly labeled. Antibiotics were being sold by the store, antibiotics are available only by prescription.

Burrito Loco

2155 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Ice was in the handwashing sink. Rice was at 123 degrees in hot holding. Food in the walk-in cooler did not have proper date markings.

Noncritical violations: Permit was expired.

Central United Methodist Church

6 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Items in the walk-in cooler did not have proper date marks.

Noncritical violations: None

Core Pub

2558 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.

E San Restaurant

2008 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: The handwashing sink was not accessible. Dishes were not being washed with sanitizer.

Noncritical violations: Owner is growing bean sprouts that are being served in the facility.

Fayetteville Head Start

2052 S. Garland Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Harp Elementary School

2700 Butterfield Coach Road, Springdale

No violations.

Kobe Hibachi Grill & Sushi

643 N. Van Asche, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Server used bare hands to pick up a single lettuce shred that had fallen out of a customers salad bowl, no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Noncritical violations: Handwashing sink has a small leak. Refrigerated cases need thermometers. Steamed rice dispensing utensils are being stored in a container of water.

Mexico Viejo

2131 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at a handwashing sink. Raw chicken was stored above other raw meat; food in the base of the cold holding table was not covered. The dish machine was not sanitizing properly.

Noncritical violations: None

Panda Restaurant

3050 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Employee did not wash hands before starting food preparation. Diced fresh fruit above the buffet line was not at 41 degrees or below. Foods in cold holding were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: Raw vegetables were stacked in several shallow pans that were stacked upon one another, foods must be placed in clean sanitized containers and must be covered to protect from contamination from the bottom surface of the pan. Dry wiping towels were not stored properly. Several nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning.

Puritan Coffee & Beer

3959 N. Steele Blvd., Apt. 102, Fayetteville

No violations.

Washington Elementary School

425 N. Highland Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Caulking in dish room needs to be replaced.

March 9

Burrito House

660 S. Thompson St., Springdale

Critical violations: Rice was not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: A bag of onions were stored on the floor, meats were stored without cover in the refrigerator. Dirty towels were not being stored properly.

Casey's General Store

2720 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville

No violations.

Farmington Schools Concessions

42 S. Double Springs Road, Farmington

No violations.

Mariachi's Grill & Cantina

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food employee made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat tortillas and lemons. Container of lettuce was uncovered and stored below a dirty shelf. Tilapia filets were at 50 degrees in cold holding. Containers of flan were held past discard dates. Spray bottle of chemicals did not have a label.

Noncritical violations: Preparation table needs a thermometer. Cardboard box of fish was stored on the floor. Bucket of sour cream was reused to store other foods. Soda nozzles and shelves in the walk-in cooler need cleaning.

Marriott Courtyard

600 E. Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville

No violations.

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

95 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Some ready-to-eat foods were not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Tienda El Salvadoreno

1528 W. Sunset Ave., Suite G, Springdale

Critical violations: Pupusa mix that was made at the Rogers store was not labeled in accordance with established procedures.

Noncritical violations: None

Whole Foods Market

3425 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Capers were at 45 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Whole Foods - Deli/Bakery

3425 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: The cold holding unit in the pizza area is not maintaining foods at 41 degrees or below; chicken salad on the buffet line was at 51 degrees.

Noncritical violations: Fish was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. Spray bottle of egg wash was not labeled properly.

March 12

Arsaga's Espresso at the Library

401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Racks under the large cooler need cleaning.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

3379 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Cut tomatoes were at 44 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Delicious Hot Dogs

4835 W. Prescott St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Multiple containers of food did not have date marks.

Noncritical violations: None

Deluxe Burger

3391 N. College Ave., Suite 1, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Handwashing sink had ice in the basin. Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods.

Noncritical violations: Wiping cloths were stored on counter tops.

La Mangonada

990 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: Chlorine concentration in sanitizer was not at the correct concentration.

Noncritical violations: None

Springdale Early Learning Academy

1268 Electric Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Cooked noodles were not date marked.

Noncritical violations: Temperature of water in the handwashing sink is not getting hot enough. Equipment in the dry storage room needs a thermometer. Flatware was stored improperly. Trash receptacles in restroom need covering.

Sonic

1328 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale

No violations.

Susan's Restaurant

1440 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Beef was not being thawed in accordance with established procedures. Silverware was not covered on tables, tableware must be protected from contamination.

Taco Bell

412 W. Dickson Street, Fayetteville

No violations.

Taqueria Guanajuato

812 N. Thompson St., Suite 6, Springdale

Critical violations: Employee made bare hand contact with food while preparing tortillas. Raw shrimp was stored above tortillas.

Noncritical violations: Fish was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. Thawing fish was not being protected from contamination risk, multiple items in the walk-in cooler were not covered.

March 13

Asian Fine Asian Cuisine

1818 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Pipe to handwashing sink is dripping. Utensils for steamed rice were being stored in water in between uses. Pipe to three-compartment sink is not connected. Nonfood contact surfaces need cleaning. Outside garbage dumpster needs replacement. Mechanical ventilation hood needs cleaning.

Avalon Nutrition and Indian Foods

1388 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

No violations.

Con Sabor a Mexico

107 Pittman St., Prairie Grove

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Food items in cold holding were not covered. Ice scoop was stored in contact with ice. Multiple plates need replacement.

El Ranchito Supermercado

1900 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale

Critical violations: Raw beef was stored above tomatoes. Pork skins were at 115 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: Oxtail and fish were not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. Green salsa sold in store was not labeled properly.

El Santaneco

1902 W. Huntsville Ave., Suite A, Springdale

Critical violations: Pinto beans were not cooled properly before being placed in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Gabriela's Mexican Grill

121 N. Pittman St., Prairie Grove

Critical violations: Bathrooms lack handwashing procedures signs.

Noncritical violations: Salsa was uncovered in server's area. Food items in walk-in cooler, freezer and dry storage areas was stored directly on the floor.

Harps

319 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove

Critical violations: Raw pork was stored above ready-to-eat summer sausage in the meat display.

Noncritical violations: Yogurt parfaits that were prepared in the establishment were not labeled properly.

Harps - Deli/Bakery

319 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove

Critical violations: Chicken in display case was at 125 degrees, food in hot holding must be at 135 degrees or above. Two spray bottles did not have labels.

Noncritical violations: None

Herman's Ribhouse

2901 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Containers of lettuce were stored in direct contact with the floor.

Jimmy John's

518 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Mayonnaise dispensing utensil is stored in container of water at 52 degrees in flip top refrigerator.

McNair Middle School

3030 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville

No violations.

Mong Dynasty North

3101 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Food in cold holding table was not covered; raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the cooler.

Noncritical violations: Packaged food was stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Wet wiping cloths were stored on counter tops. Single use containers were being reused for food storage, repeat violation.

Pizza Hut

1772 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 2A, Springdale

Critical violations: Chlorine in the warewashing machine was out at the time of inspection.

Noncritical violations: None

Tokyo Sushi and Bar

522 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Wire mesh square needs replacing. Service/mop sink basin is not installed, repeat issue.

March 14

Chick-fil-A

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville

No violations.

CiCi's Pizza

637 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 101, Fayetteville

Critical violations: Spray bottles of chemicals did not have labels.

Noncritical violations: Vent in dish washing area needs cleaning.

Dunkin' Donuts

4126 Elm Springs Road, Springdale

Critical violations: Foods in cold holding were not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

From Caterpillars to Butterflies

90 Southwinds Road, Farmington

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Bathroom near lobby does not have a sign outlining proper handwashing procedures.

Little Greek Restaurant

4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 1380, Fayetteville

No violations.

Loafin Joe's

3896-A Elm Springs Road, Springdale

Critical violations: There were no hand towels or cleanser at the handwashing sink. Deli meat and cheeses were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

North Street Mini Mart

758 W. North St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Medication was held past expiration date. Chemicals were being stored above soda containers.

Noncritical violations: None

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe

410 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Bucket of sanitizer was stored in the handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Thep Thai Restaurant

1525 S. School Ave., Fayetteville

Critical violations: Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Curry sauces did not have date markings.

Noncritical violations: Container of chicken was stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

Whataburger

4172 Elm Springs Road, Springdale

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. Some food items were held past discard date.

Noncritical violations: None

NW News on 04/02/2018

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