Benton County restaurant inspections: person in charge didn't know how to handle raw foods, Open packages of deli ham were not properly date marked

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.

May 9

Casey's General Store

1791 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista

Critical violations: Both handwashing sinks in the deli area were being used for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: None

Grand Central Station

1806 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista

Critical violations: Green beans were at 100 degrees in the steam table that was used as a reheating unit; foods must be reheated to 160 degrees or more and then maintained at 135 degrees or more. Green beans were not at the proper hot holding temperature.

Noncritical violations: None

Tacos 4 Life

4195 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Employees did not wash hands between glove changes. The automatic dishwasher was not reaching a temperature of 160 degrees or above. Refried beans in the hot box and queso on the steam table were not at 135 degrees or above. Chicken on the line was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: One cooling unit needs a thermometer.

The Kids Studio

5500 Pinnacle Point Drive, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear effective hair restraints.

May 10

Adair Early Head Start

1017 E. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The seal along the baseboard in the kitchen needs repair; shelves in the refrigerator need to be repaired or replaced; and a back flow prevention device is needed for the mop sink or to the hose should be removed before opening.

Waffle House

2723 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Two cases of eggs were sitting out at room temperature. Raw eggs were held past discard time.

Noncritical violations: Bucket used for ice is no longer in good condition and needs to be replaced. Cabinet under the soda machine needs cleaning, repeat violation. Freezer unit and door frame has excessive ice build-up, repeat violation. Gasket on the server's cold holding unit needs replacement, repeat violation. An employee's personal item was not stored in the designated place.

May 11

Bentonville Seventh-day Adventist School

2522 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels available for hand drying.

Noncritical violations: None

Auntie Anne's

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

Critical violations: Food in the preparation cooler was not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear effective hair restraints.

Coastal Roast

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear effective hair restraints.

Core Brewing Co.

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 117, Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Area behind and under the dishwasher and three compartment sink needs cleaning.

Mustard Seed Children's Academy

1400 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Snack mix was stored in an unapproved container.

Say Si Bon

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

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

Noncritical violations: None

Smokewood American Grill

1 Airport Blvd., Suite 119, Bentonville

Critical violations: The upright cooler, grill drawer and server's cooler were not holding foods at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: There were no test strips available for the the dishwasher at the time of inspection. There was spilled beer on the floor of beer cooler in the prep kitchen.

May 14

Applebee's

528 N. 47th St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The mop sink and the sink in the dish area have leaks. Floor tiles need to be replaced in the bar and the dish and kitchen preparation areas.

Colton's

4700 W. Locust St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Floor beneath the prep line, grill and potato station and around the dish machine area needs repair.

Newk's Eatery

2998 U.S. 412 East, Suite 40, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: The hand soap needed to be refilled at handwashing sinks in the kitchen, dish area and restrooms.

Noncritical violations: Thermometers needed to be recalibrated before opening.

DARP Foundation

1199 Grant St., Decatur

Complaint inspection.

Critical violations: There were no hand towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen and there were two pork shoulders thawing in the basin of the sink. Cans of corn had adulterated seals. There was no prepared sanitizer on site at the time of inspection. Sanitizer was not available while the kitchen was in use.

Noncritical violations: Pork was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures.

May 15

Cuscatleca Bakery

2515 N. 17th St., Suite 301, Rogers

Critical violations: Employees were washing hands in the three-compartment sink. Employee made bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.

Noncritical violations: None

Pollo A La Parrilla

2505 N. 17th St., Rogers

Critical violations: Breakfast sandwiches were not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: Current permit was not posted.

Speedy's

1200 N. Lincoln St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: The person in charge did not have knowledge of proper hot holding temperatures or knowledge of cooking raw chicken; foods were not being prepared in accordance to established procedures. Quaternary sanitizer was not at a strong enough concentration. Some foods in hot holding were not at 135 degrees or above. Corn on the cob and chicken strips were not at 41 degrees or below. Chicken strips and breakfast sandwiches were not date marked. Cleaner and disinfectant that were being used were not approved for use on food contact surfaces or equipment.

Noncritical violations: Cardboard boxes were being reused to store prepared breakfast sandwiches. The soda machine drain hose and catch tray need cleaning. The posted permit was expired.

Wellness Secrets

891 Roller Ave., Decatur

No violations.

Yulianita's Mexican Restaurant

2515 N. 17th St., Suite 303, Rogers

Critical violations: Tomatoes and tomatillos were stored below raw meat.

Noncritical violations: Wood in kitchen needs painting. Service sink was not available for use.

Guanajuato Meat Market

229 S. Main St., Decatur

No violations.

Handy Market

141 E. Roller Ave., Decatur

Critical violations: The handwashing sink was not readily accessible.

Noncritical violations: There was no prepared sanitizer on site at the time of inspection. Wiping cloths were stored in a container of water.

Panda Express

2775 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Employees were not lathering with soap long enough before rinsing hands.

Noncritical violations: Clean sectioned plates for employees were not stored properly, repeat violation. Person in charge did not know where the current permit was located, repeat violation.

May 16

Harps

800 First Ave., Gravette

Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the produce department was obstructed. Ready-to-eat market sandwiches were not date marked as needed.

Noncritical violations: None

Hard Luck Cafe

501 First Ave., Gravette

No violations.

In His Image Learning Center

220 N.W. A St., Bentonville

No violations.

Thai Cafe Asian Cuisine

808 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Employee made bare hand contact with shrimp and lettuce while preparing a spring roll. All of the coolers in the facility were not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees or below, repeat violation. Foods were not date marked as need, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: There are cracks around the stainless steel wall; the wall between the kitchen and dish room is no longer in good condition; the wall under the mop sink and grease inceptor need repair.

Supermercado La Michoacana

803 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Open packages of deli ham were not properly date marked, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Wrapped fish was not labeled with the name of the fish or the name and address of the facility where it was packaged. The walk-in cooler floor needs cleaning.

El Bohemio

308 First Ave. S.E., Gravette

Critical violations: An employee's beverage cup did not have a lid. An employee was not wearing gloves while processing ready-to-eat carne asada. The handwashing sink in the bar was being used for purposes other than handwashing.

Noncritical violations: None

May 17

Coppermine Lodge

18895 Coppermine Lodge Road, Rogers

No violations.

Lookout Mercantile

21780 Rock Road, Rogers

No violations.

McAlister's Deli

900 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

No violations.

Wingate Inn

7398 S.W. Old Farm Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: Egg patties were at 122 to 124 degrees in hot holding. The reach-in cooler was not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: Clean dishes were being stored on a cloth towel. Counter top and the back of a counter need repair.

Samaritan Community Center

1211 W. Hudson Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Lettuce and fruit on the buffet were not at 41 degrees or below.

Noncritical violations: None

Building Bridges At Bentonville High School

1901 S.E. J St. and 400 N.W. Second St., Bentonville

Critical violations: A gallon of milk was at 44 degrees and sliced cheese was at 43 degrees in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: The chlorine sanitizer was not at a strong enough concentration in the dish machine. No test strips for quaternary ammonia were available at the time of inspection.

May 18

Taco Bell

608 S. Eighth St., Rogers

No violations.

May 21

Walmart Apparel Cafe

203 S.E. Martin Luther King Parkway, Bentonville

No violations.

Beaver Lake Hideaway Campground

8639 Campground Circle, Rogers

No violations.

10 Box Cost Plus

103 N. Dixieland St., Rogers

No violations.

May 22

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

4204 W. Green Acres Road, Suite 140, Rogers

No violations.

NW News on 05/28/2018

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