Benton County restaurant inspections

Critical violations are those 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.

Sept. 25

Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food

801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville

Critical violations: There was standing water in a refrigerator in the seasonal kitchen.

Noncritical violations: None

Juice Palm

801 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 47, Bentonville

Critical violations: There was a dirty pot in the handwashing sink; there were no paper towels at a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: The inside of an ice machine needs cleaning.

Sept. 26

Y12 Asian Food Truck

127 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Critical violations: Food was not date-marked as needed, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: None

Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/Bakery

935 S. Holly St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: There were no sanitizer test strips available at the time of inspection.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Fuel Center

935 S. Holly St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: There were no towels at a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: None

Quizno's

4505 W. Walnut St., Suite 4, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The nozzle for pink lemonade and the freezer arm in a cold-holding unit need cleaning.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

4507 W. Walnut St., Suite 4, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: There was a buildup of ice on the bottom of the freezer door.

Sept. 27

10 Box

103 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Raw sausage was stored above cooked Polish sausage.

Noncritical violations: Weather stripping on an overhead door needs to be repaired.

Sept. 30

Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse

2504 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

Follow-up inspection.

Critical violations: Food was not cooled properly before being placed in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: The floor under the soda dispenser needs to be repaired or replaced.

McDonald's

1401 Phyllis St., Suite A, Bentonville

Critical violations: A paper towel dispenser at a handwashing sink was not working.

Noncritical violations: None

Little Caesar's

931 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Critical violations: A handwashing sink was not connected to plumbing.

Noncritical violations: A hood vent needs cleaning.

Latte Da

808 S. 52nd St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A food employee was not wearing a proper hair restraint.

Kum & Go

978 Pleasant Grove, Lowell

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: The floor under the soda dispenser needs to be repaired.

Oct. 1

Casey's General Store

2401 W. Olive St., Rogers

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

Noncritical violations: None

Casey's General Store

1800 W. Hudson Road, Rogers

Critical violations: Packaged bakery items were not labeled with ingredients.

Noncritical violations: None

Decatur Livestock Auction Inc.

8950 Arkansas 59 South, Decatur

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

Noncritical violations: None

Hapa's Hawaiian Restaurant

105 S. Third St., Rogers

Critical violations: Pork was at 120 degrees in hot holding. Food was not date-marked as needed. A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled, repeat violation.

Noncritical violations: Scoops were being stored in a container of room temperature water between uses. There were no test strips for sanitizer available at the time of inspection.

Kum & Go

2400 W. Hudson Road, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Soft drink dispensers in the warewashing area were leaking.

Oct. 2

Element By Westin

3401 Medlin Lane, Bentonville

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the breakfast bar. Sharp cheddar cheese was held past its discard date.

Noncritical violations: Employees' personal items were not stored separately from the food preparation area.

Hampton Inn

4501 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Fruit bowls were not covered. Disposable cups were being used as scoops for dry, bulk goods; establishments must use scoops with handles.

La Nueva Lupita Baker & Deli

315 W. Tulsa St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food in refrigerator.

Noncritical violations: Personal food was not stored separately from bakery food in one refrigerator.

Market One Eleven

111 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs

Critical violations: There were no paper towels at a handwashing sink in a restroom.

Noncritical violations: None

Papa John's

231 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Employees were not wearing proper hair restraints.

The Station Cafe - Mobile

409 S.E. Sixth St., Bentonville

Critical violations: An employee washed hands in a three-compartment sink. An employee made bare hand contact with food while preparing lettuce. There were no paper towels available at the time of inspection. Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: None

Oct. 3

Super Donuts

136 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Critical violations: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before opening.

Noncritical violations: Ants were entering through holes near a window. Tape needs to be removed from stand-up mixer. The trashcan in the restroom needs a lid. Tape needs to be removed from the edges of the ceiling in the kitchen; the attic door and trim around the kitchen needs to be painted or covered with a sealant; a door needs to be installed between the kitchen and owner's office.

Newk's Eatery

5100 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers

Critical violations: Grilled chicken in the pizza prep table was at 60 degrees.

Noncritical violations: The handle of a scoop for diced tomatoes was stored in the product.

Miss Mary's

468 Gentry Blvd., Gentry

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: A shelf in the walk-in cooler needs to be repaired or replaced; a fan above the dish area needs to be cleaned. There was a condensation leak in the freezer.

McDonald's

101 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton

Critical violations: A paper towel dispenser at a handwashing sink was not working. An employee made bare hand contact with ice in the ice machine at the drive-thru window. The three-compartment sink needs to be repaired; utensils for the grill were not being stored properly between uses. Lettuce and onion were not at 41 degrees or below in cold holding.

Noncritical violations: Insect control devices were not being used properly. Test strips were not available at the time of inspection.

Lucy's Diner

511 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Critical violations: An employee filled up a sanitizer bucket in a handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: Lights in the ware washing area need a protective cover.

La Huerta - Mobile

129 Fowler St., Suite B, Gentry

Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food. Cut tomatoes were at 45 degrees in cold holding. There were multiple flies in the food truck.

Noncritical violations: The floor around the grill needs to be repaired.

Catfish John's

601 Hudson Road, Rogers

Critical violations: None

Noncritical violations: Bags of onions and potatoes were stored directly on the floor. Employees in the kitchen were not wearing proper hair restraints. The establishment did not have the correct test strips for sanitizer.

Bentonville West High School

1351 Gamble Road, Centerton

Critical violations: Tator tots were at 115 degrees in hot holding.

Noncritical violations: None

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Sept. 25 -- Walmart Neighborhood Market - Fuel Center, 1808 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton; Bentonville High School, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville; Bentonville High School North, 1801 S.E. J St., Bentonville; Building Bridges at BHS, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville; Walmart Neighborhood Market - Deli/Bakery, 1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton; Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1800 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton.

Sept. 26 -- Walmart Neighborhood Market, 935 S. Holly St., Siloam Springs; Pour Jons Coffee, 120 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs; Pizza Hut, 903A N. Bloomington St., Suite 101, Lowell.

Sept. 27 -- Andy's Frozen Custard, 2205 W. Walnut St., Rogers.

Sept. 30 -- Wellness Secrets, 891 E. Roller Ave., Decatur; Pure Joy Ice Cream Cart, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Bentonville; Las Palmas, 200 W. Poplar St., Rogers, follow-up inspection; Granny's Simple Blessings, 408 Main St. N.W., Gravette; Einstein Brothers Bagels, 1728 S. 46th St., Suite 102, Rogers; Don Tomi Tacos, 1100 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville; Decatur School, 1498 Stadium Ave, Decatur; Decatur Northside Elementary School, 9083 Mount Road, Decatur.

Oct. 1 -- Acambaro, 301 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, follow-up inspection; Casey's General Store, 514 N. Second St., Rogers; Dollar General Store, 154 N. Main St., Decatur; La Finca Express, 1203 S. Monte Ne Road, Rogers; Ye Yo's Mezca Ieriat Taqueria, 101 E. Walnut St., Suite 20, Rogers.

Oct. 2 -- Great Day Skate Place, 1615 Moberly Lane, Bentonville; Natural Muse, 1500 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, follow-up inspection; Pinnacle 12 Theatre, 2100 Bellview Road, Rogers; Subway, 4204 W. Green Acres Road, Suite 130, Rogers; The Kid's Studio, 5500 W. Pinnacle Point Drive, Suite 100, Rogers; The Station Cafe, 409 S.E. Sixth St., Bentonville.

Oct. 3 -- Venue 718, 718 N. Second St., Suite 103, Rogers; Walmart Fuel Center, 1300 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Whisk & Spool, 111 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs; Subway, 183 Rebecca St., Gentry; Southside Church of Christ, 919 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers; Samaritan Community Center, 1211 W. Hudson Road, Rogers; Kindgergrove Preschool, 696 S. 28th St., Rogers; Ivan's Old Time Meat Shop, 2101 N. Second St., Rogers.

NW News on 11/04/2019

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