Critical violations are those factors leading to food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Nov. 12
Berry Natural
3059 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Date label must be on food items when being held for more than 24 hours.
Braum's
907 Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Plastic protections of ventilation in walk-in cooler are not clean.
Cask and Grove
28 E. Center St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: No hand washing sink in prep area.
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
2190 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Handwashing sink next to three-compartment sink is blocked and cannot be used.
Noncritical violations: None
Farrell's Lounge Bar and Grill
311 W. Dickson St., Suite 101, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Raw chicken 45 degrees in cold storage. Lettuce and spinach 44 degrees in refrigerator. Ice scoop in ice maker -- handle making contact and another on top making direct contact with surface.
Noncritical violations: Ham, lettuce and spinach did not have date marking. Lettuce and spinach not covered in refrigerator.
La Super Quesadilla Restaurant
408 N. Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: No paper towels were available for drying hands after hand washing.
Noncritical violations: None
MJ Pizzeria
838 N. 48th St., Suite A, Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Utensils were not stored properly to prevent contamination.
Serranos Mexican Grill & Cantina
1301 S. Krupa Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Hand washing sinks have hot water turned off due to faucet leaking.
Noncritical violations: None
Nov. 13
Acambaro Mexican Restaurant
2605 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Hand washing sink not accessible (pitcher sitting in sink). Pan in walk-in cooler had peppers lying on top of cloth and covered with a cloth.
Noncritical violations: Ice scoop in ice. Wall board needs to be replaced above the waitress pickup area.
Casey's General Store
2031 Stokenbury Road, Elkins
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Containers of crumbled chocolate pretzel mix and banana nut bread for customer self-service lack adequate labeling.
Colton's
642 E. Millsap Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Ice buildup from walk-in freezer unit dripping onto food items, shelving and floor. Food prep area counter had food particles and were not sanitized. Ice scoops on soda dispense surface making direct contact. Reach-in cooler glass shattered and taped together. Reach-in under-counter cooler is broken. Reach-in salad cooler broken door handles and doors have food particles caked on them.
Noncritical violations: Multiple tiles broken and missing on floor in food prep area. Multiple lights need fixtures in prep area. Hood filters and vent on salamander needs to be cleaned.
Daylight Donuts
2030 Arkansas 74 East, Elkins
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Package of precooked ham thawing at room temperature.
Happy Feet Childcare Center
1238 N. Center St., Elkins
Critical violations: A container of chlorine bleach stored in food preparation area lacks labeling.
Noncritical violations: None
Herman's Ribhouse
2901 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Walk-in cooler coils covered in dust particles.
Jimmy's Pizza & Catering
813 W. Maple St., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Surfaces of shelves were not clean in walk-in cooler.
KFC
600 S. Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: White water was pooling around the areas of the kitchen, under the storage racks, in walk-in coolers.
Mellow Mushroom
1460 E. Augustine Lane, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: A bucket of chemical sanitizer was empty in the dishwashing machine.
Neal's Cafe
806 N. Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: An employee made bare hand contact with okra and cornbread when plating.
Noncritical violations: None
Pontiac Coffee House
515 S. Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Surfaces of shelf in walk-in cooler lack cleaning.
Sunset Grill and BBQ
3418 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale
Critical violations: Beef, hamburger, bacon and other items were not covered in walk-in cooler. Mechanical dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer. Walk-in cooler was holding food products at 46 degrees, ambient thermometer stated 42 degrees and dropping.
Noncritical violations: Old pan on floor, hood vent had dripping grease, and floors have water pooling in areas.
Tequila Bar & Grill Restaurant
2085 N. Center St., Building A, Elkins
Critical violations: Wait person filled pitcher at the hand washing sink.
Noncritical violations: None
Thep Thai Restaurant
1525 S. School Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Raw beef product stored on top vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Noncritical violations: Magnetic knife holder contains food particles.
Tot's Landing
2129 N. Center St., Suite F, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Microwave oven interior surfaces lack cleaning. Several lids for drink cups have been gnawed on and lack replacement.
Nov. 14
Arkansas Department of Corrections
600 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Two canned foods are dented in the lid/seals.
Noncritical violations: None
Briar Rose Bakery
28 E. Main St., Farmington
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: The posted retail food permit was expired.
Esquina Salvadorena
1300 N. Thompson St., Suite E, Springdale
Critical violations: Big batches of food made yesterday lacking a date of discard.
Noncritical violations: Grease trap area has a bad order.
Grandma's House Cafe
21588 U.S. 71 South, Winslow
Critical violations: Crawling insects observed in food preparation area.
Noncritical violations: Floor covering in food preparation area is damaged and lacks repair.
La Sirenita
505 Thomas Blvd., Springdale
Critical violations: Owner was not able to provide the shell stock tag for latest shell stock clams. Diced tomatoes, coleslaw and other items in multiple refrigerator units with no dates on food items.
Noncritical violations: None
Mi Mexico Mexican Restaurant
1902 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Equipment not being used and broken was placed in the kitchen.
Mike's One Stop
984 U.S. 71 North, Winslow
Critical violations: Pans for warewashing are stored around the hand washing sink. Crawling insects observed inside the establishment.
Noncritical violations: None
Walmart Deli-Bakery
660 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Box of pies in freezer was on the floor.
Winslow Community Meals
1057 Ella Road, Winslow
Critical violations: Several containers of home canned salsa were on the shelf in the dry food storage area.
Noncritical violations: None
Nov. 15
Amanecer Market
1115 S. School St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Tamales were prepared Nov.13 and are not date-marked. Packaged food does not have a label.
Noncritical violations: None
Chop Sooie
2907 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employees are washing their hands with cold water.
Noncritical violations: None
East Side Grill
1838 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employee filled a clean plastic container with water from the hand washing sink.
Noncritical violations: Bar area hand washing sink lacks food employee hand washing notice. Food employee is wearing a bracelet.
El Nuevo Progresso Bakery
902-A Watson Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Vent hood filter has a buildup of soil.
La Huerta
2356 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Wet wiping cloth is on top of the preparation table. One light bulb in covered corn chip storage area lacks shielding.
Taqueria El Torito
700 S. Thompson St., Suite A, Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Ice scoop to retrieve ice in the machine was a bowl.
The Hill School
88 W. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: The retail food permit was not posted.
Zaxby's
400 S. Thompson St., Springdale
Critical violations: Coleslaw in containers on service line holding at 42-45 degrees.
Noncritical violations: Water pooling around corners of floor where equipment is held.
Nov. 18
Guido's Pizza
363-B Henri De Tonti Blvd., Tontitown
Critical violations: Pizza chef using bare hand contact putting together a hot sandwich. Single-use gloves being stored on the salad prep table used, placed for reuse.
Noncritical violations: Can opener had a buildup of food residue on the knife.
Harp's Deli-Bakery
1951 N. Center St., Elkins
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Food employee in cake decorating area is wearing a wristwatch.
Harps Food Store
1951 N. Center St., Elkins
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Opened box of bottled chocolate syrup is stored on the floor next to reduced product area. Fan shrouds for cooling unit in meat preparation area lack cleaning.
Meez & Kini
2117 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Linens may not be used to keep lettuce from drying.
Mexico Viejo
2131 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Skillet with soup did not have cover in walk-in cooler. Ice scoops were stored in the ice.
Noncritical violations: Spices in container did not have label to identify.
Washington Burgerland
802 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Vent above microwave has buildup of residue and needs to be cleaned.
Wendy's
1473 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Straws were stored on storage floor. Magnetic holder for knifes had food particles and debris.
Zoe's Kitchen
3379 N. College Ave., Suite 8, Fayetteville
Critical violations: Debris in ice maker plate above the ice.
Noncritical violations: Olive oil and canola oil in bottles out of original container not labeled.
Nov. 19
Bud Walton Arena
1270 W. Leroy Pond Drive, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: No soap dispensing. Ice scoops in ice with handles making contact.
Con Sabor A Mexico
107 Pittman St., Prairie Grove
Critical violations: Multiple items in walk-in cooler without date-marking.
Noncritical violations: None
Ella's Restaurant
465 N. Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Lettuce and meat spaghetti not covered in walk-in cooler. Ice room there are holes in the wall and ceiling.
Foghorn's
1815 N. Green Acres Road, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Employee lacked gloves when making sauces. Once gloves were on, employee lacked washing in between gloves. Bottle of sanitizer in hand washing sink at the bar. Test strips not available. Fan vent coverings in walk-in cooler have a lot of dust on them.
Gabriela's Mexican Grill
121 N. Pittman Road, Prairie Grove
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Drinks being stored in ice machine. Food being stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
Hand In Hand Learning Center
206 N. Pittman Road, Prairie Grove
Critical violations: Hand washing sink does not have paper towels.
Noncritical violations: None
Harps Food Store
3055 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Two cans of tomato with dents on top lid. Cheese on display/cold hold unit temping at 43 degrees. Expired medicine on shelf.
Mi Tienda Express
2270 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Several packages of raw foods stored above packaged ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler packaged salsa, in cooler packaged gelatina w/milk, rice pudding, chile relleno are not date-marked. Packaged food does not have required labels on it.
Noncritical violations: Surfaces of equipment are not clean. The current retail food permit is not posted.
Mo Tacos and Churros
329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Hand washing sink does not have paper towels. Three-compartment sink lacks one drainboard. Refrigerator is not clean.
Pattaya Thai Sushi Restaurant
1210 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Sushi bar is holding raw salmon and other raw fish products at 45 degrees, product placed in container at 11 a.m.
Noncritical violations: None
Razorback Pizza
2620 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Cold holding unit in front of pizza oven is not holding correct temperature.
Noncritical violations: The posted retail food permit was expired.
Supermercado Mi Hacienda
1501 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, Springdale
Critical violations: Beef jerky in the drying process on shelves with no protections. Beef jerky being made in the back of house and being sold on the shelf.
Noncritical violations: None
Whole Foods Market & Deli
3425 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Chicken breast under hot holding at 125 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
Nov. 20
El Jabalito Tex-Mex Cantina & Grill
1545 W. 15th St., Suite 104, Fayetteville
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: The menu must include an indication of raw or under-cooked foods.
Foghorn's
1100 48th Place, Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: The seal on the reach-in cooler has fallen off. Second cold-holding sauce unit inner lid is made of cardboard.
Harps Deli-Bakery
3055 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Employees did not wash hands when changing tasks and putting on gloves.
Noncritical violations: No paper towels in hand washing facility.
Mandalay Fusion
8 Brown St., Farmington
Critical violations: Women's restroom is out of soap. Raw chicken being stored above broccoli in three-door refrigerator.
Noncritical violations: Bag of onions being stored on the floor. Scoop for ice sitting with handle in ice.
Panda Restaurant
3050 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Critical violations: Rice and other dry food products were left open on the floor.
Noncritical violations: Dirty ladle in the dry food storage. Storage room holding soda syrup has a buildup of soil residue.
Ronda's Roadhouse
504 E. 15th St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: A half-filled pitcher of water was stored in the handwashing sink basin. Two slices of cooked pork sausage beside the grill internal temperature was 82 degrees.
Noncritical violations: None
San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar
3722 N. Front St., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Container of grilled onions/peppers lacks discard time marking.
Noncritical violations: Food employee is wearing a bracelet.
Sassy's
708 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations: Food employee with bare hand reached into the chopped lettuce for salads and proceeded to eat it.
Noncritical violations: Both doors in warewashing area have gaps at the bottom. Bulk sugar scoop is stored downward in the container. Hot food holding cabinet bottom door will not fully close. Warewashing area has sections of wall finish that are damaged. One ventilation filter is damaged above the deep fryer. The posted retail food permit was expired.
The Golf Club at Valley View
11520 Clubhouse Parkway, Farmington
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Hand washing sink does not have paper towels.
Tyson Foods SC Cafeteria
2210 Oaklawn Drive, Springdale
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Fans have a buildup of lint. Back wall by the dish-room -- the panel has peeled from the wall.
The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:
Nov. 14 -- B & R Meat Processing, 633 N. Devils Den Road, Winslow; Backwoods Beer & Goods, 10964 Devils Den Road, Winslow; Dollar General, 1940 E. Robinson Ave., Springdale; El Jugazo De La Vida, 1300 N. Thompson St., Suite 3, Springdale; El Ranchito Supermercado Store, 1900 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale; Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St., Farmington; Green Oak Center, 249 W. Main St., Farmington; Harp's, 1189 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville; Kum & Go, 90 E. Main St., Farmington; McDonald's, 578 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville; Taco Bueno, 272 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville; Walmart Store, 660 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville.
Nov. 15 -- Mandarin Bistro Chinese Restaurant, 708 S. Thompson St., Springdale; Starbucks Coffee, 3901 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 101, Fayetteville.
Nov. 18 -- American Drive-In, 303 W. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln; Bike Rack Brewing Co., 205 E. Johnson Ave., Springdale; BTX Kids Sports Experience, 1204 Watson Drive, Springdale; Elkins Senior Activity Center, 149 W. First Ave., Elkins; Har-Ber High Track & Tennis, 300 Jones Road, Springdale; Horn Farms and Country Kitchen, 12227 Brush Creek Road, Springdale; Lil Hands Daycare, 10088 S. White House Road, Fayetteville; Prairie Grove Middle School, 806 N. Mock St., Prairie Grove; Prairie Grove School Warehouse, 401 Ed Staggs Drive, Prairie Grove; Red Robin, 695 E. Van Asche, Fayetteville; Terra Studios, 12103 Hazel Valley Road, Fayetteville; The Sale Barn Cafe, 1581 E. Emma Ave., Springdale; Tony's Burgers, 103 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln.
Nov. 19 -- Applebee's, 5953 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale; Burger King, 2345 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; First United Methodist Church, 1401 E. Parks St., Prairie Grove; JB Hunt Park, 1955 Fleming Drive, Springdale; Randall Tyson Softball Concession, 4303 Watkins Ave., Springdale.
Nov. 20 -- Good Dog Cafe, 2640 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville; Starbucks Coffee, 2410 N. College Ave., Fayetteville; Westside Burger & Grill, 2019 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale; La Chispa Del Sabor, 1406 Ingram St., Suite 28, Springdale; Mercadito Salvadoreno, 509 N. Thompson St., Springdale.
NW News on 01/06/2020