Critical violations are those factors leading to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.

901 S.W. 14th St., Bentonville

Critical violations: Warewash machine had 0 ppm chlorine concentration.

2833 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista

Noncritical violations: Posted permit expired.

2840 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista

Critical violations: No paper towels at hand washing sink in prep area.

Noncritical violations: No certified food protection manager on staff. Employee not rinsing dishes after washing and before sanitizing at three-compartment sink. Test strips at three compartment sink are expired. Buildup of dust on ceiling and fans of walk-in cooler.

Critical violations: Handwashing sink in food prep area blocked by food container lid. No hand drying towels available at kitchen handwashing sink.

Noncritical violations: No documentation for certified food protection manager.

2410 S.W. 14th St., Bentonville

Noncritical violations: No hot water handle at three compartment sink. Employees are turning on a valve under sink for hot water.

Critical violations: Hand towels not available at hand wash sink in food prep area.

2502 S.E. 14th St., Bentonville

Noncritical violations: Posted permit expired.

1403 S.E. Moberly Lane, Bentonville

Critical violations: Chlorine sanitizer bucket greater than 200 ppm.

Noncritical violations: Sanitizer bucket being stored directly on floor of prep area.

3499 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista

Noncritical violations: Missing a wall plug in walk-in cooler.

Critical violations: Bakery items including brownie bites and peanut butter squares not labeled.

Noncritical violations: No written bodily fluid release cleanup procedures available. No test strips available. Permit expired.

El Campesino Supermercado & Restaurant

Critical violations: Carton of eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in restaurant refrigerator. Raw meats stored above ready-to-eat foods in cold hold unit. Tamales stored in large pot in walk-in cooler kept at 46 degrees. No date marks on food items in refrigerator or walk-in cooler. Test strips not available to test strength of chemical sanitizing solution.

Noncritical violations: No documentation for certified food protection manager. Raw meat debris buildup on grinder power button in walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: No certified food manager documentation available. No written bodily fluid release event cleanup procedures available.

1001 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Noncritical violations: Quaternary ammonium test strips for sanitizer expired 2/15/19.

Critical violations: Multiple food containers (salsa, sauces, and some meats) in walk-in cooler did not have a covering. Chili in walk-in cooler at 57 degrees in middle of product. Employees said chili was prepared this morning. Food items (salsas and cheese) were not date marked in walk-in cooler.

Noncritical violations: No certified food safety manager. Container holding taco shells is cracked and being held together using tape.

Noncritical violations: Spilled ice cream in bottom of ice cream machine. Dust buildup into balls of fuzz along front wall of walk-in cooler interior. Lockers by rear hand sink, drawers with cloths and aprons, floors under shelving and near front desk are dirty and have grime in excess of what could have occurred if cleaned last night.

Noncritical violations: Some employees making drinks do not have hair restraints.

913 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Noncritical violations: Multiple workers making customer drinks without wearing hair restraints.

ABC Happy Kids Learning Center

301 S.E. 28h St., Bentonville

Critical violations: Dish machine rinse temperature only reached 161 degrees. This was checked with a maximum registering thermometer. Facility shall use the three-compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine rinse reaches the correct temperature of 165 degrees.

Noncritical violations: No heat test strips or a maximum registering thermometer available to check dish machine.

200 S. Bloomington St., Suite J, Lowell

Noncritical violations: No documentation for certified food protection manager.

Critical violations: Used container and utensils in hand wash sink.

Noncritical violations: Establishment lacks written procedure for bodily fluid release event. No sanitizer on site.

Noncritical violations: Bottom of milk and deli coolers have buildup of spilled milk and egg. Permit expired 10/31/2021.

137 S. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge

Critical violations: Two packages of Buddig turkey slices and two packages of Buddig beef slices exceed the manufacturer's use-by-date of 1/8/22.

2501 S.E. 14th St., Suite 1, Bentonville

Critical violations: Multiple employee beverages in unapproved containers in prep area. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Dough mixer has buildup of food residue on inner bowl.

Noncritical violations: No written bodily fluid release cleanup procedures available. No test strips available.

1200 S.E. 14th St., Suite 8, Bentonville

Critical violations: No paper towels at prep hand wash sink. No date marking on cut melon.

Suvidha Indian Groceries/SS BV Foods

1200 S.E. 14th St., Suite 18, Bentonville

Critical violations: No soap at hand wash sink in employee bathroom.

Noncritical violations: No certified food safety manager. Ceiling is high, with exposed pipes and HVAC material. Permit expired 9/30/2021.

Noncritical violations: Establishment had no written cleaning procedure for bodily fluid release event.

The following establishments had no violations this reporting period:

Jan. 18 -- Aldi's, 1006 S.W. 14th St., Bentonville; Bentonville Brewing Company, 901 S.W. 14th St., Suite 100, Bentonville; Braum's, 2305 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville; Dairy Queen, 119 S. Bloomington St., Lowell; Element By Westin, 3401 Medlin Lane, Bentonville

Jan. 19 -- Subway, 213 W. Central Ave., Suite 10, Bentonville

Jan. 20 -- 7 Brew Coffee, 2503 N. Second St., Rogers; ABC Happy Kids Learning Center, 1700 Commerce Drive, Rogers; Benton County Juvenile Detention Center, 1301 Melissa Drive, Suite 1, Bentonville

Jan. 21 -- Ridge Nutrition Co., 1026 Slack St., Pea Ridge; Sweet Freedom Cheese-Retail, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 1, Space 4, Bentonville; The Giving Tree Pre-K Learning, 818 Carson Drive, Bentonville

Print Headline: Benton County restaurant inspections

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