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 the maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.
Feb. 15
Chickadee's Fresh Fare
501 S. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: While preparing food workers may not wear jewelry on their hands or arms unless it's a plain band such as a wedding ring. Food workers must wear proper hair restraints.
Miller's Homemade Ice Cream
13395 Cowan Road, Gentry
No violations.
Feb. 19
Tropical Smoothie
3200 U.S. 412 East, Suite 70, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: An employee went from running the register to making a smoothie without washing hands; an employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. The handwashing sink in the back had a cutting board and slicer stored over the sink. Blenders must be washed and sanitized every four hours. A bowl of chicken was left at room temperature for too long. A spray bottle of chemicals was not labeled.
Noncritical violations: A case of frozen rice was not being thawed in accordance to established procedures. A food worker was not wearing an effective hair restraint. The retail food permit was not posted in customer view.
El Matador
2998 U.S. 412, Suite 10, Siloam Springs
Critical violations: A soap dispenser at one handwashing sink is not working. There was no sanitizer being dispensed in the dishwasher. Spray bottles of chemicals were not labeled.
Noncritical violations: Clean pans were stored on top of a dish machine.
Feb. 20
Don Taco
183 Rebecca St., Suite C, Gentry
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: The ceiling tile above the sink needs to be replaced.
Miss Mary's
468 Gentry Blvd., Gentry
Critical violations: Sausage gravy was not cooled properly before being placed in cold holding. Mashed potatoes were not at 135 degrees or above in hot holding.
Noncritical violations: Single-use containers were being reused for food storage. A shelf in the walk-in cooler has begun rusting and needs to be replaced or recoated. The freezer is leaking condensation, repeat violation.
The Station
400 S. Gentry Blvd., Gentry
Critical violations: Foods in hot holding were not at 135 degrees or above, repeat violation. Items in the pizza cooler were not date-marked.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints.
Feb. 22
Siloam Springs Intermediate School
1500 N. Mount Olive St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: There was no thermometer in one milk case. Condensation was leaking in the walk-in freezer.
Siloam Springs Middle School
600 S. Dogwood St., Siloam Springs
No violations.
The Park House
201 W. University St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: An employee drink cup on the prep table was not covered. Sanitizer was not being dispensed in the dishwasher.
Noncritical violations: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food workers may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands. Food workers must wear effective hair restraints. Wiping clothes at the bar were not stored in sanitizer. Single-use containers were being reused for food storage.
Feb. 25
Decatur Care for Kids
425 S. Main St., Decatur
No violations.
Gallery Cafe
167 Main St., Decatur
Critical violations: None
Noncritical violations: Squeeze bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled.
La Hacienda
2010 E. Main St., Siloam Springs
Follow-up inspection.
Critical violations: The handwashing sink in the kitchen needs to be repaired or replaced; there were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. A pan of beans were at 65 degrees in hot holding. Some foods in the prep table were not at 41 degrees or above. Food was not date-marked as needed. A spray bottle was not labeled; a spray bottle was being reused for a different chemical.
Noncritical violations: The retail food permit was not posted.
Handy Mart
141 E. Roller Ave., Decatur
Follow-up inspection.
Critical violations: Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in cold holding.
Noncritical violations: None
Pure Joy Ice Cream
108 N. Broadway St., Siloam Springs
Critical violations: One cooler was not maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Not all items were date-marked as needed.
Noncritical violations: Food workers must wear proper hair restraints, repeat violation. The wall next to the ice cream machine has gaps and needs to be repaired so that it is easily cleanable.
General News on 04/10/2019