The Cigar Parlour
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, The Cigar Parlour has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Restaurants in Jonesboro average 85, so The Cigar Parlour trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (spring mix, shredded cheese, raw beef (steak), and raw chicken) cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41 degrees F in the outside WIC. Advised PIC that when cold holding TCS food items, foods shall range between 41 degrees F. or below. COS: PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health reporting at time of inspection. Advised PIC food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report. Advised PIC to obtain employee health agreement forms and sign upon request of the Health Authority.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed inadequate food allergy training at time of inspection. Advised PIC employee are properly trained in food safety including food allergy awareness.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed outside WIC with an ambient temperature of 45.3 degrees F. Advised PIC that ambient air temperatures for equipment shall be in adequate range and used for its intended use. COS: A Food employee decrease the ambient temperature of the outside cooler to 38.5.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
67
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at bar area chemical bottles stored at handsink and sanitizer bucket stored inside of handsink. Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Had PIC relocate items away from handsink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed warewash dish machine reading 0 ppm CL at time of inspection. Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked chicken wings and kale prepped day before, did not reaching 41F within allotted time, remained in reach-in-cooler overnight. Advised PIC Cooling. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: Had PIC discard improperly cooled items.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no Cl- test strips on site for monitoring dish machine. Advised PIC A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior food-contact surface of ice machine with black-mold like substance on white panel. Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked chicken wings and kale cooling tightly covered in reach-in-cooler in main kitchen. Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed chicken and beef rolls thawing on counter at prep area. Advised PIC Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: Had PIC place items in reach-in-cooler for proper thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
64
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed bleach used for vomit/fecal response with a low sodium hypochlorite concentration. Advised PIC that procedures and approved materials shall be used in order to respond to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC to obtain a bodily fluid kit or bleach from EPA List G.
511-6-1.03(6)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cigar Parlour last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cigar Parlour on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does The Cigar Parlour compare to other restaurants in Jonesboro?
The Cigar Parlour most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jonesboro average of 85.
Has The Cigar Parlour's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cigar Parlour have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Cigar Parlour means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Cigar Parlour inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cigar Parlour is inspected around two times per year on average.
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