RESTAURANT REPORT
Antonio’s Pizza ‘N’ Subs, 6731 W. Alexander Road, received 17 demerits July 27. Violations included two-door refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Cafe Ba Ba Reeba kitchen, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits July 27. Violations included meat slicer and can opener dirty. GRADE: B
Cafe Ba Ba Reeba restaurant, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits July 27. Violations included plastic pans stacked while wet. GRADE: B
Cafe Mitz, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, received 17 demerits July 29. Violations included uncovered employee drink on food prep table. GRADE: B
Camacho’s Cantina lounge, Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 14 demerits July 29. Violations included glass washer not sanitizing. GRADE: B
Cheesecake Factory prep kitchen, 750 S. Rampart Blvd., received 18 demerits July 31. Violations included rice not cooled by approved methods. GRADE: B
Chicken Now, Meadows mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, received 19 demerits July 29. Violations included food not labeled properly. GRADE: B
China Joe’s, 3886 W. Sahara Ave., received 30 demerits July 27. Violations included food held at improper temperatures. GRADE: C
Chow Mein Express, 3955 S. Durango Drive, received 40 demerits July 28. Violations included ants throughout facility including on floor, food containers and in food on racks. GRADE: C
Craftsteak, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits July 29. Violations included under-counter cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Denny’s Restaurant, Wildfire Casino, 1901 N. Rancho Drive, received 19 demerits July 27. Violations included cut lemon slices stored at room temperature. GRADE: B
Destefanos, 3430 E. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits July 31. Violations included pink slime growth on interior of ice machine. GRADE: B
El Mexicano, 18 W. Pacific Ave., Henderson, received 19 demerits July 28. Violations included unlabeled bulk food containers. GRADE: B
El Pollo Loco, 2505 E. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits July 29. Violations included back hand sink inoperable. GRADE: B
Great Harvest Bread Co., 2520 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 20 demerits July 29. Violations included several unlabeled packaged products. GRADE: B
Hikari Japanese Steakhouse, 4175 S. Buffalo Drive, received 20 demerits July 29. Violations included ice scoop stored in dirty standing water. GRADE: B
Holiday Inn restaurant, 1553 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 30 demerits July 28. Violations included chef did not follow proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
Little Caesars Pizza, 5515 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received 17 demerits July 27. Violations included pizza dough mix prepared at dirty three-compartment sink. GRADE: B
Luciano’s, Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, received 20 demerits July 28. Violations included food held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Mama Maria’s Mexican Food bakery, 6055 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received 29 demerits July 29. Violations included improper sanitizer concentration level in two sanitizer buckets. GRADE: C
Mandalay Bay Men’s Spa Lounge, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 23 demerits July 28. Violations included food handlers did not follow proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
Mi Casita, 4201 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 19 demerits July 31. Violations included no stem thermometer available for use. GRADE: B
Mi Pueblo Taco Shop restaurant, 1920 N. Decatur Blvd., received 20 demerits July 28. Violations included uncovered employee drink on prep surface. GRADE: B
Mini Melts Ice Cream, Adventuredome at Circus Circus, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 13 demerits July 30. Violations included no sanitizer available at facility. GRADE: B
Molcasala Mexican Food, 831 N. Rancho Drive, received 20 demerits July 29. Violations included single-service plastic foam bowls used as scoops. GRADE: B
N&N Oriental, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, received 20 demerits July 29. Violations included unlabeled repackaged food in reach-in freezer. GRADE: B
O’ Sheas entertainment bar, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits July 29. Violations included two soda guns dirty with syrup residue. GRADE: B
Pampas Churrascaria prep kitchen, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 23 demerits July 27. Violations included chemicals stored over bin of spices. GRADE: C
Pampas Churrascaria restaurant, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits July 27. Violations included dishwasher did not reach proper wash and rinse temperature. GRADE: B
Port of Subs, 2642 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 19 demerits July 29. Violations included ice buildup in walk-in freezer. GRADE: B
Sand Dollar Blues bar, 3355 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits July 27. Violations included employee food stored on top of bottled beverages. GRADE: B
Slots-A-Fun Casino bar, 2890 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits July 28. Violations included using milk past the use-by date. GRADE: B
Subway, 1750 N. Buffalo Drive, received 15 demerits July 30. Violations included employee personal items not stored properly. GRADE: B
Sushi Tachi restaurant, 2745 W. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 28 demerits July 23. Violations included cook eating sushi while working in kitchen. GRADE: C
Sushi Tachi sushi bar, 2745 W. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 26 demerits July 23. Violations included access to hand sinks blocked. GRADE: C
T.G.I. Friday’s kitchen, Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 15 demerits July 31. Violations included ground beef not cooked to proper temperature. GRADE: B
T.G.I. Friday’s lounge bar, Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 19 demerits July 29. Violations included fruit fly found in liquor bottle. GRADE: B
Tacos El Compita, 4455 E. Tropicana Ave., received 19 demerits July 28. Violations included raw chicken and beef stored above and beside vegetables. GRADE: B
Thai Original BBQ, 4180 S. Jones Blvd., received 20 demerits July 27. Violations included two coolers not maintaining proper temperatures. GRADE: B
Yeshi Mart restaurant, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, received 33 demerits July 27. Violations included tomatoes spoiled with moldlike substance. GRADE: C
Yoshidaya Restaurant, 2501 E. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits July 29. Violations included no paper towels available at hand sink. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Bollywood Grill, 6840 W. Sahara Ave., received seven demerits July 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Caravan coffee shop, Sahara, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits July 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Claim Jumper Restaurant, 6629 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received three demerits July 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Denny’s Restaurant, 5318 Boulder Highway, received one demerit July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Dona Maria Tamales service bar, 910 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Ellis Island Casino & Brewery restaurant, 4178 S. Koval Lane, received five demerits July 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Excalibur outdoor pool bar, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Excalibur pool indoor bar, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Excalibur pool kitchen, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 10 demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Giovanni’s Pizza, 7380 S. Eastern Ave., received 10 demerits July 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Hooters prep kitchen, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received eight demerits July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Joe’s Crab Shack, 4250 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, received five demerits July 20 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 9360 W. Sahara Ave., received four demerits July 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Lucky’s Lounge II, grill, 7345 S. Jones Blvd., received one demerit July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Makino, 755 S. Grand Central Parkway, received one demerit July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Level 1 Food Court deli, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Mt. Everest India’s Cuisine, 3641 W. Sahara Ave., received 10 demerits July 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog cart, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
New Shanghai Restaurant, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received 10 demerits July 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Ocean One Bar & Grille, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received eight demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Omelet House 50’s Diner, 3050 E. Desert Inn Road, received 10 demerits July 29 and was upgraded to an A.
The Palm Restaurant, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Pho Saigon 8, 9055 S. Eastern Ave., received 10 demerits July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Roberto’s Taco Shop, 2875 S. Nellis Blvd., received eight demerits July 29 and was upgraded to an A.
Roberto’s Taco Shop, 4604 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, received eight demerits July 29 and was downgraded to a C for repeat critical violations.
Santa Rosa Taco Shop, 866 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, received 10 demerits July 29 and was upgraded to an A.
Sourdough Cafe, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, received two demerits July 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Starbucks, MGM Grand Studio Walk, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Surina, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received one demerit July 29 and was upgraded to an A.
Thai Food To Go, 3242 E. Desert Inn Road, received two demerits July 24 and was upgraded to an A.
WHAT IT MEANSThe Southern Nevada Health District conducts random inspections of local restaurants. An establishment receives an A grade if it has received no more than 10 demerits. A B grade is given to those establishments that receive 11 to 20 demerits, and a C grade is given to any establishment that receives 21 to 40 demerits. If an establishment receives more than 40 demerits, it is closed immediately. The grades are posted at the time of the inspection. The establishment has the option of requesting a reinspection before its next scheduled inspection.
