RESTAURANT REPORT
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, 6569 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits July 21. Violations included tuna cans stored in dry storage area instead of cooler for prechilled tuna. GRADE: B
Auld Dubliner, 40 Via Bel Canto, Henderson, received 20 demerits July 23. Violations included employee eating in kitchen. GRADE: B
Banana Leaf Asian Cuisine snack bar, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 28 demerits July 23. Violations included employees filling drinking water containers at hand sink. GRADE: C
Bilbo’s Bar & Grill restaurant, 4790 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas, received 20 demerits July 22. Violations included dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. GRADE: B
Caravan coffee shop, Sahara, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits July 22. Violations included refrigerators leaking throughout kitchen. GRADE: B
Carl’s Jr., 4606 E. Tropicana Ave., received 18 demerits July 24. Violations included excessive ice buildup in reach-in freezers. GRADE: B
China A Go Go, 6885 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 34 demerits July 21. Violations included shrimp not thawed properly. GRADE: C
Chinese Gourmet Express, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits July 20. Violations included unlabeled chemical bottle. GRADE: B
Claim Jumper Restaurant, 6629 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits July 20. Violations included food held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Clarion Hotel & Suites Emerald Springs lounge, 325 E. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits July 23. Violations included four bottles of alcohol had fruit flies. GRADE: B
Clarion Hotel & Suites Emerald Springs restaurant, 325 E. Flamingo Road, received 17 demerits July 23. Violations included scoop handles touching food products. GRADE: B
Dae Jang Keum Korean BBQ, 3943 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits July 21. Violations included uncovered employee beverage next to uncovered food. GRADE: B
Denny’s Restaurant, 5318 Boulder Highway, received 17 demerits July 22. Violations included base of soda nozzles and nozzles had layers of black debris. GRADE: B
Dimas Tacos, 5081 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 15 demerits July 23. Violations included can opener dirty. GRADE: B
Dona Maria Tamales service bar, 910 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 13 demerits July 24. Violations included no hot water at service bar hand sink. GRADE: B
Einstein Bros. Bagels, 9480 S. Eastern Ave., received 17 demerits July 22. Violations included hand sink used as dump sink. GRADE: B
Eldorado Casino snack bar, 140 S. Water St., Henderson, received 19 demerits July 24. Violations included hand sink did not have a hot water handle. GRADE: B
Ellis Island Casino & Brewery restaurant, 4178 S. Koval Lane, received 39 demerits July 21. Violations included cooks did not have thermometers. GRADE: C
Excalibur pool kitchen, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits July 20. Violations included ready-to-eat food prepared and stored near raw chicken. GRADE: B
Farm Basket, 6148 W. Charleston Blvd., received 16 demerits July 22. Violations included chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: B
Fatburger, 2845 S. Nellis Blvd., received 15 demerits July 23. Violations included milk cooler in need of repairs. GRADE: B
IHOP, 2026 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 28 demerits July 21. Violations included inside of ice machine and waffle iron soiled. GRADE: C
Lucky’s Lounge II, grill, 7345 S. Jones Blvd., received 26 demerits July 20. Violations included several cartons of expired buttermilk. GRADE: C
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Level 1 Food Court BBQ, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits July 21. Violations included hot holding unit not operating properly. GRADE: B
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Level 1 Food Court deli, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits July 21. Violations included food handlers not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: B
Mandalay Bay service bar No. 2, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits July 23. Violations included ice scoop not stored properly. GRADE: B
Mariana’s Cantina, Eldorado Casino, 140 S. Water St., Henderson, received 17 demerits July 24. Violations included no splash guard at hand sink. GRADE: B
McDonald’s, 2640 E. Tropicana Ave., received 15 demerits July 20. Violations included ice machine interior had moldlike growth. GRADE: B
McDonald’s, 7530 W. Washington Ave., received 19 demerits July 21. Violations included double-stacking containers of lettuce. GRADE: B
Mt. Everest India’s Cuisine, 3641 W. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits July 21. Violations included open bag of flour not stored properly. GRADE: B
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog cart, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 12 demerits July 22. Violations included food held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
New Shanghai Restaurant, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received 30 demerits July 23. Violations included fish thawing in standing water. GRADE: C
The Palm Restaurant, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 22 demerits July 22. Violations included ice cream freezer had ice buildup and broken lid. GRADE: C
Pit Boss Grill, 1600 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., received 19 demerits July 23. Violations included food held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Pit Boss Grill, barbecue, 1600 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., received 17 demerits July 23. Violations included no hand soap or paper towels were available. GRADE: B
Regal Cinemas, Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 20 demerits July 23. Violations included ice bin lids stored on floor. GRADE: B
Roberto’s Taco Shop, 2875 S. Nellis Blvd., received 19 demerits July 20. Violations included chicken not cooled by approved methods. GRADE: B
Santa Fe Mining Co. restaurant, 5021 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 19 demerits July 20. Violations included unlabeled spray bottles. GRADE: B
Silver Nugget Casino Bowling Center snack bar, 2140 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received 13 demerits July 10. Violations included black residue inside ice machine. GRADE: B
Sourdough Cafe, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway, received 24 demerits July 22. Violations included cheese double-stacked at prep cooler at cookline. GRADE: C
Starbucks, MGM Grand Studio Walk, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits July 24. Violations included milk and milk products not held at proper temperature. GRADE: B
Starbucks, 9770 S. Maryland Parkway, received 27 demerits July 22. Violations included display cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: C
Thai Food To Go, 3242 E. Desert Inn Road, received 20 demerits July 22. Violations included unapproved can of pesticide in facility. GRADE: B
Wok Express, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 31 demerits July 20. Violations included dirty pans stored on top of food areas. GRADE: C
X.O. Chinese Food, 8090 Blue Diamond Road, received 20 demerits July 23. Violations included unlabeled food throughout facility. GRADE: B
Yogurt Cup, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received 18 demerits July 21. Violations included employee without a valid health card. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Bally’s casino bar, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received eight demerits July 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, bar, 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received zero demerits July 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, grill, 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received two demerits July 22 and was upgraded to an A.
California Pizza Kitchen restaurant, 6659 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits July 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Century Theaters, Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, received seven demerits July 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Chicago Hot Dogs, 1078 N. Rancho Drive, received four demerits July 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Cravings, Italian and dining station in use for breakfast items, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received seven demerits July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Cypress Street Marketplace prep kitchen, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits July 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Dairy Queen, 3945 S. Durango Drive, received five demerits July 21 and was upgraded to an A.
El Chamizal Restaurant, 1054 N. Rancho Drive, received two demerits July 9 and was upgraded to an A.
El Pollo Loco, 7380 W. Cheyenne Ave., received zero demerits July 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Ethio Cafe and Bakery, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., received two demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Fatburger, 4525 N. Rancho Drive, received two demerits July 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Great Steak and Potato Co., Meadows mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, received one demerit July 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Il Fornaio kitchen, New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits July 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Jack in the Box, 1845 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received six demerits July 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Jin Mee Restaurant, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received three demerits July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Kmart Eatery Express, 732 S. Racetrack Road, Henderson, received one demerit July 13 and was upgraded to an A.
La Cotorra Restaurant, 2660 S. Maryland Parkway, received six demerits July 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Los Compadres restaurant, 1110 E. Charleston Blvd., received five demerits July 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Mountainside Restaurant, 1442 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, received zero demerits July 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Nobhill Tavern restaurant, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits July 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Pacific Buffet, buffet, 5125 W. Sahara Ave., received one demerit July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Pacific Buffet, restaurant/kitchen, 5125 W. Sahara Ave., received three demerits July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Pacific Buffet, sushi bar/barbecue, 5125 W. Sahara Ave., received one demerit July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Paradise Cantina Restaurant, 4480 Paradise Road, received seven demerits July 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Pasta Mia West, 4455 W. Flamingo Road, received eight demerits July 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Pepe’s Tacos, 2490 Fremont St., received four demerits July 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Regal Sunset Cinemas, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, received one demerit July 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Royal Frog, grill, 4510 S. Arville St., received one demerit July 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Royal Frog, saloon, 4510 S. Arville St., received one demerit July 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Ruby Tuesday restaurant, 855 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received eight demerits July 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Silver Nugget Casino main bar, 2140 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received one demerit July 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Sushi Mon/Sushi Tachi restaurant, 2745 W. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas, received eight demerits July 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Tacone Flavor Grill Restaurant, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit July 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop, 3890 S. Maryland Parkway, received four demerits July 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Wendy’s, McCarran International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., received two demerits July 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Yoko Hama Sushi Restaurant, 2351 N. Rainbow Blvd., received three demerits July 16 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.
