Restaurant Report, Aug. 29
AMC Rainbow Promenade 10, snack bar, 2321 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 31 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included hand sink used as dump sink. GRADE: C.
Amlee Gourmet restaurant, 3827 E. Sunset Road, received 35 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included no sanitizer bucket prepared. GRADE: C
Amlee Gourmet service bar, 3827 E. Sunset Road, received 16 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included double-stacking foods. GRADE: B
Aria buffet, Asian station, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits Aug. 20. Violations included chicken not cooked to proper temperature. GRADE: B
Aria buffet, Euro & Spice station, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits Aug. 20. Violations included pizza sauce at improper temperature. GRADE: B
Aria buffet, North/South American station, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Aug. 20. Violations included foods at improper temperatures at carving stations. GRADE: B
BB King’s Blues Club Beale St. Bar, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 14 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included insects in two liquor bottles. GRADE: B
BB King’s Blues Club hot line, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 21 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included roaches and flies observed in area. GRADE: C
BB King’s Blues Club pantry, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included uncovered pans of food in walk-in refrigerator. GRADE: B
Baccarat Lounge bar, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits Aug. 14. Violations included access to hand sink blocked. GRADE: B because of repeat violation
Baja Fresh, 9310 S. Eastern Ave., received 39 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included roaches observed in facility. GRADE: C
Bally’s Sterling Brunch, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Aug. 19. Violations included no hand sink at station with sushi and caviar. GRADE: B
Brothers Italian Bistro, 7575 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 20 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included raw hamburger stored over cooked and ready-to-eat foods. GRADE: B
Cafe Verdi West Pizzeria, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., received 19 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included reach-in refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Capriotti’s, 11155 S. Eastern Ave., received 19 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Champagnes Cafe, 3557 S. Maryland Parkway, received 16 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included low level of sanitizer solution in bucket. GRADE: B
Dal Italia, 4722 E. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits Aug. 20. Violations included ice scoop handle stored in ice. GRADE: B
Domino’s Pizza, 9310 S. Eastern Ave., received 18 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included inadequate hot water temperature at three-compartment sink. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Aug. 20, received one demerit, and was upgraded to an A.
Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road, received 19 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included moldlike substance in ice machine. GRADE: B
Dragon Wok, 3350 Noval St., received 17 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included no sanitizer bucket at back prep area. GRADE: B
East Ocean, fish prep, 9570 S. Eastern Ave., received 35 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included employees not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
East Ocean, restaurant, 9570 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included employee drinks improperly stored. GRADE: B
Einstein Brothers Bagels, 9480 S. Eastern Ave., received 38 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included foods improperly cooled. GRADE: C
Geisha Steak House, 6572 N. Decatur Blvd., received 37 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included foods at improper temperatures in cook’s prep cooler. GRADE: C
Golden Gate Fremont St. Portable Court, 1 Fremont St., received 18 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included moldlike growth in ice machine. GRADE: B
Golden Gate slush bar, 1 Fremont St., received nine demerits Aug. 17. Violations included no hot water. GRADE: Closed for imminent health hazard
The Griffin bar, 511 Fremont St., received 20 demerits Aug. 21. Violations included no thermometers in coolers. GRADE: B
Halo Bar, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits Aug. 21. Violations included access to hand sinks blocked. GRADE: C because of repeat violation
IHOP, 3780 S. Maryland Parkway, received 16 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Insert Coins, 512 Fremont St., received 14 demerits Aug. 21. Violations included moldlike growth in ice machine. GRADE: B
Kapit Bahay Filipino Fast Food, 3743 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 40 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included foods at buffet held at improper temperatures. GRADE: C
Kountry Kafe, 3200 N. Jones Blvd., received 31 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included no detectable sanitizer in bucket. GRADE: C
Long John Silvers, 4966 Boulder Highway, received 20 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included coleslaw held at improper temperature. GRADE: B
LVH Space Quest Bar, 3000 Paradise Road, received 20 demerits Aug. 18. Violations included fruit flies in several liquor bottles. GRADE: B
Mariscos Vallarta, 4425 E. Tropicana Ave., received 33 demerits Aug. 20. Violations included improper operation of three-compartment sink. GRADE: C
Mon Ami Gabi cold line, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 28 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included unlabeled chemical bottles improperly stored. GRADE: C
Mon Ami Gabi hot line, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 22 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included raw chicken held at improper temperature. GRADE: C
Mon Ami Gabi meat prep room downstairs, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received three demerits Aug. 16. Violations included cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B because of repeat violation.
Montana Meat Co. Restaurant, 9135 S. Durango Drive, received 20 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Aug. 21, received three demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Pho Rose, 1750 N. Buffalo Drive, received 19 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included pots of soup improperly cooled. GRADE: B
Pupuseria El Zunzal, 2081 N. Decatur Blvd., received 20 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included no detectable sanitizer in buckets or dishwashing sink. GRADE: B
The Ranch House bar, 6250 Rio Vista St., received 14 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included fruit flies in liquor bottles. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Aug. 21, received one demerit, and was upgraded to an A.
The Ranch House restaurant, 6250 Rio Vista St., received 20 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Aug. 21, received five demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Rush Lounge bar, Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St., received 16 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included fruit flies in several liquor bottles. GRADE: B
Russo’s Pizza Kitchen, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 30 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included pasta improperly cooled. GRADE: C
Sammy’s L.A. Pastrami, 4035 S. Decatur Blvd., received 22 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included two front coolers not working. GRADE: C
Sensi, Asian station, Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 27 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included only hand sink in permitted area inoperable. GRADE: Closed because of imminent health hazard.
Sensi, seafood station, Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 25 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included crabmeat held at improper temperature. GRADE: C
Silver Nugget Casino restaurant, 2140 Las Vegas Blvd. North, received 20 demerits Aug. 16. Violations included double-stacking food items in freezer. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Aug. 20, received six demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Snackus Maximus cookline, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 14 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included cookline refrigerator not operating properly. GRADE: B
Subs, 5516 Boulder Highway, received 20 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included moldlike substance on soda nozzles. GRADE: B
Subway, 10090 S. Eastern Ave., received 16 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included employee items commingled with stored food and single use items. GRADE: B
Tacos El Burrito Loco, 2401 S. Valley View Blvd., received 18 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included low level of sanitizer solution in three-compartment sink. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Aug. 20, received four demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
The Teriyaki Co., 719 N. Nellis Blvd., received 20 demerits Aug. 21. Violations included uncovered trays of egg rolls. GRADE: B
Terrible’s coffee shop, 4100 Paradise Road, received 37 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included condenser leaking on covered/uncovered food inside refrigerator. GRADE: C
Thai Chilli, 2879 N. Green Valley Parkway, received 18 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included no sanitizer solution in all three buckets. GRADE: B
Todai Sushi & Buffet line, Planet Hollywood Resort, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits Aug. 14. Violations included no sanitizer detected in bucket. GRADE: C because of repeat violation.
The Venetian Showroom bar, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 12 demerits Aug. 17. Violations included fruit flies in liquor bottles. GRADE: B
Vinny Boy’s Italian Marketplace restaurant, 3620 W. Sahara Ave., received 19 demerits Aug. 15. Violations included opened bulk bags of spices and sugar. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Aloha Hawaiian BBQ, 4990 W. Craig Road, received five demerits Aug. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
AquaKnox back prep area, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received three demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
BLT Burger restaurant, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Aug. 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Buca Di Beppo, 7690 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received six demerits Aug. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
China Tango, 1500 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received eight demerits Aug. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Desert Pines Golf Course restaurant, 3415 E. Bonanza Road, received five demerits Aug. 20 and was upgraded to an A.
HK Seafood, 4300 Spring Mountain Road, received five demerits Aug. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Japonais sushi bar, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits Aug. 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Kahunaville kitchen, Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits Aug. 16 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat violations.
Kaizen Fusion Roll & Sushi, restaurant, 4480 Paradise Road, received 10 demerits Aug. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Kaizen Fusion Roll & Sushi, sushi bar, 4480 Paradise Road, received 13 demerits Aug. 15 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations.
Lino’s Pizza & Subs, 5601 N. Tenaya Way, received nine demerits Aug. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Mandarin Express, 6895 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received zero demerits Aug. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
New China Cuisine, 5515 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received five demerits Aug. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
New York-New York Broadway main bar, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Aug. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Noodle ChaCha, 2021 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received zero demerits Aug. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Panini Cafe, dairy, 2521 S. Fort Apache Road, received six demerits Aug. 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Papa John’s Pizza, 8440 Farm Road, received 10 demerits Aug. 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Stage Bar, Terrible’s, 4100 Paradise Road, received five demerits Aug. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Tailgate Bar, Circus Circus, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Aug. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Terra Verde pizza/saute, Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson received three demerits Aug. 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Village Pub & Poker, 7575 S. Rainbow Blvd., received one demerit July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Wendy’s, 603 W. Lake Mead Parkway, received seven demerits Aug. 8 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. B grades are 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. For more information, visit southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/restaurants/.
