Restaurant Report, Oct. 17
Billy Bob’s Steak House, Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, received 12 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included uncovered food in reach-in cooler. GRADE: B.
Bonanza Lounge, restaurant, 4301 E. Bonanza Road, received 18 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. GRADE: B
Carniceria Guadalajara kitchen, 955 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 19 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included no thermometer in reach-in cooler. GRADE: B
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, bar, 10160 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received 20 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included scoop handles stored in service ice. GRADE: B
Chicago Joe’s restaurant, 820 S. Fourth St., received 19 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Dean’s Place, restaurant, 8355 Dean Martin Drive, received 17 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Oct. 3, received zero demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Dylan’s Gaming Lounge, lounge, 2740 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received 17 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included fruit flies in multiple liquor bottles. GRADE: B
Dylan’s Gaming Lounge, restaurant, 2740 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received 17 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included dish machine not sanitizing. GRADE: B
El Jalisquillo Restaurant, 3455 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 13 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included no sanitizer detected in bucket. GRADE: B
El Triunfo Restaurant, 4450 E. Charleston Blvd., received 19 demerits Oct.. 4. Violations included no sanitizer bucket set up. GRADE: B
Fiesta Filipina, 3310 S. Jones Blvd., received 17 demerits Oct. 8. Violations included cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Fremont Hotel buffet, 200 Fremont St., received 15 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included no hot water at hand sink on buffet line. GRADE: B
Fuel Cafe, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, received 32 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included hand sinks not properly stocked. GRADE: C
Grand Cafe kitchen, Texas Station, 2101 N. Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, received 15 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included hot box being used before it was heated. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Oct. 4, received one demerit, and was upgraded to an A.
Honey Pig Korean BBQ, 4725 Spring Mountain Road, received seven demerits Oct. 3. Violations included black stains in ice machine. GRADE: C because of repeat violations.
Il Mulino New York restaurant, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 36 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included raw food stored over ready-to-eat foods. GRADE: C
Joy’s Restaurant Buffet, 1430 E. Charleston Blvd., received 32 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included foods in pots on stove held at improper temperatures. GRADE: C
Joy’s Restaurant Buffet, buffet, 1430 E. Charleston Blvd., received seven demerits Oct. 3. Violations included fish stew and fried chicken held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B because of repeat violation.
King of Wings, 6475 W. Charleston Blvd., received 17 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included no sanitizer solution for wiping cloths. GRADE: B
La Salsa restaurant, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included wiping cloths stored on prep table. GRADE: B
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received 40 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included houseflies, roaches and maggots observed in facility. GRADE: C
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant bar, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received 29 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included live maggots inside soda gun nozzle. GRADE: C
L’atelier prep kitchen, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included bowls of food stored uncovered. GRADE: B
Lucky’s Lounge & Restaurant, lounge, 8025 Farm Road, received 16 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included no sanitizer set up. GRADE: B
Mamitas Mexican & Cuban Food, 611 Fremont St., received 27 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included foods improperly cooled. GRADE: C
Mandarin Bar, Mandarin Oriental, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 26 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included fruit flies observed in facility. GRADE: C
The Maple Tree Cafe, 8025 Farm Road, received 20 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included double-stacking foods without a barrier. GRADE: B
McDonald’s, 1501 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received 15 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included open drink on prep table. GRADE: B
Mr. Lucky’s front/back cook line, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, received 36 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included food item past seven-day shelf life. GRADE: C
Mr. Lucky’s garde manger, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, received 16 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included unlabeled foods in freezer. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Oct. 5, received 17 demerits, and was downgraded to a C because of a repeat violation.
Mr. Sandwich, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received 14 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included no thermometers in refrigerators. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Oct. 9, received 10 demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Nhu Y Food to Go, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 32 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included no documentation of parasite destruction for purchased salmon. GRADE: C
Pampas Churrascaria prep kitchen, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included moldlike buildup in ice machine. GRADE: B
Pasta Cucina Restaurant, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 17 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included pasta improperly cooled. GRADE: B
Phil’s Italian Steak House bar, Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Oct. 3. Violations included dish machine not sanitizing properly. GRADE: B because of repeat violation.
Pho Little Saigon, 3775 Spring Mountain Road, received 16 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included one hand sink did not have a soap dispenser. GRADE: B
Pho Saigon 8, 9055 S. Eastern Ave., received 39 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included several food items improperly cooled. GRADE: C
Sergio’s Bar, 1955 E. Tropicana Ave., received 15 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included fruit flies in two liquor bottles. GRADE: B
Sergio’s Restaurant, 1955 E. Tropicana Ave., received 18 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included improper container used to store sauces. GRADE: B
Seven Seas Seafood West, 808 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received 19 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included three-compartment sink not being used properly. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Oct. 5, received seven demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Sin City Sushi, restaurant, 9255 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included fried tempura shrimp improperly cooled. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Oct. 3, received one demerit, and was upgraded to an A.
Sin City Sushi, sushi bar, 9255 S. Eastern Ave., received 45 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included floor sink overflowing onto floor. GRADE: Closed because of imminent health hazard.
Skyline Casino main kitchen, 1713 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 36 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included turkeys improperly cooled. GRADE: C
Skyline Casino restaurant, 1713 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 20 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included moldy raspberries. GRADE: B
Tacos El Compita, 6118 W. Charleston Blvd., received 26 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included open foods throughout kitchen and dry storage area. GRADE: C
Taqueria El Paisano No. 3, 3603 Las Vegas Blvd. North, received 32 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included several uncovered food containers. GRADE: C
Taqueria y Tortas Gigantes, 2635 E. Tropicana Ave., received 17 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included sanitizer bucket incorrectly stored. GRADE: B
Taqueria Vallarta, 2333 E. Bonanza Road, received 20 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included no hot water available at facility. GRADE: Closed because of imminent health hazard.
Tony’s Mexican Restaurant, 3053 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 20 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. GRADE: B
Twist Restaurant kitchen, Mandarin Oriental, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Xtreme Sushi & Japanese Cuisine, kitchen, 8955 S. Eastern Ave., received 32 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included tuna improperly thawed. GRADE: C
Xtreme Sushi & Japanese Cuisine, sushi bar, 8955 S. Eastern Ave., received 29 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Angelina’s Pizza, 5821 E. Charleston Blvd., received nine demerits Oct. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Bacio Trattoria, Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received five demerits Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Bally’s Sterling Brunch, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits Sept. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Bamboo Bistro, 7537 S. Rainbow Blvd., received four demerits Oct. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Bunkhouse Restaurant, 124 S. 11th St., received nine demerits Oct. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Canyon Ranch Cafe restaurant, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.
China Grill back prep, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
China Grill hot line, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
China Grill sushi kitchen, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas pool recreation deck bar, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, 3925 Paradise Road, received nine demerits Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House bar, 3925 Paradise Road, received zero demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Hard Rock Hotel pool bar No. 2, 4455 Paradise Road, received six demerits Sept. 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Hard Rock Hotel pool snack bar, 4455 Paradise Road, received thee demerits Sept. 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Jasmine Express, 5546 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received six demerits Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant, 6115 S. Fort Apache Road, received four demerits Oct. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Kixx, Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway, received one demerit Oct. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 7320 S. Rainbow Blvd., received six demerits Oct. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Americas, 2319 S. Eastern Ave., received eight demerits Oct. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Lee’s Sandwiches, 3989 Spring Mountain Road, received one demerit Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Little Caesars, 2668 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received one demerit Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Lotus Restaurant, 215 S. Water St., Henderson, received three demerits Oct. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Mario Barth bar, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Sept. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Mario Barth service bar, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Sept. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
O’Aces Bar & Grill, bar, 4955 S. Decatur Blvd., received two demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Olive Garden, 1545 E. Flamingo Road, received five demerits Oct. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Omelet House 50’s Diner, 3050 E. Desert Inn Road, received 13 demerits Oct. 2 and was downgraded to a C for a repeat violation.
Pepe’s Tacos, 1401 N. Decatur Blvd., received four demerits Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Pink Taco prep kitchen, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, received one demerit Sept. 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 560 N. Nellis Blvd., received three demerits Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Rialto Deli, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Rumor Hotel bar, 455 E. Harmon Ave., received one demerit Aug. 29 and was upgraded to an A.
Stack, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Thai Room Restaurant, 3355 E. Tropicana Ave., received eight demerits Oct. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
Treasure Island service bar No. 1, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits Oct. 3 and was downgraded to a C for a repeat violation.
Ultra New Town Tavern, 600 Jackson Ave., received one demerit Oct. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Vinny Boy’s Italian Marketplace restaurant, 3620 W. Sahara Ave., received six demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Wendy’s, 4400 W. Sahara Ave., received zero demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Zine Noodles Dim Sum, Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received eight demerits Sept. 13 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/.
