RESTAURANT REPORT
July 9, 2008 - 9:00 pm
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, received 14 demerits June 27. Violations included trays being wiped down with dirty wiping cloths. GRADE: B
Capri Italian Restaurant, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 17 demerits June 25. Violations included dirty microwave and floor sinks. GRADE: B
Carl’s Jr., 4815 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits June 23. Violations included thermostats broken on several coolers and no thermometer available for chicken warmer. GRADE: B
China Joe’s, 7231 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits June 27. Violations included three-compartment sink used for thawing foods was dirty. GRADE: B
China Tango Bistro, 2850 Bicentennial Parkway, Henderson, received 20 demerits June 24. Violations included employees’ drinks stored next to food prep area and clean kitchenware. GRADE: B
Hawaiian Yummy, 560 N. Nellis Blvd., received 20 demerits June 24. Violations included soy sauce buckets and chili paste containers reused. GRADE: B
La Cosina, 7390 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits June 26. Violations included several uncovered foods inside prep cooler. GRADE: B
Lucky Star Super Buffet, 617 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received 11 demerits June 24. Violations included unapproved rice cooker in use. GRADE: B
Lucky Star Super Buffet kitchen, 617 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received 37 demerits June 24. Violations included spoiled cauliflower prepped and ready for use. GRADE: C
Lucky Star Super Buffet sushi/exhibition, 617 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received 19 demerits June 24. Violations included mold on soda nozzles and diffusers. GRADE: B
Mama DePalma’s Pizzeria, 9845 S. Maryland Parkway, received 20 demerits June 25. Violations included food held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
McDonald’s, 7530 W. Washington Ave., received 22 demerits June 23. Violations included hand sink near drive-through window used as dump sink. GRADE: C
McDonald’s, Fitzgeralds, 301 Fremont St., received 15 demerits June 23. Violations included no hot water available at prep area hand sink. GRADE: B
Palm Pizza, 3411 E. Charleston Blvd., received 20 demerits June 25. Violations included food held at improper temperature. GRADE: B
Pinoy Pinay Filipino Restaurant, 1217 E. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits June 26. Violations included unapproved food processor being used. GRADE: B
Popeye’s, 605 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 16 demerits June 26. Violations included 10 pans of expired chicken in walk-in cooler. GRADE: B
Red, White and Blue lounge, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 24 demerits June 23. Violations included glass dishwasher not sanitizing glassware properly. GRADE: C
Regale Ristorante Italiano, Excalibur, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 39 demerits June 24. Violations included rust and black, brown and pink accumulations inside ice machine. GRADE: C
Roberto’s Taco Shop, 8880 S. Maryland Parkway, received 20 demerits June 24. Violations included several foods being thawed in standing water at room temperature. GRADE: B
Rosarita’s Beach Taco Shop, 72 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 39 demerits June 25. Violations included employees observed not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
Sonrisa Grill bar, MonteLago Village, 30 Strada di Villagio, Henderson, received 20 demerits June 25. Violations included insects observed in open bottle of liquor at bar. GRADE: B
Sonrisa Grill restaurant, MonteLago Village, 30 Strada di Villagio, Henderson, received 35 demerits June 25. Violations included cleaner and unlabeled spray bottles stored on shelf with Styrofoam cups and clean equipment. GRADE: C
Steak, 76 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 20 demerits June 25. Violations included cheese with mold growth observed at cook line. GRADE: B
Super Mex Restaurant, 3460 E. Sunset Road, received 40 demerits June 23. Violations included two pans of shredded beef not cooled by approved methods. GRADE: C
Taj Mahal, 3230 E. Desert Inn Road, received 37 demerits June 27. Violations included numerous foods left out at room temperature. GRADE: C
Taqueria Arandas, 2040 N. Nellis Blvd., received 60 demerits June 25. Violations included various foods not cooled by approved methods and various foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: Closed
Taste of California, Neonopolis, 450 Fremont St., received 27 demerits June 23. Violations included expired milk stored in reach-in cooler. GRADE: C
Tony Roma’s, 620 E. Sahara Ave., received 35 demerits June 27. Violations included ribs not being thawed properly. GRADE: C
Wolfgang Puck’s Trattoria Del Lupo bakery/pastry, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 29 demerits June 23. Violations included food handler observed not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Angel Park Golf Club restaurant, 100 S. Rampart Blvd., received one demerit June 20 and was upgraded to an A.
China Star Super Buffet kitchen, 4595 W. Charleston Blvd., received eight demerits June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Chinatown Express, 4255 Spring Mountain Road, received 26 demerits June 21 and remained closed. The facility was reinspected later the same day, received zero demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Dan Marino’s Fine Food & Spirits kitchen, Hooters Hotel, 115 E. Tropicana Ave., received zero demerits June 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Donut Tyme, 4268 E. Charleston Blvd., received six demerits June 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Einstein Bros. Bagels, 9041 W. Sahara Ave., received four demerits June 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Emerald Island Casino restaurant, 120 Market St., Henderson, received one demerit June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Fitzgeralds beverage cart, 301 Fremont St., received one demerit June 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Four Queens beverage cart, 202 Fremont St., received one demerit June 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Goldfinger’s Bar & Grill restaurant, 1115 E. Pyle Ave., received five demerits June 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Green Valley Ranch Resort oyster bar kitchen, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit June 19 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 114 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received seven demerits June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
La Italian Kitchen, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
The Library bar No. 2, 3785 Boulder Highway, received eight demerits June 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Long Life Vegetarian Restaurant, 4130 S. Sandhill Road, received one demerit June 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Los Tacos, 1710 E. Charleston Blvd., received eight demerits June 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Metro Pizza prep kitchen, 1395 E. Tropicana Ave., received seven demerits June 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Mi Familia Restaurant, 240 N. Jones Blvd., received one demerit June 13 and was upgraded to an A.
NM Cafe, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received eight demerits June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
NM Cafe Aquarium, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received five demerits June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Redstone Grille, 4970 S. Fort Apache Road, received seven demerits June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Rincon Catracho, 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, received 22 demerits June 20 and was downgraded to a C. The facility was reinspected June 30, received 10 demerits, and was upgraded to an A.
Sandwich Stop, 6118 W. Flamingo Road, received two demerits June 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Stratosphere main kitchen, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits June 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Subway, 3255 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit June 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Super Mex Restaurant & Cantina restaurant, 6450 S. Durango Drive, received four demerits June 30 and was upgraded to an A.
T.C.’s World Famous Rib Crib, 8470 W. Desert Inn Road, received seven demerits June 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Taco Express, 3820 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received one demerit June 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Willy’s American Saloon, 2202 Paradise Road, received six demerits June 25 and was upgraded to an A.
WHAT IT MEANS The 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.