RESTAURANT REPORT
April 2, 2008 - 9:00 pm
Angelina's Pizzeria, 4777 E. Charleston Blvd., received 20 demerits March 19. Violations included reach-in freezer not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Border Grill, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 30 demerits March 19. Violations included hot foods not cooled properly. GRADE: C
Brewske's Bar, 3645 S. Durango Drive, received 19 demerits March 19. Violations included moldlike buildup inside ice machine. GRADE: B
Buffet Asia barbecue area, 2380 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 15 demerits March 18. Violations included employee item stored over prep surface. GRADE: B
Buffet Asia kitchen area, 2380 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 39 demerits March 18. Violations included food not held at proper temperature or properly thawed. GRADE: C
Bugsy's Supper Club, 6145 W. Sahara Ave., received 19 demerits March 18. Violations included employees' personal beverages and items not stored properly. GRADE: B
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, 1146 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 37 demerits March 20. Violations included three-compartment sink not set up properly. GRADE: C
Centro America Restaurant, 6135 W. Sahara Ave., received 15 demerits March 17. Violations included food stored on floor in freezer. GRADE: B
Cold Stone Creamery, 1311 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 26 demerits March 17. Violations included no thermometers found in any refrigeration units. GRADE: C
Cozymel's Mexican Grill prep kitchen, 355 Hughes Center Drive, received 18 demerits March 17. Violations included several food containers not labeled. GRADE: B
Del Taco, 1801 W. Charleston Blvd., received 34 demerits March 20. Violations included three employees without health card present and two employees with no health card. GRADE: C
Einstein Bros. Bagels, 4626 S. Maryland Parkway, received 18 demerits March 21. Violations included uncovered food in walk-in cooler. GRADE: B
El Chamizal Restaurant, 1054 N. Rancho Drive, received 20 demerits March 19. Violations included no soap available in dispenser by the grill hand sink. GRADE: B
Excalibur keno service bar, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 30 demerits March 17. Violations included expired milk used for drinks. GRADE: C
Fat Tuesday Restaurant, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits March 21. Violations included grease interceptor not operating. GRADE: B
Fellini's at the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits March 21. Violations included food not held at proper temperature. GRADE: B
Gaylord of India Restaurant, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, received 17 demerits March 20. Violations included two bins of food cooling on shelf 2 inches off floor. GRADE: B
Golden Gate Deli, Golden Gate, 1 Fremont St., received 19 demerits March 20. Violations included glass washing machine not properly sanitizing. GRADE: B
Golden Phoenix Chinese Cuisine, 2345 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 36 demerits March 20. Violations included dirty meat slicer, can opener and soda nozzles. GRADE: C
Hamada's Asiana kitchen, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits March 18. Violations included dish machine not properly sanitizing. GRADE: B
Hamada's Asiana sushi bar, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, received 18 demerits March 18. Violations included defrosting crab at room temperature. GRADE: B
Java Detour, 6087 S. Pecos Road, received 19 demerits March 21. Violations included employees observed changing tasks without washing their hands. GRADE: B
Little Caesars Pizza, 10608 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received 20 demerits March 18. Violations included spray bottles not labeled. GRADE: B
Lombardi's Romagna Mia front line, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 39 demerits March 20. Violations included several refrigeration units not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: C
MB China Restaurant, 2100 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 19 demerits March 17. Violations included wiping cloths stored on work surfaces. GRADE: B
Magoo's, 2585 E. Flamingo Road, received 19 demerits March 17. Violations included soda gun holster and ice machine dirty with moldlike growth. GRADE: B
Mar Y Tierra Seafood Restaurant, 712 N. Eastern Ave., received 26 demerits March 21. Violations included raw shrimp thawed in three-compartment sink alongside dirty dishes and below dish soap. GRADE: C
McDonald's, 4400 E. Charleston Blvd., received 30 demerits March 17. Violations included 12 containers of expired cinnamon melts in cooler. GRADE: C
Mi Familia Restaurant, 240 N. Jones Blvd., received 20 demerits March 17. Violations included food items in reach-in units not properly covered or labeled. GRADE: B
N&N Oriental, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, received 20 demerits March 21. Violations included bowls used as scoops in dry bulk foods. GRADE: B
Philippine Garden lounge, 4300 Spring Mountain Road, received 23 demerits March 17. Violations included no water available at hand sink. GRADE: C
Philippine Garden restaurant, 4300 Spring Mountain Road, received 40 demerits March 17. Violations included cooler, shelves, equipment, counters and other areas dirty. GRADE: C
Pizza Hut, 8140 S. Eastern Ave., received 17 demerits March 17. Violations included employees eating in prep area. GRADE: B
Planet Hollywood Expo Kitchen, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits March 18. Violations included accumulation of grease in fryer units. GRADE: B
Porchlight Grille, 8416 W. Desert Inn Road, received 15 demerits March 17. Violations included chemicals stored above clean dishes and three-compartment sink. GRADE: B
Sai India Curry, 5006 S. Maryland Parkway, received 18 demerits March 21. Violations included produce stored on floor near back door. GRADE: B
Sansei Japan, Meadows mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, received 28 demerits March 18. Violations included cut-up chicken and beef not held at proper temperature. GRADE: C
Souper Salad, 2051 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 14 demerits March 18. Violations included dirt and debris under equipment throughout facility. GRADE: B
Teddy's Bar & Grill, Eureka Casino, 595 E. Sahara Ave., received 19 demerits March 18. Violations included raw eggs stored over onion in walk-in cooler. GRADE: B
Village Square Cinema Theatres, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., received 28 demerits March 17. Violations included two employees in prep area without health cards and one food handler with an expired temporary health card. GRADE: C
Z II Restaurant, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits March 18. Violations included scoops stored inside food products in containers. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Barbecue King, 5650 Spring Mountain Road, received two demerits March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Basil 'n Lime Authentic Thai Cuisine, 3665 S. Fort Apache Road, received nine demerits Feb. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Bob Taylor's Original Ranch House, 6250 Rio Vista St., received one demerit March 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Cafe Derbi Restaurant, 5920 W. Flamingo Road, received two demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Carl's Jr., 2350 S. Nellis Blvd., received one demerit March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Cauldron Tavern bar, 9140 W. Russell Road, received eight demerits March 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Cauldron Tavern restaurant, 9140 W. Russell Road, received seven demerits March 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive, received five demerits March 14 and was upgraded to an A.
China Star buffet, 1075 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received three demerits March 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Cinnabon, Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received one demerit March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Club Fortune Casino restaurant, 725 Racetrack Road, Henderson, received nine demerits March 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Cocolini in St. Mark's Square, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Coffee Pub, 2800 W. Sahara Ave., received four demerits March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Dara Thai Restaurant, 556 N. Eastern Ave., received seven demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Decatur Drug Restaurant, 544 S. Decatur Blvd., received three demerits March 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 280 N. Jones Blvd., received four demerits March 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Dragon Wong Kitchen, 4440 S. Maryland Parkway, received seven demerits March 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Einstein Bros. Bagels, 1405 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received three demerits March 11 and was upgraded to an A.
El Choncho Mexican Restaurant, 2560 S. Maryland Parkway, received five demerits March 21 and was upgraded to an A.
El Torito Cafe, 2126 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received five demerits March 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Friendly Donut House II, 856 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received one demerit March 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Habib's Persian Cuisine, 4750 W. Sahara Ave., received seven demerits March 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Ichiza, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received seven demerits March 17 and was upgraded to an A.
The Ka Japanese Bistro, 2269 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
The Ka Japanese Bistro sushi bar, 2269 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received five demerits March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 1990 N. Nellis Blvd., received 10 demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
La Bayou Casino bar, 15 Fremont St., received two demerits March 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Lake Mead Lounge restaurant, 846 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Henderson, received one demerit March 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Little Geisha Shabu Shabu Hot Pot, 6125 S. Fort Apache Road, received nine demerits March 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Munch a Sub II, 6380 S. Valley View Blvd., received one demerit March 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Nathan's Famous, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits March 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Nordstrom EBar, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits March 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Original Pancake House, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit March 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Palace Station Oyster Bar, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., received one demerit March 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Pepe's Tacos, 1401 N. Decatur Blvd., received three demerits March 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 7150 N. Durango Drive, received two demerits March 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 1280 W. Warm Springs Road, received 27 demerits March 25 and was downgraded to a C.
Quizno's Classic Subs, 2595 S. Maryland Parkway, received one demerit March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Real Donut bakery, 2212 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, received three demerits March 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Roberto's Taco Shop, 4330 E. Washington Ave., received eight demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Sonic Drive-In, 5465 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received two demerits March 3 and was upgraded to an A.
Strip Sandwich Shop, 603 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits March 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Subway, 2591 Anthem Village, Henderson, received seven demerits March 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Taqueria Santander, 5061 E. Sahara Ave., received five demerits March 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Thanh Huong Sandwiches, 1131 E. Tropicana Ave., received five demerits March 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Viaggio Italian Cuisine Restaurant, 11261 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received three demerits March 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Wendy's, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits March 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Wrap House Grill, 6085 S. Fort Apache Road, received seven demerits March 10 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.