RESTAURANT REPORT
Big Mama's Rib Shack, 2230 W. Bonanza Road, received 37 demerits May 15. Violations included foods held at improper temperature and reach-in refrigerator in need of repairs. GRADE: C
Blue Ox East Restaurant & Lounge kitchen 4130 S. Sandhill Road, received 15 demerits May 12. Violations included employee food and drink observed in reach-in cooler on shelving with food for sale. GRADE: B
Cantina Mexican Restaurant, Tuscany, 255 E. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits May 13. Violations included seafood thawing in warm water. GRADE: B
Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., received 27 demerits May 16. Violations included employee cleaning slicer with sliced cheese still on counter next to equipment and sanitizer next to cheese. GRADE: C
Casa Verde, Johnny Mac's, 842 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 31 demerits May 14. Violations included live roaches and bugs and mice feces observed in facility. GRADE: C
Chapala's Mexican Restaurant, 2101 S. Decatur Blvd., received 17 demerits May 13. Violations included employees observed not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: B
Don Alejandro's Texan Grill, McCarran International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., received 33 demerits May 12. Violations included kitchenware in trays on shelf unorganized, dirty and wet. GRADE: C
Flying R Bar, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits May 15. Violations included pink slime in nozzle holder. GRADE: B
Garduno's Blue Agave Oyster and Chile Bar, Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, received 12 demerits May 15. Violations included ice scoop sitting with carton of drink mix and ice scoop handle in ice. GRADE: B
Hound Doggies Snack Bar, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits May 15. Violations included raw hamburger stored above ready-to-eat food. GRADE: B
Jack in the Box, 4866 S. Maryland Parkway, received 17 demerits May 13. Violations included employees using dump sink as hand sink. GRADE: B
Jack in the Box, 5536 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received 16 demerits May 13. Violations included stem thermometer not available to monitor food temperatures and reach-in refrigerator was missing it's thermometer. GRADE: B
Mainland Chinese Noodle pastry prep area, Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 35 demerits May 13. Violations included scoop handles touching the product in all bulk food containers. GRADE: C
Panera Bread, 5130 S. Fort Apache Road, received 20 demerits May 13. Violations included thawing multiple bags of soup improperly in sink. GRADE: B
Port of Subs, 10260 W. Charleston Blvd., received 15 demerits May 15. Violations included an employee with an expired health card. GRADE: B
Sam Woo BBQ Restaurant barbecue area, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received 29 demerits May 12. Violations included plates of meat left uncovered on counter and pans of meat/food stored uncovered under steam table. GRADE: C
Sam Woo BBQ Restaurant, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received 47 demerits May 12. Violations included inside and outside of ice machine dirty, several boards rotted, dead bugs in front counter three-compartment sink area, dirty counter and shelves and moldy containers in cooler. GRADE: Closed
Seattle's Best Coffee, Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, received 19 demerits May 14. Violations included employees not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: B
Steiner's A Nevada Style Pub Restaurant, 8168 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits May 14. Violations included food thawed at room temperature. GRADE: B
Wendy's, 603 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received 17 demerits May 13. Violations included chili warming unit not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Yoshinoya Restaurant, 4808 S. Maryland Parkway, received 18 demerits May 13. Violations included food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Aloha Kitchen, 4745 S. Maryland Parkway, received five demerits May 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Arizona Charlie's East main kitchen, 4575 S. Boulder Highway, received three demerits May 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Cafe Lago Buffet, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit May 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Cafe Moda restaurant, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., received three demerits May 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Chicago Tasty Dogs, 9711 S. Eastern Ave., received three demerits May 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Chicken Connection, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits May 7 and was upgraded to an A.
China Star Super Buffet kitchen, 2590 S. Maryland Parkway, received five demerits May 16 and was upgraded to an A.
China Star Super Buffet, 2590 S. Maryland Parkway, received two demerits May 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Greater Nevada Auto Auction Restaurant, 6600 Auction Lane, North Las Vegas, received zero demerits May 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Hawaiian Grill, Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received seven demerits May 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Java Detour, 6087 S. Pecos Road, received zero demerits May 2 and was upgraded to an A.
Jenny's Mexican Grill, 2885 S. Nellis Blvd., received five demerits May 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Joni's Bake Shop, 1203 E. Charleston Blvd., received three demerits May 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Macayo Vegas restaurant, 1375 E. Tropicana Ave., received six demerits May 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Mexican Grill El Nopal, Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits May 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Mrs. Fields Cookies, Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, received two demerits May 12 and was upgraded to an A.
My Pueblo Pizza & Subs, 4130 S. Sandhill Road, received nine demerits May 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Nathan's Famous, Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, received zero demerits May 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Orchids Garden Chinese Restaurant, 5485 W. Sahara Ave., received eight demerits May 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Playas De Cancun, 3513 E. Charleston Blvd., received eight demerits May 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Riviera Splash Bar, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits May 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Sbarro, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received seven demerits May 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Sicilian Pizza, 1322 Fremont St., received five demerits May 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Straight From Philly Steakout, 1101 S. Fort Apache Road, received zero demerits May 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Subway, 6870 Spring Mountain Road, received one demerit May 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Tomfoolery Pub & Eatery -- restaurant, 1331 S. Boulder Highway, received two demerits May 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Viaggio Italian Cuisine Restaurant, 11261 S. Eastern Ave., received three demerits May 15 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.
