RESTAURANT REPORT
April 30, 2008 - 9:00 pm
Achichi Vegas, 3965 E. Owens Ave., received 20 demerits April 18. Violations included expired foods including curry powder and sesame soy dressing. GRADE: B
Adam's Ribs, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received 20 demerits April 14. Violations included iced tea, lemonade, fruit juice dispensers have microbial growth inside. GRADE: B
Alexis Park main kitchen, 375 E. Harmon Ave., received 18 demerits April 15. Violations included milk crates and dish trays used as racks. GRADE: B
Alexis Park Pisces Bar, 375 E. Harmon Ave., received 14 demerits April 15. Violations included garnishes are not refrigerated. GRADE: B
ARA Sandwich Co., Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, received 19 demerits April 17. Violations included thermometers in reach-in refrigerator not working. GRADE: B
Asia Buffet kitchen, 3049 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 40 demerits April 15. Violations included open pan of food stored on the floor in prep kitchen, closed bags of food on floor in dry storage area, foods stored uncovered in refrigerators. GRADE: C
Asia Buffet buffet line, 3049 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 32 demerits April 15. Violations included food handler observed eating while preparing food. GRADE: C
Café Siena Chinese kitchen, Suncoast, 9090 W. Alta Drive, received 20 demerits April 14. Violations included shrimp not refrigerated and left in sink. GRADE: B
Cathay House Restaurant, 5300 Spring Mountain Road, received 14 demerits April 18. Violations included dish machine in need of repairs. GRADE: B
Cheng's Express, 5479 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 18 demerits April 15. Violations included sweet and sour chicken pieces that had already been cooked once out at room temperature. GRADE: B
Chow Mein Express, 3955 S. Durango Drive, received 40 demerits April 19. Violations included foods not held at proper temperature and foods improperly thawing in standing water. GRADE: C
Chubby's Pub, 4702 E. Flamingo Road, received 19 demerits April 16. Violations included rust present inside beer cooler. GRADE: B
Cinnabon, Boulevard mall, 3480 S. Maryland Parkway, received 34 demerits April 16. Violations included three-compartment sink set up improperly for washing and sanitizing. GRADE: C
Cook on Wok, 8380 W. Cheyenne Ave., received 20 demerits April 14. Violations included raw meats and eggs improperly stored above prepared foods. GRADE: B
Da Lat, 4553 W. Flamingo Road, received 19 demerits April 17. Violations included a dirty slicer and clean pots stored on the floor. GRADE: B
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, Boulevard mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, received 38 demerits April 16. Violations included severely dented cans observed in storage. GRADE: C
Del Taco, 9680 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits April 17. Violations included employees' personal beverages stored on shelf above prep area. GRADE: B
El Dos Doros Bar and Nightclub, 1203 E. Charleston Blvd., received 14 demerits April 18. Violations included soiled ice machines, soda nozzles and holders. GRADE: B
El Taco Fresco, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, received 37 demerits April 18. Violations included food prep unit filthy and not maintaining proper temperature for foods. GRADE: C
Food Express, 2003 S. Decatur Blvd., received 40 demerits April 17. Violations included foods not cooled by approved methods and foods not held at proper temperature. GRADE: C
Honey Pig Korean BBQ, 4725 Spring Mountain Road, received 49 demerits April 18. Violations included employees not following proper hand-washing procedures, no sanitizer available at three-compartment sink, no soap or paper towels available at hand sink. GRADE: Closed
Hong Kong Buffet, 3620 S. Jones Blvd., received 17 demerits April 17. Violations included food handler used soiled cloth to wipe food contact surfaces. GRADE: B
Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs, 1591 N. Buffalo Drive, received 16 demerits April 16. Violations included unlabeled bottles and a chemical bottle stored over three-compartment sink. GRADE: B
Huntridge Drug Restaurant, 1122 E. Charleston Blvd., received 40 demerits April 15. Violations included cloths stored in numerous locations on top of food and raw hamburger stored over ready-to-eat food. GRADE: C
KFC/Pizza Hut, 5587 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 13 demerits April 17. Violations included several beverages stored over food in walk-in cooler and open canned beverages stored in reach-in cooler by cooks line. GRADE: B
Le Bon Table, Moondoggies, 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 15 demerits April 14. Violations included microwave dirty with old food. GRADE: B
Little Caesars Pizza, 4559 W. Charleston Blvd., received 20 demerits April 15. Violations included dirty food contact surfaces, mixer, baking sheet and prep table. GRADE: B
McDonald's, Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 23 demerits April 14. Violations included ice machine with slime accumulation on interior surfaces of ice chute. GRADE: C
Mexico Lindo, 2740 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 13 demerits April 18. Violations included no access to hand sinks and no soap available at hand sinks. GRADE: B
Mijori Restaurant, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received 40 demerits April 17. Violations included foods, bottles and food containers uncovered and unlabeled. GRADE: C
PF Chang's lounge, 4165 Paradise Road, received 20 demerits April 15. Violations included hand sink used as dump sink. GRADE: B
PF Chang's restaurant, 4165 Paradise Road, received 39 demerits April 15. Violations included food handlers not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
Pearl Wok, 8550 W. Charleston Blvd., received 33 demerits April 15. Violations included scoop handles in food product and many uncovered and unlabeled foods in refrigerators. GRADE: C
Pizza Hut, 9014 W. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits April 14. Violations included dirty food containers, racks and shelves. GRADE: B
Pizza Hut, 7450 W. Cheyenne Ave., received 20 demerits April 18. Violations included evidence of employee eating in prep area. GRADE: B
Playas De Cancun, 3513 E. Charleston Blvd., received 19 demerits April 16. Violations included chemicals and detergents stored next to sugar and bulk ingredients. GRADE: B
Port of Subs, 10120 W. Flamingo Road, received 17 demerits April 14. Violations included employees' personal beverages and items not stored properly. GRADE: B
Quiznos Subs, 2510 E. Tropicana Ave., received 34 demerits April 15. Violations included expired foods and sauces observed. GRADE: C
Revolution Lounge, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 34 demerits April 14. Violations included fruit flies found in liquor bottle. GRADE: C
Saporo Sushi, 641 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, received 31 demerits April 14. Violations included two employees with expired health cards. GRADE: C
Sonio's Cafe and Rotisserie, 3900 W. Charleston Blvd., received 17 demerits April 17. Violations included wooden bowl used as scoop stored in croutons and scoop handle in seasoning crumb bin. GRADE: B
Straight From Philly Steakout, 1101 S. Fort Apache Road, received 20 demerits April 14. Violations included foods not held at proper temperature. GRADE: B
Sushi Avenue restaurant, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received 55 demerits April 15. Violations included ice machine with microbial growth inside and dried food debris on can opener, scoops with handles and utensils stored as clean. GRADE: Closed
Sushi Avenue sushi bar, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received 37 demerits April 15. Violations included no soap available at hand sink and no sanitizer detected in sanitizer buckets on sushi line. GRADE: C
Zodies Lounge, 3055 E. Flamingo Road, received 24 demerits April 18. Violations included fruit flies observed in several bottles of alcohol. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Antojitos El Cejas, 3380 E. Russell Road, received 17 demerits April 15 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations. The facility was reinspected April 17, received zero demerits and was upgraded to an A.
Cannery Coffee Shop, 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received one demerit March 31 and was upgraded to an A.
Capitol Seafood Restaurant, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received seven demerits April 15 and was upgraded to an A.
China A Go Go, 10550 Southern Highland Parkway, received three demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
China A Go Go, 10140 W. Tropicana Ave., received 10 demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
China Ginger Restaurant, 5035 S. Fort Apache Road, received one demerit April 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Chinatown Cuisine, 2000 E. Charleston Blvd., received four demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Cozymel's Mexican Grill prep kitchen, 325 Hughes Center Drive, received two demerits April 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, 3925 Paradise Road, received three demerits April 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 550 Marks St., Henderson, received zero demerits April 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Desert Princess Restaurant, Lake Mead Cruises Landing, 490 A Horsepower Cove, Boulder City, received zero demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
El Borrego De Oro, 640 N. Eastern Ave., received 10 demerits April 7 and was upgraded to an A.
El Taquito Mexican Restaurant, 2350 E. Bonanza Road, received three demerits April 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Excalibur Jester Bar, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 28 demerits April 21 and was closed because of repeat violations.
Great Steak & Potato Co., Meadows mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, received four demerits April 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Holiday Inn -- restaurant, 1553 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received nine demerits April 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Jasmine Restaurant, 4135 S. Buffalo Road, received two demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received three demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant bar, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received one demerit April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Vegas Golf Club restaurant, 4300 W. Washington Ave., received two demerits March 31 and was upgraded to an A.
Lefty's Pizza, Mighty Mart, 780 E. Pyle Ave., received four demerits April 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Little Caesars Pizza, 10608 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received four demerits April 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Lorenzo's Italian Bistro, 4864 W. Lone Mountain Road, received three demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Los Cabos Restaurant, 4161 S. Eastern Ave., received 10 demerits April 18 and was upgraded to an A.
MGM Events Center Kitchen, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Magoo's, 2585 E. Flamingo Road, received four demerits April 15 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 3500 E. Bonanza Road, received five demerits April 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Modena Pizzeria, 4650 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, received six demerits April 21 and was upgraded to an A.
N&N Oriental, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, received seven demerits April 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Naked Fish's Sushi & Grill, 3945 S. Durango Road, received three demerits April 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Naked Fish's Sushi & Grill sushi bar, 3945 S. Durango Road, received one demerit April 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Olive Garden, 6850 W. Cheyenne Ave., received two demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Oyshi Sushi restaurant, 7775 S. Rainbow Blvd., received two demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
The Pizza Caffe, 7435 S. Eastern Ave., received six demerits April 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 1280 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson, received six demerits April 7 and was upgraded to an A.
San Salvador Restaurant, 6651 Smoke Ranch Road, received one demerit April 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Skyline Casino main kitchen, 1741 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received seven demerits April 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Sushi Vegas, 310 E. Warm Springs Road, received 10 demerits April 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Uncle Joe's Pizza, 505 E. Fremont St., received three demerits April 14 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.