RESTAURANT REPORT
February 6, 2008 - 10:00 pm
Bugsy's Bar, Flamingo Las Vegas, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included a pail being used to dispense ice. GRADE: B
Cauldron Tavern bar, 9140 W. Russell Road, received 20 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included moldy buildup on soda gun nozzles. GRADE: B
Cauldron Tavern restaurant, 9140 W. Russell Road, received 17 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included dishwashing machine not sanitizing at recommended level. GRADE: B
Chiangmai Restaurant, 2560 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received 20 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included eggs used past expiration date. GRADE: B
Del Taco, 5955 W. Tropicana Ave., received 29 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: C
Dong Ting Spring Hunan Restaurant, 3950 Schiff Drive, received 37 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: C
Dreamers bar, 9755 W. Russell Road, received 12 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included glass-cleaning machine not sanitizing properly. GRADE: B
Gourmet Wok, 7638 Westcliff Drive, received 33 demerits Jan. 24. Violations included uncovered cabbage stored in dirty plastic bin. GRADE: C
Ice House Lounge, 650 S. Main St., received 30 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included food items stored in walk-in cooler past their expiration date. GRADE: C
Inka Si Senor restaurant, 4375 S. Buffalo Drive, received 20 demerits Jan. 24. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Jersey Mike's Subs, 3900 Paradise Road, received 20 demerits Jan. 24. Violations included food handlers not wearing hair restraints. GRADE: B
Jersey Mike's Subs, 2457 E. Tropicana Ave., received 18 demerits Jan. 24. Violations included employees' food and beverages not stored properly. GRADE: B
Kabob Palace, 4811 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 20 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included flour stored in open bags. GRADE: B
KFC, 114 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 20 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included black debris and pink slime in ice machine. GRADE: B
King & I, 2904 Lake East Drive, received 39 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included mouse droppings observed throughout facility. GRADE: C
King Se-Jong Chong Restaurant, 1500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 32 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included foods not cooled properly. GRADE: C
Las Vegas Ihaw Ihaw, 8665 W. Flamingo Road, received 29 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included no hot water available in hand sink. GRADE: C
Little Geisha Shabu Shabu Hot Pot, 6125 S. Fort Apache Road, received 20 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included two employees without health cards. GRADE: B
Maria's Taco Shop, 2462 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received 11 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included wiping cloths not stored or sanitized properly. GRADE: B
McDonald's, 3020 E. Desert Inn Road, received 17 demerits Jan. 24. Violations included ice buildup on condenser in walk-in freezer. GRADE: B
McDonald's, Wal-Mart Supercenter, 540 Marks St., Henderson, received 34 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included foods held at improper temperature. GRADE: C
Munch A Sub, 5320 Cameron St., received 19 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included dishes not properly sanitized. GRADE: B
Nhu Y Food To Go restaurant, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 26 demerits Jan. 24. Violations included uncovered produce not stored separately from raw foods. GRADE: C
On the Border Mexican Grill, 5630 W. Centennial Center, received 18 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included employee observed with food or other unknown substance while on cook line. GRADE: B
Pad Thai Restaurant, 850 S. Rancho Drive, received 19 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included black substance on interior of ice machine. GRADE: B
Panera Bread, 9911 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included unlabeled chemical bottle and spray bottle. GRADE: B
Panini Cafe, 2521 S. Fort Apache Road, received 27 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included employees not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1311 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 36 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included dirty equipment, including containers and cutting boards. GRADE: C
Pho Huong Saigon restaurant, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., received 40 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included dishwashing machine and three-compartment sink in need of repairs. GRADE: C
Pinot Brasserie, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included no metal stem thermometer available. GRADE: B
Pizza Hut, 4440 E. Washington Ave., received 34 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included utensils with food debris stored as clean. GRADE: C
Play It Again Sam bar, 4120 Spring Mountain Road, received 16 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included no soap or paper towels available at hand sink. GRADE: B
Play It Again Sam restaurant, 4120 Spring Mountain Road, received 16 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included no sanitizer for the dishwashing machine. GRADE: B
Pretzel Time, Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, received 18 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included unapproved food storage containers used throughout facility. GRADE: B
Quarks Bar & Restaurant, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, received 19 demerits Jan. 25. Violations included rust buildup inside ice machine. GRADE: B
Rising Sun Restaurant, 9410 W. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included employees' food items observed in food prep area. GRADE: B
Roberto's Taco Shop, 4886 Lone Mountain Road, received 21 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included shredded beef, cooked chicken breasts and sliced potatoes held at room temperature for undetermined amount of time. GRADE: C
Roma Deli & Restaurant, 5755 Spring Mountain Road, received 19 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included raw meat stored over vegetables. GRADE: B
Seattle's Best Coffee, Plaza, 1 S. Main St., received 15 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included reach-in cooler in need of repairs. GRADE: B
Sonic Drive-In, 6455 W. Sahara Ave., received 19 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included employees' beverages, food items and personal belongings not stored properly. GRADE: B
Sonny's Tavern restaurant, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received 40 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included mold growing on sausage and cream cheese. GRADE: C
Spicy Pickle, 9985 S. Eastern Ave., received 14 demerits Jan. 24. Violations included foods not maintained at proper temperatures. GRADE: B
Ventano restaurant, 191 Arroyo Grande, Henderson, received 20 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included employees not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: B
Western Hotel lounge, 899 Fremont St., received 15 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included dishwashing machine not sanitizing glasses. GRADE: B
Wok In Express, 35 S. Gibson Road, Henderson, received 40 demerits Jan. 23. Violations included failure to follow proper defrosting and thawing methods. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected
Arby's, 310 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received zero demerits Jan. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Bamboo Bistro, 8560 W. Desert Inn Road, received six demerits Jan. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
China A Go Go, 75 S. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, received seven demerits Jan. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
China A Go Go III, 7435 S. Durango Drive, received two demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
China Joe's, 720 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received zero demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 898 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received zero demerits Jan. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 1811 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received zero demerits Jan. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Diamond China Restaurant, 3909 W. Sahara Ave., received six demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Domino's Pizza, 3011 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received six demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Emerald Island Casino bar, 120 Market St., Henderson, received zero demerits Jan. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Emerald Island Casino restaurant, 120 Market St., Henderson, received zero demerits Jan. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Esmeralda's Cafe, 1000 E. Charleston Blvd., received four demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Flamingo Las Vegas Casino Lounge, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits Jan. 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Gandhi India's Cuisine, 4080 Paradise Road, received five demerits Jan. 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Godzilla Restaurant & Pizzeria, 3240 Arville St., received 10 demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Inn Zone Desert Inn bar, 2542 E. Desert Inn Road, received eight demerits Jan. 24 and was upgraded to an A.
International House of Pancakes, 1230 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson, received one demerit Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Jumbo Super Buffet main kitchen, 1617 S. Decatur Blvd., received four demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 10510 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received two demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Khoury Mediterranean Restaurant, 6115 S. Fort Apache Road, received nine demerits Jan. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Kopper Keg West restaurant, 2257 S. Rainbow Blvd., received six demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Lally's of Las Vegas Bar, 1750 N. Rancho Drive, received four demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort restaurant, Highway 156, received five demerits Jan. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
La Tiendita, 2349 E. Bonanza Road, received two demerits Jan. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
La Torta Loca IV restaurant, 865 N. Lamb Blvd., received 10 demerits Jan. 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Lily's Restaurant, 2101 S. Decatur Blvd., received two demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded an A.
Little Dumpling, 6572 N. Decatur Blvd., received one demerit Jan. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Little Dumpling, 6430 Sky Pointe Drive, received one demerit Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Lodge at Hualapai restaurant, 3460 S. Hualapai Way, received nine demerits Jan. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Marie Callender's Sunday Brunch, 4875 W. Flamingo Road, received one demerit Jan. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Mariscos Vallarta, 4425 E. Tropicana Ave., received zero demerits Jan. 24 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 5811 E. Charleston Blvd., received six demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
MGM Crazy Horse bar, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received eight demerits Jan. 16 and was upgraded to an A.
New York Pizza & Pasta, 2400 S. Jones Blvd, received three demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits Jan. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Osaka Japanese Bistro, 4205 W. Sahara Ave., received six demerits Jan. 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Papa John's Pizza, 5570 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received one demerit Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Paradise Pizza, 2275 E. Sunset Road, received nine demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Play of the Day Sports Bar, 1590 E. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits Jan. 23 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations.
Roberto's Taco Shop, 1645 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received seven demerits Jan. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Rosati's Pizza, 5181 W. Charleston Blvd., received one demerit Jan. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Sam-Pan Chinese Restaurant, 14 W. Pacific Ave., Henderson, received four demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Schlotzsky's, 5119 W. Charleston Blvd., received 12 demerits Jan. 24 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations.
Silver Nugget restaurant, 2140 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received two demerits Jan. 16 and was upgraded to an A.
St. Tropez Buffet, Suncoast, 9090 W. Alta Drive, received two demerits Jan. 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Subway, 2568 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit Jan. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Subway, 4915 E. Charleston Blvd., received four demerits Jan. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Sun Chinese Gourmet Restaurant, 4711 Spring Mountain Road, received two demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Tahiti Joe's Restaurant, 7200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Taqueria Victor, 4555 E. Charleston Blvd., received nine demerits Jan. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Terra Rossa Italian Restaurant, Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., received two demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Terra Rossa Italian Restaurant main kitchen, Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., received seven demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Terrible's Town Casino & Bowl bar, 642 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received one demerit Jan. 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Terrible's Town Casino & Bowl snack bar, 642 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received one demerit Jan. 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Tiffany Cafe, 1700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits Jan. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Tiger Sushi, 4825 S. Rainbow Blvd., received three demerits Jan. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Winchell's Pub Grill, 199 E. Warm Springs Road, received seven demerits Jan. 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.