RESTAURANT REPORT
Ali Baba bar, 8826 S. Eastern Ave., received 17 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included Reddi-Whip and pineapple, orange and cranberry juices maintained at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Ali Baba restaurant, 8826 S. Eastern Ave., received 38 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included lamb shanks and meat and bean mixture not properly cooled. GRADE: C
A-Ri-Rang Korea House, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received 53 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included frozen fish thawing and rice soup being cooled at room temperature. GRADE: Closed
Augustus Cafe, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Nov. 16. Violations included a buildup of pink slime on the interior and exterior of ice chute. GRADE: B
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 8780 W. Charleston Blvd., received 16 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included dirty plate stored next to hot holding prep area. GRADE: B
The Bar deli, 1987 N. Nellis Blvd., received 19 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included all items in cooler stored beyond expiration dates. GRADE: B
Black Bear Diner, 6180 W. Tropicana Ave., received 36 demerits Nov. 16. Violations included employee eating while preparing food, then dropping a tomato and placing it back with other tomatoes. GRADE: C
Canyon Gate Country Club main kitchen, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, received 55 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included insects found in bulk flour and several dented cans in dry storage. GRADE: Closed
Cavalier lounge, 3850 E. Desert Inn Road, received 14 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included hand sink being used as dump sink. GRADE: B
China Joe's, 7231 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included uncovered employees' personal beverages stored on food prep table. GRADE: B
Cleopatra's Barge, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Nov. 16. Violations included water standing at the bottom of bar reach-in refrigerator. GRADE: B
Del Taco, 2531 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 17 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included pipes iced up in walk-in freezer. GRADE: B
Del Taco, 1197 E. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included cook observed handling raw beef then hamburger buns without washing hands. GRADE: B
Grill Master, 1934 Western Ave., received 24 demerits Nov. 16. Violations included raw shell eggs above vegetables and raw fish above bread in walk-in cooler. GRADE: C
Jack in the Box, 6515 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received 20 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included dried food debris in microwave and on kitchenware in bins marked as clean. GRADE: B
Johnny Mac's, 842 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 38 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included several employees observed not following proper hand-washing techniques. GRADE: C
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 2755 S. Nellis Blvd., received 40 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included household food processor and deep fryer in use. GRADE: C
La Palapa Restaurant, 1515 N. Eastern Ave., received 16 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included clean cutting boards stored on floor. GRADE: B
Little Caesars Pizza, 6623 W. Cheyenne Ave., received 23 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included employees' personal belongings stored on shelving and on top of prep table. GRADE: C
Los Compadres Mariscos, 3466 S. Decatur Blvd., received 23 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included soup and beef not reheated to proper temperature before being held. GRADE: Closed because of repeat critical violations
Marche Bacchus restaurant, 2620 Regatta Drive, received 14 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included no hot water supply in women's restroom for employees and customers. GRADE: B
Momoyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 550 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, received 40 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included breading used for seafood left out overnight with pieces of seafood inside it. GRADE: C
Momoyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant bar, 550 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, received 32 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included tuna, salmon, crab and sushi rice not maintained at proper temperature. GRADE: C
Mugshots Eatery, 1120 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 32 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included food worker not following proper hand-washing techniques. GRADE: C
Pizza Hut, 6895 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received 20 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included chemicals and cleaning agents stored on clean drainboard and on shelf beside clean pans. GRADE: B
Pizza Shak, 1465 E. Windmill Lane, received 20 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included no paper towels available at two hand sinks. GRADE: B
Que Huong restaurant, 3409 S. Jones Blvd., received 16 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included pest strip hanging over prep table. GRADE: B
Real Donuts & Restaurant, 1811 W. Charleston Blvd., received 28 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included dead cockroaches found under flour sacks where flour had been spilled onto floor. GRADE: C
Rumjungle prep kitchen, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 32 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included a buildup of dried food debris on meat slicer and can opener. GRADE: C
Sahara Buffet, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included Asian station refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Sahara Buffet kitchen, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included a white plastic bucket being used as scoop in flour bin. GRADE: B
Samurai Sam's, 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., received 19 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included first compartment of three-compartment sink filled with soap and dishes, second compartment contained raw meat, and third compartment was filled with sanitizer. GRADE: B
Santa Rosa Taco Shop, 866 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, received 30 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included tortillas stored in household garbage bags and placed with miscellaneous items on storage shelf. GRADE: C
Taco Ole, 4912 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included meat slicer, can opener, cheese grater and metal trays dirty. GRADE: B
Teriyaki Cafe, 2520 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Terrible's Buffet, 4100 Paradise Road, received 27 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included kitchenware not properly air dried and stored wet nested. GRADE: C
TGI Friday's restaurant, 4570 W. Sahara Ave., received 33 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included bread with mold growing on it found in storage room. GRADE: C
Toto's Mexican Restaurant, 806 Buchanan Blvd., Boulder City, received 34 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included uncovered employees' beverages stored on cook's line prep table and inside reach-in freezer. GRADE: C
Vegas Express Sushi processing, 5040 Spring Mountain Road, received 15 demerits Nov. 13. Violations included open bags of food found in office area. GRADE: B
Wok's Inn, 7930 W. Tropical Parkway, received 23 demerits Nov. 14. Violations included food handler working with fraudulent health card. GRADE: C
Yassou Greek Grill Cafe, 7871 W. Charleston Blvd., received 28 demerits Nov. 15. Violations included food handlers not following proper hand-washing techniques. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Archi's Thai Bistro, 6345 S. Rainbow Blvd., received one demerit Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Burger King, 2201 E. Sahara Ave., received one demerit Nov. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
China Joe's, 720 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received two demerits Nov. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
China Star Super Buffet, 2710 E. Desert Inn Road, received six demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Chubby's Pub, 4702 E. Flamingo Road, received five demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Coyote's Cafe & Cantina lounge, 4350 E. Sunset Road, received zero demerits Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Diana's Restaurant, 2955 E. Sunset Road, received four demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Don Antonio's Pizzeria, 8810 S. Maryland Parkway, received six demerits Nov. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
El Choncho Mexican Restaurant, 2560 S. Maryland Parkway, received nine demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
El Choncho Mexican Restaurant service bar, 2560 S. Maryland Parkway, received two demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
El Paraiso, 3095 Fremont St., received one demerit Nov. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
El Pollo Loco, 4015 S. Decatur Blvd., received one demerit Nov. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Esmeralda's Cafe, 714 N. Nellis Blvd., received one demerit Nov. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Fiesta Filipina, 3310 S. Jones Blvd., received two demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Food Express, 2003 S. Decatur Blvd., received two demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Itoy Stariling Atin Fast Food, 2620 S. Maryland Parkway, received six demerits Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
It's A Grind Coffee House, 8899 S. Eastern Ave., received four demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Jack in the Box, 4970 Spring Mountain Road, received zero demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Jake's Concession, Broadacres Swap Meet, 2930 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received four demerits Nov. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
Jumbo Super buffet main kitchen, 1617 S. Decatur Blvd., received three demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
The KA Japanese Bistro, 2269 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received two demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Laduca's NY Italian Deli, 72 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant, 870 Sierra Vista Drive, received nine demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant bakery, 870 Sierra Vista Drive, received four demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant bar, 870 Sierra Vista Drive, received six demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
La Palapa Restaurant, 2477 E. Tropicana Ave., received nine demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Vegas Cue Club bar, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received seven demerits Nov. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Long John Silver's, 4675 W. Charleston Blvd., received nine demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Los 3 Amigos, 2901 W. Washington Ave., received five demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Makino sushi bar, 9570 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received eight demerits Nov. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Makino Sushi & Seafood Buffet, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, received zero demerits Nov. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Makino Sushi & Seafood Buffet restaurant, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, received seven demerits Nov. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Mama Maria's Mexican Food restaurant, 6055 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received nine demerits Nov. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Mandarin Express, 6895 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received 10 demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Marie Callender's, 4875 W. Flamingo Road, received two demerits Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Marisquars Playas, 320 N. Nellis Blvd., received one demerit Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Miles Bake Shop processing area, 3827 E. Sunset Road, received three demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Money Plays bar, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, received six demerits Nov. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Mr. J's Louisiana Kitchen, 2301 W. Bonanza Road, received three demerits Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Nanay Gloria's Filipino Fast Food, 2810 S. Maryland Parkway, received nine demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Ngoc Loi-bun Bo Hue Restaurant, 6820 Spring Mountain Road, received seven demerits Nov. 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Pinoy-Pinay Filipino Restaurant, 1217 E. Sahara Ave., received two demerits Nov. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Port of Subs, 2660 S. Maryland Parkway, received zero demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Red Rock Resort Bowling Bar, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., received one demerit Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Red Rock Resort Service Bar No. 1, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., received one demerit Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Rosarita's Beach Taco Shop, 72 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received six demerits Nov. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Rubalcaba's Taco Shop, 1100 E. Colton Ave., North Las Vegas, received five demerits Nov. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Sammy's California Wood Fired Pizza, 6500 W. Sahara Ave., received three demerits Nov. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Sam-Pan Chinese Restaurant, 14 W. Pacific Ave., Henderson, received four demerits Nov. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Snack Nook, Slots-A-Fun, 2890 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Straight From Philly Steakout, Fabulous Freddy's, 1101 S. Fort Apache Road, received four demerits Nov. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Stuart Anderson's Black Angus restaurant, 5125 W. Sahara Ave., received three demerits Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Sushi-Teriyaki, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., received three demerits Nov. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Tao Asian Temple Bistro first floor, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits Nov. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Taqueria El Ranchito, 941 N. Pecos Road, received seven demerits Nov. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Thai Cuisine, 601 N. Nellis Blvd., received nine demerits Nov. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Top of the World service bar, Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received five demerits Nov. 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Tropicana Pizza, 1105 E. Tropicana Ave., received eight demerits Nov. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Universal Bakery, 2340 E. Bonanza Road, received seven demerits Nov. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Woody's Chicago Style, 6050 W. Craig Road, received two demerits Nov. 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.
