RESTAURANT REPORT
October 1, 2008 - 9:00 pm
Amore Pizza & Pasta, 3945 S. Durango Drive, received 18 demerits Sept. 17. Violations included raw chicken stored on shelf above open potatoes. GRADE: B
Artisan Hotel and Spa restaurant, 1501 W. Sahara Ave., received 33 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included food stored in ceiling leak splash zone. GRADE: Closed because of substantial health hazard.
Blue Ox Central, 6000 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included cans of household pesticide in facility. GRADE: B
Brewery Bar & Grill -- grill, 3088 E. Sunset Road, received 20 demerits Sept. 17. Violations included employee drinks left on prep table. GRADE: B
China A Go Go, 6885 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received 20 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included food stored in grocery bags in walk-in cooler. GRADE: B
Ciao Pizzeria, 3421 E. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included portioned pasta and lasagna packages unlabeled in freezer. GRADE: B
Club Fortune Casino restaurant, 725 S. Racetrack Road, Henderson, received 20 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included front hand sink used as dump sink. GRADE: B
Cravings -- Asian station, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included food held at improper temperature. GRADE: B
The Creek Bar & Grill -- grill, 9837 W. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included multiple cartons of milk and buttermilk past expiration date. GRADE: B
Dairy Queen, 4140 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 35 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included walk-in cooler had a condensate leak. GRADE: C
Dean's Place, 8355 S. Dean Martin Drive, received 20 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included no hot water available when inspection began. GRADE: B
Deja Vu juice bar, 3247 Industrial Road, received 30 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included ice accumulation in back of refrigerator. GRADE: C
Dragon Express, 2775 S. Nellis Blvd., received 40 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included food in prep cooler and walk-in cooler uncovered. GRADE: C
Dragon Wok, 3350 Novat St., received 20 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included chicken thawing at room temperature. GRADE: B
Eldorado Casino main kitchen, 140 S. Water St., Henderson, received 18 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included food not cooled by approved methods. GRADE: B
Fletcher Jones coffee bar No. 1, 7300 W. Sahara Ave., received 14 demerits Sept. 15. Violations included three-compartment sink not set up properly. GRADE: B
Fox's Pizza Den, 5370 S. Decatur Blvd., received 15 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included reach-in microwave dirty. GRADE: B
Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt, 7170 N. Durango Drive, received 11 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included cups and bowls without handles used as scoops and stored in product. GRADE: B
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 3987 Paradise Road, received 17 demerits Sept. 17. Violations included top ledge of ice bin frame dirty. GRADE: B
Grand Wok, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included a cloth towel was observed on ready-to-eat rice. GRADE: B
Grand Wok prep kitchen, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 13 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included utensils such as meat cleaver were found to have rust and dried food debris. GRADE: B
Itoy Sariling Atin Fast Food, 2620 S. Maryland Parkway, received 40 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included spoiled potatoes observed in storage. GRADE: C
Jasmine Thai Gourmet Express, 7668 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received 17 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included food held at improper temperature. GRADE: B
Kathy's Southern Cooking, 6407 Mountain Vista St., Henderson, received 23 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included gumbo not cooled by approved methods. GRADE: C
Kobe Sushi Biestro, 6375 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 18 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included dishwasher not sanitizing properly. GRADE: B
L'Epid'Or, 4725 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included buns with meat left at room temperature on shelf. GRADE: B
Lodge At Fort Apache bar, 5790 S. Fort Apache Road, received 13 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included no paper towels available at south hand sink. GRADE: B
Los Tacos, 1710 E. Charleston Blvd., received 13 demerits Sept. 17. Violations included nachos stacked without a barrier in between. GRADE: B
Master Donuts, 2300 E. Desert Inn Road, received 20 demerits Sept. 17. Violations included unlabeled storage containers in cooler. GRADE: B
Maui Rose Hawaiian Barbeque, 2600 W. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included coolers very dirty. GRADE: B
Mini Donuts, 2201 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas, received 18 demerits Sept. 15. Violations included no soap available at hand sink. GRADE: B
Nanay Glorias Filipino Fast Food, 2810 S. Maryland Parkway, received 40 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included no thermometers observed in reach-in coolers. GRADE: C
Ocha Cuisine restaurant, Holiday House Motel, 2211 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 50 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included box of moldy cabbage on bottom shelving of cart. GRADE: Closed
The Orleans hot dog cart No. 1, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., received 13 demerits Sept. 15. Violations included no thermometer available to check temperature of hot dogs. GRADE: B
Panda Express, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included stacked metal pans dripping wet. GRADE: B
Royal Persis Restaurant, 2790 E. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included single-service containers being reused to store other food. GRADE: B
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant, 1220 N. Town Center Drive, received 16 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included two employees with expired health cards. GRADE: B
Sapphire bar No. 3, 3025 S. Industrial Road, received 29 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included black and brown slimy accumulation inside soda gun nozzles and drip cups. GRADE: C
Sapphire snack bar, 3025 S. Industrial Road, received 25 demerits Sept. 19. Violations included slime and rust accumulation inside ice machine. GRADE: C
The Sushi restaurant, 16 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 19 demerits Sept. 16. Violations included employee personal food and items stored improperly. GRADE: B
Tacos Mexico, 3575 W. Tropicana Ave., received 16 demerits Sept. 15. Violations included food held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
360 Degree Burrito, McCarran International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., received 17 demerits Sept. 15. Violations included spatulas stored in standing water. GRADE: B
Wildfire Casino restaurant, 2000 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 38 demerits Sept. 18. Violations included food stored uncovered in reach-in freezer. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Apache Joe's Bar & Grill Restaurant, 5040 Broadbent Blvd., received one demerit Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Cafe May Hong, 4810 Spring Mountain Road, received nine demerits Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Cavalier Lounge, 3850 E. Desert Inn Road, received four demerits Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Chiangmai Restaurant, 2560 Las Vegas Blvd. North, received six demerits Sept. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
Chin Chin, New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 10 demerits Sept. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Cosmo's Cafe Ristorante, 99 Convention Center Drive, received six demerits Sept. 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Cosmo's Cafe Ristorante bar, 99 Convention Center Drive, received three demerits Sept. 10 and was upgraded to an A.
De Stefano's, 3430 E. Tropicana Ave., received 10 demerits Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Domino's Pizza, 3011 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received two demerits Sept. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Dong Ting Spring, 3950 Schiff Drive, received four demerits Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.
E Jo Korean Restaurant, 700 E. Sahara Ave., received nine demerits Sept. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Eggworks, 9355 W. Flamingo Road, received six demerits Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
El Pollo Loco, 440 E. Silverado Ranch Parkway, received seven demerits Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Greko Romano Gourmet Pizza, 4825 S. Fort Apache Road, received six demerits Sept. 18 and was upgraded to an A.
India Oven Restaurant, 2218 Paradise Road, received 10 demerits Sept. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
It's A Grind, 2591 Anthem Village, Henderson, received two demerits Sept. 19 and was upgraded to an A.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 2755 S. Nellis Blvd., received 24 demerits Sept. 18 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations.
Las Vegas Hilton buffet dessert station, 3000 Paradise Road, received zero demerits Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Los Pinguinos Las Gorditas, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., received five demerits Sept. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Milano's Pizza, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., received three demerits Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Mix Zone Cafe, 2202 W. Charleston Blvd., received nine demerits Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Nine Fine Irishmen kitchen, New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Sept. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Park Grill, 6400 S. Eastern Ave., received 10 demerits Sept. 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Port of Subs, 1524 S. Main St., received one demerit Sept. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Roberto's Taco Shop, 1101 S. Fort Apache Road, received zero demerits Sept. 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Rubalcabas Taco Shop, 5185 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received one demerit Sept. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Scoundrel's Pub restaurant takeout, 4360 S. Decatur Blvd., received two demerits Sept. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Spice Market Buffet -- Middle Eastern station, Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Sept. 16 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations.
Sugar and Spice, 10895 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received 10 demerits Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Sultan's Grill, 1910 Village Center Drive, received five demerits Sept. 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Teddy's Bar & Grill, Eureka Casino, 595 E. Sahara Ave., received one demerit Sept. 16 and was upgraded to an A.
The Teriyaki Co., 719 N. Nellis Blvd., received 10 demerits Sept. 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Wetzels Pretzels, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, received six demerits Sept. 9 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.