RESTAURANT REPORT
Bill's Gambling Hall & Saloon race & sports book lounge, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits July 31. Violations included food handler failed to wash hands. GRADE: B
Buckman's Grille, The Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road, Henderson, received 20 demerits July 31. Violations included tuna, turkey and pickles maintained at improper temperature. GRADE: B
Buffet at Asia kitchen, 9901 S. Eastern Ave., received 27 demerits Aug. 3. Violations included lobster and shrimp thawing in standing water. GRADE: C
Casino MonteLago exhibition kitchen, 8 Strada Di Villaggio, Henderson, received 19 demerits Aug. 2. Violations included food double stacked on cooks' line counter tops. GRADE: B
Casino MonteLago main restaurant kitchen, 8 Strada Di Villaggio, Henderson, received 35 demerits Aug. 2. Violations included raw meat stored above other food items inside of walk-in refrigerator. GRADE: C
China Ginger restaurant, 5035 S. Fort Apache Road, received 16 demerits July 30. Violations included employees' uncovered personal beverages and belongings stored on make table and prep counter. GRADE: B
Diamond Chinese Restaurant, 3449 Dean Martin Drive, received 32 demerits July 31. Violations included raw and cooked food stored at room temperature. GRADE: C
El Buen Gusto Bakery, 4015 S. Maryland Parkway, received 35 demerits July 31. Violations included dirty oven mitts stored inside a container of pastry glaze. GRADE: C
Kilroy's Restaurant, 1021 S. Buffalo Drive, received 20 demerits Aug. 2. Violations included both reach-in refrigerators not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
McDonald's, 7851 W. Charleston Blvd., received 14 demerits July 31. Violations included an accumulation of scale and slime on the interior of kitchen ice machine and a rusty buildup on the pipes. GRADE: B
McDonald's, 2513 E. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas, received 19 demerits Aug. 1. Violations included orange juice stored beyond expiration date. GRADE: B
MGM Grand buffet, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 14 demerits July 30. Violations included sushi stored on ice and bone-in ham stored under nonfunctioning heat lamp, both at improper temperature. GRADE: B
Molly Malone's Irish Grill, 11930 Southern Highlands Parkway, received 14 demerits Aug. 2. Violations included drinks stored beyond expiration dates. GRADE: B
Monte Carlo Sports Book bar, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Aug. 1. Violations included two beverage workers improperly storing open beverages in drink ice. GRADE: B
The Old World Baking Co., 3595 S. Highland Drive, received 38 demerits Aug. 1. Violations included moldy and odorous bread stored in cooler that was not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: C
Omelet House Family Diner, 316 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 40 demerits Aug. 3. Violations included cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched clean plates without washing hands. GRADE: C
Paradise Cafe counter, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, received 16 demerits Aug. 1. Violations refrigerators not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Pho Huong Saigon restaurant, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., received 15 demerits July 31. Violations included employees working without aprons, hats or hair nets. GRADE: B
Pizza Hut, 5105 E. Sahara Ave., received 18 demerits July 30. Violations included ice buildup on walk-in freezer door, vents and shelving. GRADE: B
Popeye's, 4225 S. Fort Apache Road, received one demerit July 30. Violations included ceiling leaking into kitchen. GRADE: Closed because of substantial health hazard.
Southwest Frosty Freeze, 825 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received 32 demerits Aug. 1. Violations included bucket with sanitizer solution stored on dessert prep counter. GRADE: C
Sushi Avenue restaurant, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received 40 demerits July 30. Violations included rice stored on top of trash can, food and dirty dishes stored in three-compartment sink at the same time. GRADE: C
Sushi Avenue sushi bar, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received 20 demerits July 30. Violations included glass cleaner and butane chemicals stored with food items. GRADE: B
Tamba Indian Cuisine restaurant, 3743 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits Aug. 1. Violations included all cutting boards deeply grooved, worn and unsanitizable. GRADE: B
Taqueria Las Ranas restaurant, 4440 E. Tropicana Ave., received 18 demerits Aug. 3. Violations included evidence of cockroach infestation. GRADE: B
Torino's Sports Pub restaurant, 5570 W. Flamingo Road, received 17 demerits July 31. Violations included refrigerator gasket torn and held together with duct tape. GRADE: B
Villa Pizza, 11165 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received 13 demerits Aug. 1. Violations included hand soap not available in soap dispensers. GRADE: B
Wendy's, 1131 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 18 demerits Aug. 1. Violations included drive-through window has no air curtain and is not self-closing, allowing flies into facility. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
All Star Donuts Chinese Food, 1615 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits July 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Applebee's, 4605 W. Charleston Blvd., received three demerits July 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Banana Leaf Asian Cuisine, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Boba Cafe, 9711 S. Eastern Ave., received two demerits July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Bob's All Family Restaurant, 761 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received 10 demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Bob's All Family Restaurant bar, 761 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received one demerit July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Burger King, 1050 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received one demerit July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Cafe Verdi West, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., received one demerit Aug. 2 and was upgraded to an A.
China A Go Go, 2591 Anthem Village Drive, Henderson, received three demerits July 25 and was upgraded to an A.
China A Go Go VI, 10140 W. Tropicana Ave., received zero demerits July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4530 S. Maryland Parkway, received one demerit Aug. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Church's Chicken, 4880 Spring Mountain Road, received 18 demerits Aug. 3 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
CJT Flapjacks, 23 N. Mojave Road, received five demerits Aug. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Dairy Queen, 2607 Windmill Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 898 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received four demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Donut Time, 4268 E. Charleston Blvd., received 17 demerits Aug. 1 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
El Cordobez Mexican & American Food, 5020 E. Tropicana Ave., received seven demerits July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
El Santaneco Restaurant, 4632 S. Maryland Parkway, received two demerits July 31 and was upgraded to an A.
Fellini's Ristorante Italiano, Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit July 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Jack in the Box, 5 S. Gibson Road, Henderson, received one demerit July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 412 N. Eastern Ave., received seven demerits July 26 and was upgraded to an A.
La Chateaux prep kitchen storage, Wellington Place, 6985 W. Sahara Ave., received 10 demerits July 31 and was upgraded to an A.
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 13 demerits July 31 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
Lucky Star Super Buffet, 617 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received six demerits July 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Mandalay Bay Women's Spa Lounge, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits July 25 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 3625 S. Rainbow Blvd., received one demerit July 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Payless Pizza & Ribs, 5785 W. Tropicana Ave., received four demerits Aug. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Philly Steak Express (MDJ Ring), 523 Fremont St., received six demerits July 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Port of Subs, 832 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received one demerit July 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Roxy's saloon, Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, received one demerit July 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse lounge, 3900 Paradise Road, received one demerit July 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Sicili's Pizza, 529 E. Twain Ave., received zero demerits July 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Sonic, 5725 E. Charleston Blvd., received nine demerits July 30 ; upgraded to an A.
Stagecoach Saloon, 1200 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received seven demerits July 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Steve-O's New York Pizza, 3131 N. Rancho Drive, received three demerits July 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Suede buffet, Westin Casuarina, 160 E. Flamingo Road, received six demerits July 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Tempo bar, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, received seven demerits July 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Teriyaki Cafe, 2520 S. Eastern Ave., received nine demerits July 31 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.
