RESTAURANT REPORT
Bamboo Bistro, 8560 W. Desert Inn Road, received 16 demerits March 21. Violations included several unlabeled chemical spray bottles, medical supplements and butane stored above and next to food items. GRADE: B
Buffet at Asia buffet, 2380 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 14 demerits March 24. Violations included soft-serve machine not maintaining mix at proper temperature. GRADE: B
Buffet at Asia kitchen, 2380 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 31 demerits March 24. Violations included fish thawing in standing water and lobster, chicken and scallops on make table at room temperature. GRADE: C
Cafe Martorano, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits March 23. Violations included employees' uncovered beverages stored in prep area and on food contact surfaces. GRADE: B
Cafe Verdi West, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., received 40 demerits March 19. Violations included marinara sauce made the day before inspected stored at room temperature. GRADE: C
Carl's Jr., 4815 Spring Mountain Road, received 17 demerits March 20. Violations included front display cooler and undercounter reach-in cooler not maintaining proper temperatures. GRADE: B
Carl's Jr., 9040 W. Sahara Ave., received 18 demerits March 23. Violations included a buildup of mold and debris on soda nozzles. GRADE: B
Carl's Jr., 2350 S. Nellis Blvd., received 18 demerits March 21. Violations included walk-in freezer condenser dripping on uncovered boxes of food items. GRADE: B
Chicken Connection, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 30 demerits March 20. Violations included cooked egg noodles stored in three-compartment sink next to dirty dishes and scouring pads. GRADE: C
Chow Mein Express, 3955 S. Durango Drive, received 40 demerits March 19. Violations included raw shrimp stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler and raw scallops stored in pan with raw pork. GRADE: C
Crown Bakery, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits March 21. Violations included garbage cans being used as shelves for bakery products. GRADE: B
Dairy Queen, 2654 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 17 demerits March 22. Violations included ice buildup in reach-in freezer. GRADE: B
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, Meadows mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, received 39 demerits March 23. Violations included bulk food products labeled for refrigeration stored at room temperature. GRADE: C
Ethio Bakery, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., received 20 demerits March 20. Violations included no paper towels at hand sinks. GRADE: B
Food Express, 2003 S. Decatur Blvd., received 60 demerits March 20. Violations included dead fish found in a nonapproved ice chest used as an aquarium. Reinspected March 21 and received 22 demerits. GRADE: Closed because of repeat violations.
Fox's Pizza Den, 7835 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 20 demerits March 23. Violations included employees' clothing stored next to food and single-service items. GRADE: B
Gandhi India's Cuisine, 4080 Paradise Road, received 33 demerits March 20. Violations included an accumulation of black debris in ice bin and on soda dispenser nozzles. GRADE: C
Great Harvest Bread Co., 661 Marks St., Henderson, received 20 demerits March 20. Violations included kitchenware improperly cleaned and without sanitizer. GRADE: B
IHOP, 2450 Pebble Road, Henderson, received 20 demerits March 19. Violations included two cooks working without health cards. GRADE: B
Jamba Juice, 1500 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received 28 demerits March 19. Violations included food handlers not following proper hand-washing techniques. GRADE: C
Kabob Palace, 4811 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 18 demerits March 19. Violations included raw chicken stored in metal container on floor of walk-in cooler. GRADE: B
Knights Inn Airport deli, 5125 Swenson St., received 20 demerits March 21. Violations included raw eggs stored next to cheese, raw chicken and beef stored above vegetables and lettuce stored on top of raw beef in reach-in cooler. GRADE: B
Kopper Keg South, 2375 E. Torino Ave., received 20 demerits March 22. Violations included dried blood on floor of walk-in cooler and food items stored on floor of walk-in freezer. GRADE: B
La Mexicana Deli, 3675 S. Decatur Blvd., received 20 demerits March 20. Violations included ice machine held together with duct tape. GRADE: B
Lombardi's Romagna Mia front line, Desert Passage mall, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits March 20. Violations included a broken glass thermometer in undercounter refrigerator. GRADE: B
Lone Star Steakhouse, 3131 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 20 demerits March 23. Violations included a towel being used to absorb water accumulation from leak in cook's line reach-in cooler. GRADE: B
MB China Restaurant, 2100 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 18 demerits March 23. Violations included bowls being used as scoops in prepared rice. GRADE: B
M&M Soul Food Cafe, 3923 W. Charleston Blvd., received 33 demerits March 22. Violations included no hot water available at hand sink near three-compartment sink. GRADE: C
Ma Barker's Eatery, 4226 S. Durango Drive, received 27 demerits March 20. Violations included buttermilk, creamer, root beer and milk stored beyond expiration dates. GRADE: C
Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta, 7930 W. Tropical Parkway, received 20 demerits March 20. Violations included an accumulation of mold on interior of ice machine. GRADE: B
The New Hamburger Heaven, 1215 E St., received 20 demerits March 20. Violations included cook's line refrigerator at improper temperature. GRADE: B
Ocha Cuisine restaurant, 2211 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 29 demerits March 23. Violations included a bacterial growth on cutting boards. GRADE: C
The Original Pancake House, 8620 W. Cheyenne Ave., received 20 demerits March 24. Violations included tuna salad, heavy cream and pancake batter maintained at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Pizza Hut, 7065 W. Ann Road, received 15 demerits March 22. Violations included food handler eating in prep area. GRADE: B
Port of Subs, 8552 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received 15 demerits March 19. Violations included three employees with no evidence of valid health cards. GRADE: B
Quiznos, 3735 Spring Mountain Road, received 19 demerits March 19. Violations included bread being stored on a cart under hand sink. GRADE: B
Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas banquet service stations, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson, received 19 demerits March 23. Violations included reach-in refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Rosalita's bar, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 15 demerits March 21. Violations included no hot water available at any of the hand sinks. GRADE: B
Snack Time, 2201 N. Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas, received 12 demerits March 19. Violations included pot stickers prepared at home sold at store. GRADE: B
Suncoast hot dog cart, 9090 Alta Drive, received 18 demerits March 22. Violations included no hand-washing options available. GRADE: B
Taqueria El Palenque, 2722 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 26 demerits March 19. Violations included uncovered dry bulk foods with open salt and sugar containers showing visible contamination. GRADE: C
Tortas El Rey, 2300 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 17 demerits March 21. Violations included three employees without evidence of valid health cards. GRADE: B
Toto's Lechon Manok buffet, 6135 W. Sahara Ave., received 19 demerits March 20. Violations included employees' uncovered personal beverages stored on food contact surfaces. GRADE: B
Zaba's Mexican Grill, 3318 E. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits March 20. Violations included an employee handling raw chicken then serving food without washing hands between tasks. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Chapala lounge, 3335 E. Tropicana Ave., received two demerits March 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Chapala Restaurant, 3335 E. Tropicana Ave., received five demerits March 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Columbus Bakery, 6380 S. Valley View Blvd., received one demerit March 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Dairy Queen, 7920 W. Tropical Parkway, received three demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Deli Delite, 6261 Dean Martin Drive, received five demerits March 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Gold Mine Tavern, 23 S. Water St., Henderson, received 29 demerits March 21 and was downgraded to a C.
Gourmet Cake Factory, 4300 Spring Mountain Road, received four demerits March 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Grand Cafe kitchen, Red Rock, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., received four demerits March 20 and was upgraded to an A.
It's a Grind Coffee House, 8899 S. Eastern Ave., received 10 demerits March 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Jack in the Box, 2389 E. Windmill Lane, received 19 demerits March 20 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat violations.
Johnny Rockets restaurant, 4480 Paradise Road, received three demerits March 16 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 2355 E. Windmill Lane, received nine demerits March 20 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 114 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received zero demerits March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
La Espiga De Oro bakery kitchen, 1618 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received eight demerits March 14 and was upgraded to an A.
La Torta Loca, 1560 N. Eastern Ave., received 17 demerits March 22 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat violations.
McDonald's, 8635 Spring Mountain Road, received six demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Milano's Pizzeria III, 4640 Paradise Road, received two demerits March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
The Mirage main kitchen, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits March 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Mizuno's Japanese steakhouse, Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits March 14 and was upgraded to an A.
Mount Charleston Hotel restaurant, 2 Kyle Canyon Road, Mount Charleston, received one demerit March 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Mugshots Eatery, 1120 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received three demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Panda Express, 5516 Boulder Highway, received four demerits March 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Papa John's Pizza, 1411 N. Jones Blvd., received one demerit March 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza, 276 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, received two demerits March 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Paris Las Vegas pantry No. 3, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received three demerits March 15 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 825 N. Rancho Drive, received one demerit March 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Squiggy's, 530 Martin Luther King Blvd., received six demerits March 22 and was upgraded to an A.
St. Tropez Buffet, Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, received nine demerits March 22 and was upgraded to an A.
Uncle Joel's Deli, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, received five demerits March 17 and was upgraded to an A.
Viaggio downstairs restaurant, 11261 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received four demerits March 23 and was upgraded to an A.
Wienerschnitzel, 7390 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 10 demerits March 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Wok's Inn, 7930 W. Tropical Parkway, received two demerits March 20 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.
