RESTAURANT REPORT
April 25, 2007 - 9:00 pm
Aloha Kitchen, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., received 34 demerits April 9. Violations included hamburger patties in reach-in cooler double panned and maintained at improper temperature. GRADE: C
Back 9 Grill, 6730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits April 10. Violations included a buildup of slime and rust on interior of ice machine and rust on the exterior. GRADE: B
Back 9 Grill bar, 6730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits April 10. Violations included glassware machine not sanitizing. GRADE: B
Bob's Snack Shop, 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., received 32 demerits April 13. Violations included dead cockroaches in both coolers and roach droppings on wood shelving. GRADE: C
Brooklyn Bagel, 1500 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received 32 demerits April 10. Violations included employees putting on gloves over unwashed hands then preparing food. GRADE: C
Bugsy's Supper Club, 6145 W. Sahara Ave., received 16 demerits April 9. Violations included cooked and raw chicken stored in same container in reach-in cooler. GRADE: B
Capriotti's, Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., received 14 demerits April 10. Violations included no paper towels available at two hand sinks. GRADE: B
Casino MonteLago Sports Bar kitchen, 8 Strada Di Villaggio, Henderson, received 18 demerits April 9. Violations included make table cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Chao Praya Chinese Eatery, Las Vegas Outlet Center, 7400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits April 12. Violations included employees' open beverages and food stored on food prep table. GRADE: B
China A Go Go, 10550 Southern Highlands Parkway, received 33 demerits April 10. Violations included raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored at room temperature. GRADE: C
China Star Super Buffet, 617 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received 16 demerits April 11. Violations included soft-serve machine not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: C because of repeat violations.
China Star Super Buffet kitchen, 617 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received 26 demerits April 11. Violations included raw beef stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. GRADE: C
China Star Super Buffet sushi/exhibition, 617 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received 13 demerits April 11. Violations included employees' personal beverages stored on food-contact surfaces. GRADE: C because of repeat violations
Chuck E. Cheese's, 9230 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits April 13. Violations included no towels at hand sink used as dump sink. GRADE: B
Cold Stone Creamery, 9350 W. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits April 11. Violations included unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored on prep table and on ice cream machine. GRADE: B
Como's, MonteLago Village, 10 Via Brianza, Henderson, received 37 demerits April 9. Violations included dirty equipment stored on shelf with clean. GRADE: C
El Patron Mexican Restaurant, 2797 S. Maryland Parkway, received 16 demerits April 10. Violations included a thick buildup of dirt on walk-in cooler fan covers. GRADE: B
Grand China, 7250 S. Durango Drive, received 19 demerits April 9. Violations included employee coughing in hands then handling food without washing hands. GRADE: B
Hawaiian Hale & Deli Restaurant, 2439 S. Valley View Blvd., received 19 demerits April 11. Violations included food handler touched raw chicken and continued food preparation without washing hands. GRADE: B
Jamm's Restaurant, 1029 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 18 demerits April 10. Violations included a brown substance on interior of ice machine. GRADE: B
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Excalibur, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits April 11. Violations included food debris on doughnut racks, blender and frozen drink machine. GRADE: B
La Choza I, 1520 N. Eastern Ave., received 18 demerits April 9. Violations included fish thawing in a bucket in standing water. GRADE: B
Macayo Vegas restaurant, 8245 W. Sahara Ave., received 36 demerits April 10. Violations included employees' personal belongings stored on food prep and contact surfaces. GRADE: C
Mai Thai Express Chinese & Thai Food, 505 E. Windmill Lane, received 18 demerits April 9. Violations included uncovered food items inside prep cooler. GRADE: B
Mandarin Express, 7720 S. Jones Blvd., received 36 demerits April 12. Violations included raw chicken thawing at room temperature under prep table. GRADE: C
Mariscos Las Islitas, 2437 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received 16 demerits April 10. Violations included bulk food bins not labeled. GRADE: B
McDonald's, Boulevard Mall, 3480 S. Maryland Parkway, received 20 demerits April 11. Violations included live insects on floor by three-compartment sink. GRADE: B
McDonald's, 4075 S. Buffalo Drive, received 15 demerits April 11. Violations included dirty wiping cloths on counters throughout facility. GRADE: B
Memphis Championship Barbecue, 1401 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 30 demerits April 12. Violations included reach-in coolers at cook's line and under prep table not maintained at proper temperatures. GRADE: C
New York Bagel Deli, 840 S. Rancho Drive, received 20 demerits April 10. Violations included tuna salad not prepared with pre-chilled ingredients. GRADE: B
Office 5 grill, 3375 E. Russell Road, received 14 demerits April 11. Violations included two gallons of milk stored in walk-in cooler beyond expiration dates. GRADE: B
Office 6 lounge, 2570 E. Tropicana Ave., received 21 demerits April 9. Violations included fruit flies in liquor bottles. GRADE: C
Panera Bread, 9911 S. Eastern Ave., received 31 demerits April 9. Violations included breads stored directly next to hand sink. GRADE: C
Pizza Hut, 7645 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 20 demerits April 10. Violations included blue cheese and ranch dressing stored at room temperature. GRADE: B
Pizza Hut, 8140 S. Eastern Ave., received 35 demerits April 11. Violations included a broken thermometer in front small salad cooler. GRADE: C
Pizza Hut, 7450 W. Cheyenne Ave., received 22 demerits April 9. Violations included facility without rear hand sink and other hand sink was without paper towels. GRADE: C
Poker Palace snack bar, 2757 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received 15 demerits April 11. Violations included prep table refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Roberto's Taco Shop, 840 S. Rancho Drive, received 36 demerits April 10. Violations included standing water inside cook's line reach-in cooler. GRADE: C
Romano's Macaroni Grill, 2400 W. Sahara Ave., received 19 demerits April 11. Violations included no trash cans available at two hand sinks. GRADE: B
Scores main bar, 3355 Procyon St., received 16 demerits April 13. Violations included slimy buildup on soda gun and cup. GRADE: B
Scores restaurant, 3355 Procyon St., received 36 demerits April 13. Violations included cook slipped on wet floor, touched floor, then cut up vegetables without washing hands. GRADE: C
Stratosphere Sports Bar support room, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits April 9. Violations included hand sinks blocked, dirty, and without soap or towels. GRADE: B
Tacos El Burrito Loco, 2401 S. Valley View Blvd., received 20 demerits April 11. Violations included raw chorizo meat stored above cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler. GRADE: B
Tacos El Rodeo, 2115 N. Decatur Blvd., received 15 demerits April 11. Violations included prep table refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Tahiti Joe's restaurant, 7200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits April 9. Violations included several food containers uncovered in prep coolers. GRADE: B
Villa Pizza, Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., received 15 demerits April 10. Violations included sausage, manicotti and Ricotta cheese maintained at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Wok In Express, 35 S. Gibson Road, Henderson, received 16 demerits April 11. Violations included fish being thawed in standing water. GRADE: B
Z2 restaurant, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 30 demerits April 14. Violations included unidentified dark objects in containers holding flour, bread crumbs and other dry ingredients. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
The Auld Dubliner restaurant, 40 Via Bel Canto, Henderson, received four demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Balkan Express Cafe, 3650 S. Jones Blvd., received one demerit April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Baskin-Robbins, 505 E. Windmill Lane, received seven demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Chefs Delite Bakery, 1909 Western Ave., received four demerits April 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Chicago Deli & BBQ, 8615 W. Flamingo Road, received eight demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Chicken Connection, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits April 12 and was upgraded to an A.
China Joe's, 3886 W. Sahara Ave., received eight demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 7370 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received three demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Chopstix Express, 2625 S. Decatur Blvd., received seven demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Cleopatra's Barge, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Comfort Inn breakfast buffet, 4350 Paradise Road, received six demerits April 11 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
Crown Bakery, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received two demerits April 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 9620 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received five demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 280 N. Jones Blvd., received nine demerits April 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Domino's Pizza, 209 S. Stephanie St., Henderson, received four demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
El Pollo Loco, 7380 W. Cheyenne Ave., received two demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Esmeralda's Cafe, 1000 E. Charleston Blvd., received five demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Fox Yuan USA, 2561 Windmill Parkway, Henderson, received six demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Galleria Bar, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Grand Cafe, Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., received one demerit April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Grand Cafe, Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, received one demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Il Mulino New York restaurant, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits April 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Jack in the Box, 2389 E. Windmill Lane, received five demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Kopper Keg South, 2375 E. Torino Ave., received 10 demerits April 6 and was upgraded to an A.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 2060 E. Serene Ave., received 10 demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
La Torta Loca, 1560 N. Eastern Ave., received nine demerits April 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Lou's BBQ King, 1216 W. Owens Ave., received six demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Mandalay Bay banquet garde manger, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit April 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Marisqueria Mares, 1560 N. Eastern Ave., received four demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 7310 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received five demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 3999 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 8060 W. Tropical Parkway, received five demerits April 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Merchant's Harbor Coffee House, Desert Passage mall, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Mesa Grill hot line, Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
New York Pizza & Italian Deli, 10890 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received four demerits April 12 and was upgraded to an A.
Office Bar, 4608 Paradise Road, received two demerits April 16 and was upgraded to an A.
Philippine Garden restaurant, 4300 Spring Mountain Road, received six demerits April 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 1208 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received seven demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Saba Abesha Cuisine, 900 Karen Ave., received two demerits April 13 and was upgraded to an A.
Santora's Sunset Bar, 4401 E. Sunset Road, Henderson,, received two demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Shilla Restaurant, 2721 W. Sahara Ave., received 40 demerits April 12 and was downgraded to a C.
Starbucks, 5881 E. Charleston Blvd., received five demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Sun Chinese Gourmet, 4711 Spring Mountain Road, received five demerits March 29 and was upgraded to an A.
Suncoast hot dog cart, 9090 Alta Drive, received zero demerits April 10 and was upgraded to an A.
Taqueria El Ranchito, 941 N. Pecos Road, received eight demerits April 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Teddy's Cafe, Eureka Casino, 595 E. Sahara Ave., received two demerits April 9 and was upgraded to an A.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 10612 S. Eastern Ave., received six demerits April 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Wynn Las Vegas banquet beverage service, 3145 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits April 5 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.