RESTAURANT REPORT
February 20, 2008 - 10:00 pm
Auto Cafe, Findlay Toyota, 925 Auto Show Drive, Henderson, received 20 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included kitchenware inappropriately washed, sanitized, rinsed and dried. GRADE: B
Bighorn Casino Restaurant, 3016 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received 14 demerits Feb. 11. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Boulder Station Bingo Service Bar, 4111 Boulder Highway, received 19 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included mouse feces and mousetrap under counter. GRADE: B
Brooklyn Bagels, 9770 S. Maryland Parkway, received 19 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included food handler without a health card. GRADE: B
Butch Cassidy's Tavern, 5225 E. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included facility not permitted to serve food. GRADE: B
China Joe's, 6126 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received 35 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included vegetables not stored at proper temperature. GRADE: C
China Star Super Buffet and Sushi Bar, 4595 W. Charleston Blvd., received 39 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included unlabeled chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: C
China Star Super Buffet Kitchen, 4595 W. Charleston Blvd., received 51 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: Closed
Chuck E. Cheese, 1521 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 19 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included uncovered foods observed in walk-in cooler. GRADE: B
Denny's Restaurant, 10144 W. Flamingo Road, received 17 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included employee foods and beverages not stored properly. GRADE: B
Dunkin' Donuts, 5485 Simmons St., North Las Vegas, received 17 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Easy Life Boba Tea, 8560 W. Desert Inn Road, received 18 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included employee observed not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: B
Embassy Suites Convention Center Las Vegas restaurant, 3600 Paradise Road, received 20 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included food containers not properly labeled. GRADE: B
Fred's Tavern restaurant, 4425 Stewart Ave., received 19 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included employee foods not stored properly. GRADE: B
Gold Rush Casino Restaurant, 1195 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 36 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included employee observed drinking personal beverage in food prep area then dumping contents of cup into sink where chicken was defrosting in pan of running water. GRADE: C
Grand China, 7045 W. Ann Road, received 33 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included foods not thawed properly. GRADE: C
International Vintage Wine Cellar snack bar, 3900 Paradise Road, received 20 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included bulk containers of potato salad found past expiration dates. GRADE: B
Joey's Pizza, 1801 E. Tropicana Ave., received 17 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included stored food items not properly labeled. GRADE: B
L&L Hawaiian BBQ, 4030 S. Maryland Parkway, received 40 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included raw foods stored next to ready-to-eat and cooked foods. GRADE: C
La Palapa Restaurant, 2477 E. Tropicana Ave., received 31 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included dead roaches observed in facility. GRADE: C
Little Caesars Pizza, 1758 E. Charleston Blvd., received 20 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included employee with expired health card. GRADE: B
Long John Silver's, 1229 E. Flamingo Road, received 19 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included walk-in freezer in need of repairs. GRADE: B
Mama Cimino's Pizza, 1112 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received 24 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: C
Marie Callender's, 530 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, received 40 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included foods improperly cooled. GRADE: C
McDonald's, 4075 S. Buffalo Drive, received 16 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included food handler observed not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: B
McDonald's, Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included no sanitizer available at three-compartment sink. GRADE: B. The facility was reinspected Feb. 6 and received 16 demerits. GRADE: C because of repeat violations.
McDonald's, Wal-Mart, 3625 S. Rainbow Blvd, received 17 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included no paper towels available at hand sink. GRADE: B
Mojo Slice, 4440 S. Maryland Parkway, received 17 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included floor sink backed up with sewage flooding kitchen floor in front of walk-in cooler. GRADE: Closed because of substantial health hazard.
Noreen's Cocktail Lounge, 2799 E. Tropicana Ave., received 15 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included plastic water jug used for sweet and sour mix. GRADE: B
Nosh Snack Bar, Bally's, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included soda dispenser nozzles containing a slimy buildup. GRADE: B
Omelet House, 316 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received 19 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included employees' personal items and beverages not stored properly. GRADE: B
Original Sunrise Cafe, 8975 S. Eastern Ave., received 15 demerits Feb. 8. Violations included food handler observed eating in prep area. GRADE: B
Pampanguenas Restaurant, 5051 Stewart Ave., received 20 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included foods not thawed properly. GRADE: B
Paradise Grill, 4180 S. Jones Blvd., received 18 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included no soap dispenser available at hand sink. GRADE: B
Pho Little Saigon restaurant, 3775 Spring Mountain Road, received 40 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included several live bugs and dead bugs observed in facility. GRADE: C
Planet Dailies service bar, Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 25 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included dishwashing machine in need of repairs. GRADE: C
Poncho's Antojos Mexican Restaurant, 3965 E. Owens Ave., received 32 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included expired cream cheese. GRADE: C
Port of Subs, 3635 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 15 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included no hot water available. GRADE: Closed because of substantial health hazard.
Que Mas Mexican Cafe, 1435 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 16 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat foods. GRADE: B
Red Lobster, 570 Marks St., Henderson, received 20 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: B
Red Robin Restaurant, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 28 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included employee observed not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C
Regal Cinemas, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received 30 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included no sanitizer at dishwash area. GRADE: C
Santa Rosa Taco Shop, 2201 S. Maryland Parkway, received 17 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included soda nozzle observed with black substance and interior of ice machine observed with brown substance. GRADE: B
Shack-Findlay Honda snack bar, 933 Auto Show Drive, Henderson, received 20 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included soda nozzles contained dark, moldlike residue. GRADE: B
Sizzler, 307 S. Decatur Blvd., received 17 demerits Feb. 8. Violations included sanitizer not present in buckets at cook's line and hostess station. GRADE: B
Sofia's Pizza, 821 N. Lamb Blvd., received 40 demerits Feb. 6. Violations included reach-in freezers/coolers in need of repairs. GRADE: C
Sonic Drive-In, 5725 E. Charleston Blvd., received 20 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included hand soap not dispensing at two sinks. GRADE: B
Stage Deli Kitchen, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 23 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included foods not held at proper temperatures. GRADE: C
Stage Deli Kitchen Upstairs, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 13 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included foods improperly cooled. GRADE: B
Subway, 6150 W. Charleston Blvd., received 17 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included walk-in freezer in need of repairs. GRADE: B
Sunville Bakery, 4053 Spring Mountain Road, received 19 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included propane tank and burner set up next to ovens. GRADE: B
Sushi Factory, 6120 W. Tropicana Ave., received 16 demerits Feb. 8. Violations included foods not properly labeled. GRADE: B
Sushi Fever Restaurant, 7985 W. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Sushi on Tropicana, 2625 E. Tropicana Ave., received 35 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included beef and chicken improperly thawed. GRADE: C
Taco Ole, 4912 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Feb. 4. Violations included unapproved pesticides used for pest control. GRADE: B
Taqueria El Malecon, 5853 W. Tropicana Ave., received 15 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included raw chicken stored over produce. GRADE: B
Taqueria El Malecon II, 4860 S. Eastern Ave., received 20 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included shrimp and beef improperly thawed. GRADE: B
University Subway, 1220 E. Harmon Ave., received 17 demerits Feb. 5. Violations included ice machine and soda nozzles with slime buildup. GRADE B
V Theater Bar I, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 18 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included expired half-and-half. GRADE: B
V Theater Bar IV, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Feb. 7. Violations included no soap available at hand sink. GRADE: B
The following restaurants have been reinspected
Bilbo's Bar & Grill, 3820 W. Blue Diamond Road, received one demerit Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
BJ's Kitchen, 218 E. Tropicana Ave., received four demerits Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
China A Go Go Aliante Restaurant, 6885 Aliante Parkway, received one demerit Jan. 31 and was upgraded to an A.
Chopstix Express, 2625 S. Decatur Blvd., received 10 demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Cold Stone Creamery, 4604 W. Sahara Ave., received five demerits Feb. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Courtyard by Marriott Restaurant, 3275 S. Paradise Road, received one demerit Jan. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 5117 W. Charleston Blvd., received 14 demerits Feb. 6 and was closed for repeat violations. The facility was reinspected the same day and received one demerit and was upgraded to an A.
Del Taco, 10320 W. Charleston Blvd., received one demerit Feb. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Domino's Pizza, 4418 N. Rancho Drive, received four demerits Jan. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Domino's Pizza, 4966 S. Maryland Parkway, received three demerits Feb. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Epoy's Philippine Fast Food, 4251 W. Sahara Ave., received seven demerits Feb. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Evos, 10895 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received two demerits Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Geisha Steak House Restaurant, 8560 W. Desert Inn Road, received five demerits Feb. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Grand China, 75 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received seven demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Grand China IV, 3000 W. Ann Road, received three demerits Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Great Wall Restaurant, 2202 W. Charleston Blvd., received 10 demerits Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
IHOP, 1401 S. Decatur Blvd., received nine demerits Feb. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Inka Si Senor restaurant, 4375 S. Buffalo Drive, received three demerits Feb. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Instant Replay Lounge, 9495 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Jack in the Box, 290 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received four demerits Feb. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Jersey Mike's Subs, 2427 E. Tropicana Ave., received one demerit Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Jersey Mike's Subs, 3900 Paradise Road, received eight demerits Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Kabob Palace, 4811 Rainbow Blvd., Henderson, received seven demerits Feb. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
KFC, 1318 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 10 demerits Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Kimchi restaurant, 3049 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits Jan. 29 and was upgraded to an A.
Kimchi sushi bar, 3049 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 10 demerits Jan. 29 and was upgraded to an A.
La Palapa Restaurant, 1515 N. Eastern Ave., received 10 demerits Feb. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Vegas Hilton Buffet, 3000 Paradise Road, received zero demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Little Dumpling, 180 S. Stephanie St., Henderson, received eight demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Maddy's, 865 N. Lamb Blvd., received 10 demerits Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 1601 W. Charleston Blvd., received seven demerits Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
MGM Grand Studio 54 bar No. 1, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
MGM Grand lion entry service bar, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre service bar, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
New China Cuisine, 5515 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received four demerits Feb. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Nhu Y Food To Go restaurant, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received nine demerits Feb. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Odyssey Bar, 1930 Fremont St., received six demerits Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Omelet House, 2160 W. Charleston Blvd., received one demerit Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
The Original Pancake House, 4833 W. Charleston Blvd., received six demerits Feb. 11 and was upgraded to an A.
Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1311 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, received one demerit Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Pho Huong Saigon restaurant, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., received 10 demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Pinot Brasserie, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Jan. 24 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 4440 E. Washington Ave., received nine demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Play It Again Sam bar, 4120 Spring Mountain Road, received three demerits Jan. 30 and was upgraded to an A.
Quizno's, 5035 S. Fort Apache Road, received one demerit Feb. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
Screwballs Restaurant, 2460 W. Warm Springs Road, received two demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Seattle's Best Coffee, Plaza, 1 S. Main St., received four demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Silver Nugget Bowling Center bar, 2140 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, received two demerits Feb. 6 and was upgraded to an A.
Song Long Restaurant, 4860 W. Desert Inn Road, received one demerit Feb. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Sonny's Tavern restaurant, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received five demerits Feb. 7 and was upgraded to an A.
Steiner's Nevada Style Pub restaurant, 8168 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 10 demerits Feb. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Straight From Philly Steakout, 1735 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received one demerit Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Sundance Grill, Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, received zero demerits Jan. 31 and was upgraded to an A.
Sushi Ko, 7101 W. Craig Road, received six demerits Jan. 31 and was upgraded to an A.
Villa Pizza, 869 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received two demerits Feb. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Viva El Taco Mexican Food, 5035 S. Fort Apache Road, received four demerits Feb. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Yolos Mexican Restaurant, Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Jan. 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.