RESTAURANT REPORT
8th Pole Bar, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, received 13 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included two glass wash machines not sanitizing. GRADE: B
Aloha Kitchen, 4466 E. Charleston Blvd., received 19 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included raw chicken, pork and beef in reach-in cooler maintained at improper temperatures. GRADE: B
Bakery Panderia y Pasteleria, 6122 W. Charleston Blvd., received 20 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included an open bag of sugar stored on back drainage rack. GRADE: B
Bella Italia Pizzeria, 5780 E. Sahara Ave., received 26 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included raw beef stored above sauces in walk-in cooler. GRADE: C
Cafe Mex, formerly Los Tejabanes Seafood Mexican Restaurant, 5006 S. Maryland Parkway, received 18 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. GRADE: B
Capri Pizza Lounge, 4080 Paradise Road, received 16 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included pineapple juice stored uncovered in metal can. GRADE: B
Cook On Wok, 390 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, received 29 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included rear service door propped open with several flies in kitchen. GRADE: C
Coyote Corner, 5118 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received 32 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included bologna, strawberry shortcake roll and coffee cake stored beyond expiration dates. GRADE: C
Crystal Palace snack bar, 2411 E. Bonanza Road, received 13 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included food handlers unable to wash hands because of a lack of hot water in facility. GRADE: B
Dara Thai Restaurant, 556 N. Eastern Ave., received 18 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included frost buildup in front reach-in cooler. GRADE: B
Diablo's Cantina restaurant, Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 51 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included pinto beans, burrito sauce and roasts being improperly cooled. GRADE: Closed
Diamond Bakery, 4255 Spring Mountain Road, received 19 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included bowls holding food products not properly washed or sanitized, can opener, shelving and containers dirty. GRADE: B
Drai's On The Strip bar, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included fruit flies found in liquor bottles. GRADE: B
Drai's On The Strip service bar, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 38 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included moldy strawberries with bruised and soggy mint found in reach-in cooler. GRADE: C
Drai's On The Strip service bar No. 4, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included no three-compartment sink available for washing dishes. GRADE: B
El Cazador restaurant, 1108 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 19 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included raw beef stored over cooked seafood and produce in reach-in freezer. GRADE: B
Fanny's Bistro & Deli, 80 N. Pecos Road, Henderson, received 17 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included an employee working with a fraudulent health card and two other employees working with expired cards. GRADE: B
Heidi's Brooklyn Deli, 7293 W. Sahara Ave., received 29 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included cold cuts, potato salad, coleslaw and battered eggplant stored at improper temperatures in make table cooler. GRADE: C
IHOP, 4860 Boulder Highway, received 38 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included cook's line refrigerator gaskets in disrepair. GRADE: C
IHOP, 3595 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 38 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included raw shell eggs stored at room temperature. GRADE: C
JJ Snack Bar, Charleston Swapmeet, 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., received 40 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included selling tamales made at employee's home rather than in a permitted facility. GRADE: C
Kopper Keg South restaurant, 2375 E. Torino Ave., received 20 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included both front and back hand sinks blocked by large trash cans. GRADE: B
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 4030 S. Maryland Parkway, received 40 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included floor drains dirty and wet throughout from a sewage backup. GRADE: C
La Casa Del Puma Restaurant, 4518 E. Charleston Blvd., received 39 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included insects observed in bulk bags of rice and flour. GRADE: C
Lo Mein, 4011 S. Buffalo Drive, received 28 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included employees' personal belongings and food stored on prep table and food contact surfaces. GRADE: C
Macayo Vegas restaurant, 8245 W. Sahara Ave., received 32 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included dish washer loaded dirty dishes then removed clean dishes without washing hands. GRADE: C
Makino Sushi & Seafood Buffet, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, received 17 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included butter and noodle dishes left on counters overnight. GRADE: B
Makino Sushi & Seafood Restaurant, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, received 46 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included several chemical spray bottles unlabeled and stored throughout the facility on food contact or storage surfaces. GRADE: Closed
Mama Cimino's Pizza, 1112 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received 15 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included refried beans, anchovies and chicken base stored in cans inside refrigeration units. GRADE: B
MB China Restaurant, 2100 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received 20 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included insecticide stored on shelf with food products. GRADE: B
McDonald's, 2946 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included dishwashing machine not properly sanitizing. GRADE: B
New Las Vegas Country Club bar, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, received 17 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included fruit flies found in several bottles of liquor. GRADE: B
Ocean One Bar & Grille kitchen, Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 30 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included employees' personal food items stored on food contact surfaces. GRADE: C
Panera Bread, 5130 S. Fort Apache Road, received 33 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included several food handlers changing tasks without following proper hand-washing techniques. GRADE: C
Papa John's, 1010 E. Desert Inn Road, received 25 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included gaskets on prep table refrigerator torn and filled with food debris. GRADE: C
Pho Hoa Noodle Soup, 4503 Paradise Road, received 65 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included reach-in refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: Closed
Popeye's, 4830 W. Sunset Road, received 18 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included chicken in reach-in cooler stored beyond expiration date. GRADE: B
Queens, 4069 Spring Mountain Road, received 19 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included several cans of paint, laundry bleach and other chemicals stored on shelves and above food prep surfaces. GRADE: B
Red Mango, 4480 Paradise Road, received 15 demerits Oct. 4. Violations included facility manager unable to provide proof of health card. GRADE: B
Red Ribbon Bakeshop, 3890 S. Maryland Parkway, received 19 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included front hand sink had no paper towels and was filled with debris. GRADE: B
Ricardo's A Mexican Restaurant, 4930 W. Flamingo Road, received 32 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included no employees observed washing hands during inspection. GRADE: C
Roberto's Taco Shop, 4620 Boulder Highway, received 19 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included live cockroaches observed. GRADE: B
Rosati's Pizza, 2555 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, received 15 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included sponge found in butter. GRADE: B
Round Table Pizza, 9350 W. Sahara Ave., received 20 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included salad bar not holding foods at proper temperature. GRADE: B
Sanborn Sourdough Bakery, 5230 S. Valley View Blvd., received 33 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included dirty food contact surfaces throughout the facility. GRADE: C
Santa Rosa Taco Shell, 23 E. Basic Road, Henderson, received 17 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included an accumulation of pink slime on interior of ice machine. GRADE: B
San-Toki BBQ, 4480 Paradise Road, received 6 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included no running potable hot water. GRADE: Closed because of substantial health hazard.
Shalimar Fine Indian Cuisine, 3900 Paradise Road, received 32 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included household and ice cream freezers used to stored frozen meats and vegetables. GRADE: C
Starbucks, 600 E. Warm Springs Road, received 19 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included dishwashing machine inoperable. GRADE: B
Suede restaurant, 4640 Paradise Road, received 18 demerits Oct. 5. Violations included rodent pellets and ant and roach spray found in dry storage area. GRADE: B
Sunset Pizzeria, 1550 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 19 demerits Oct. 2. Violations included shredding cheese into cardboard boxes for storage instead of food-grade containers. GRADE: B
Tea Planet, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included hard boiled eggs stored on three-compartment sink at improper temperature. GRADE: B
Tempo Lounge bar, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, received 17 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included broken glass in glassware cooler. GRADE: B
Thai Original BBQ & Restaurant, 2680 S. Maryland Parkway, received 51 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included several dented cans of ketchup and mushrooms in dry storage. GRADE: Closed
Universal Bakery, 2340 E. Bonanza Road, received 16 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included employees' personal belongings stored on food contact surfaces. GRADE: B
The Venetian banquet hot kitchen, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 40 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included improperly cooling whipping cream and orange juice in large containers of standing water and melted ice. GRADE: C
Venice Pizza, 4080 Paradise Road, received 37 demerits Oct. 3. Violations included raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food and next to bread in walk-in cooler. GRADE: C
Yokohama Sushi, 2351 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 28 demerits Oct. 1. Violations included towel used to cover rice in rice cooker. GRADE: C
The following restaurants have been reinspected:
Applebee's, 3501 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 10 demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill, 6640 N. Durango Drive, received one demerit Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! kitchen, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerits Oct. 2 and was upgraded to an A.
Cook On Wok, 8380 W. Cheyenne Ave., received three demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Crazy Brothers Pizzeria, 7365 W. Sahara Ave., received three demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
El Alacran De Dgo, 3711 S. Valley View Blvd., received one demerit Oct. 8 and was upgraded to an A.
El Burrito restaurant, 8508 Del Webb Blvd., received seven demerits Oct. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Ethio Cafe, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., received 15 demerits Oct. 3 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
Gelato Di Roma, 2263 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received eight demerits Sept. 21 and was upgraded to an A.
Grape Street Restaurant, 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received five demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Greater Las Vegas Auto Auction restaurant, 3225 S. Hollywood Blvd., received 10 demerits Oct. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Hikari Japanese Steakhouse, 4175 S. Buffalo Drive, received six demerits Oct. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Instant Replay Sports Pub Restaurant, 445 Marks St., Henderson, received 10 demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
In-Suite Dining hot line and prep kitchen, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Oct. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
Island Style BBQ, 3555 S. Durango Drive, received four demerits Oct. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
JJ's Snack Shack, 3333 W. Washington Ave., received five demerits Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Joey's Pizza, 1801 E. Tropicana Ave., received nine demerits Oct. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Jun's Korean Restaurant, 8826 S. Eastern Ave., received six demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, 3949 S. Maryland Parkway, received five demerits Sept. 20 and was upgraded to an A.
Keva Juice, 605 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson, received four demerits Oct. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
La Collina restaurant, 645 Carnegie St., Henderson, received one demerit Oct. 2 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received one demerit Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Las Pupusas Restaurant, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., received four demerits Oct. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 1237 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, received three demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
McDonald's, 6020 W. Tropicana Ave., received two demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Mooney's Deli, 3859 S. Valley View Blvd., received one demerit Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Mr. Pepperoni's Pizza, 55 S. Gibson Road, Henderson, received 20 demerits Oct. 5 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
O'Shea's entertainment bar, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received three demerits Oct. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
O'Shea's front bar, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits Oct. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Outback Steakhouse, 4423 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, received two demerits Oct. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Papa John's Pizza, 9255 S. Eastern Ave., received six demerits Oct. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Pei Wei Asian Diner, 10575 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received one demerit Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.
Pizza Hut, 8140 S. Eastern Ave., received six demerits Oct. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
Promenade Cafe, Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., received four demerits Oct. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Rainbow Club restaurant, 122 S. Water St., Henderson, received four demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Roberto's Taco Shop, 8880 S. Maryland Parkway, received six demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Roberto's Taco Shop, 3399 S. Durango Drive, received one demerit Oct. 1 and was upgraded to an A.
Sansei Japan, 4300 Meadows Lane, received five demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Sonny's Saloon & Casino bar, 3449 Industrial Road, received five demerits Oct. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Sumantha Thai Restaurant, 10890 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received five demerits Oct. 3 and was upgraded to an A.
Suncoast Showroom Bar No. 1 East, 9090 Alta Drive, received zero demerits Oct. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Sushi Mon restaurant, 9770 S. Maryland Parkway, received 13 demerits Sept. 28 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
Sushi Teriyaki, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., received 13 demerits Oct. 3 and was downgraded to a C because of repeat critical violations.
Tacos El Ausente, 2162 N. Lamb Blvd., received zero demerits Oct. 5 and was upgraded to an A.
Taqueria Santa Cruz, 4023 S. Maryland Parkway, received 10 demerits Sept. 19 and was upgraded to an A.
Thai Pepper, 2226 Paradise Road, received two demerits Sept. 27 and was upgraded to an A.
Todai restaurant support kitchen, Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood Resort, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received six demerits Oct. 4 and was upgraded to an A.
Winchell's, 401 N. Eastern Ave., received two demerits Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.
Wonder Sushi restaurant, 1550 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received three demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Yolie's Brazilian Steak House, 3900 Paradise Road, received one demerit Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.
Yolie's Brazilian Steak House Lounge, 3900 Paradise Road, received four demerits Sept. 28 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.
