HEALTH DEPT REVIEWS

THE 1ST INSPECTION IS DONE RANDOMLY WITH NO PRIOR NOTICE AND THEN THE RESTAURANT CAN SCHEDULE A 2ND INSPECTION BEFORE BEING GRADED. 1ST INSPECTIONS GIVE A TRUE SENSE OF EVERYDAY PRACTICES. IN THE STATE OF NEVADA FOOD WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY A VALID "HEALTH CARD" WHICH THEY GET A TB SHOT & WATCH AN HOUR LONG HAND WASHING VIDEO & PAY $80-$85 PER YEAR FOR. SOME WORKERS ALSO HAVE TO CARRY A "SHERRIF'S" CARD WHICH WILL RUN YOU ABOUT $100 & A T.A.M.(TOBACCO,ALCOHOL MGMT) CARD WHICH WILL RUN YOU $175-$185. EVERY CONVENIENCE STORE CLERK MUST HAVE ALL 3!! CRAZY, HUH?

Angelina's Pizzeria, 5821 E. Charleston Blvd., received 38 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included chemical bottle improperly stored. GRADE: C

Ay! Jose Takos, 2635 E. Tropicana Ave., received 32 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included employees unable to wash hands because of a lack of paper towels. GRADE: C

Einstein Bros. Bagels, 4626 S. Maryland Parkway, received 31 demerits Sept. 22. Violations included pink slime inside ice machine. GRADE: C

Good 2 Go, Harrah's Las Vegas, 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Sept. 22. Violations included small condiment cups used as scoops. GRADE: B

The Karaoke Bar restaurant, 3383 S. Jones Blvd., received 19 demerits Sept. 26. Violations included spoiled food in refrigerator. GRADE: B

Korean Garden BBQ, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 20 demerits Sept. 22. Violations included uncovered drinks on prep tables. GRADE: B

Le Bistro Bar, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 28 demerits Sept. 26. Violations included multiple gun nozzles with moldlike substance and brown debris buildup on food contact area of nozzle. GRADE: C

Mardi Gras Cocktail Bar No. 3, The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., received 24 demerits Sept. 22. Violations included two ice scoop handles improperly stored in ice. GRADE: C

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant bar, 252 Convention Center Drive, received 27 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included black slime accumulation inside dishwasher. GRADE: C

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant, 252 Convention Center Drive, received 52 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included no soap, paper towels, hot or cold running water available at hand sink. GRADE: Closed

Miles Bake Shop processing area, 3827 E. Sunset Road, received 48 demerits Sept. 22. Violations included clean equipment and utensils stored in dirty containers. GRADE: Closed

Mulligans Landing, 2851 N. Rancho Drive, received 20 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included roast beef thawing on shelf at room temperature. GRADE: B

Normandie Country Bakery, 3701 Sirius Ave., received 20 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included raw eggs stored over salad dressing. GRADE: B

Northstar Bar & Grill (grill), 5150 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, received 19 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included can opener that was dirty. GRADE: B

Ocean One Bar & Grille (bar), Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 36 demerits Sept. 23. Violations included expired half-and-half. GRADE: C

Ocean One Bar & Grille (grille), Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 37 demerits Sept. 23. Violations included using household microwaves. GRADE: C

Paradise Pizza, 2275 E. Sunset Road, received 20 demerits Sept. 25. Violations included food handler eating in the kitchen area. GRADE: B

Pogo's Tavern, 2103 N. Decatur Blvd., received 18 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included sanitizer level too low at three-compartment sink. GRADE: B

Quizno's, 10090 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received 13 demerits Sept. 26. Violations included prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B

Rising Sun Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar (sushi bar), 9410 W. Sahara Ave., received 16 demerits Sept. 25. Violations included dirty shelves and floor. GRADE: B

Santa Fe Station hot dog cart, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, received 13 demerits Sept. 25. Violations included no water available at sink. GRADE: Closed for substantial health hazard.

Seattle's Best Coffee, Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, received 20 demerits Sept. 23. Violations included foods held at improper temperature. GRADE: B

Splash Bar, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 40 demerits Sept. 26. Violations included two employees had their health cards taken for not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C

Tacos Mexico, 3820 W. Sahara Ave., received 18 demerits Sept. 25. Violations included dirty microwave and utensils. GRADE: B

Todai Sushi & Seafood Buffet (buffet line), Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits Sept. 23. Violations included food held at improper temperature. GRADE: B

Verandah Bar, Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 27 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included glass dishwasher not sanitizing properly. GRADE: C

Verona Pizza, 710 E. Flamingo Road, received 47 demerits Sept. 25. Violations included no soap or paper towels available at only hand sink in kitchen. GRADE: Closed

Wendy's, 4760 E. Flamingo Road, received 27 demerits Sept. 24. Violations included one employee with an expired health card and one employee not carrying a health card. GRADE: C

The following restaurants have been reinspected:

Albae Restaurant, 953 E. Sahara Ave., received two demerits Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

All Star Donuts Chinese Food, 1615 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received seven demerits Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

Artisan Hotel and Spa restaurant, 1501 W. Sahara Ave., received 10 demerits Sept. 16 and was upgraded to an A.

Bogey's Bar & Grill (bar), 7770 W. Ann Road, received one demerit Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

Bogey's Bar & Grill (grill), 7770 W. Ann Road, received two demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

Boulder Station Sports Bar, 4111 Boulder Highway, received six demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

Brewery Bar & Grill (grill), 3088 E. Sunset Road, received one demerit Sept. 19 and was upgraded to an A.

The Broiler, Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway, received three demerits June 8 and was upgraded to an A.

Cafe Aroma, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received zero demerits Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.

Cajun BBQ Shack, 9620 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits July 29 and was upgraded to an A.

China A Go Go, 6885 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received five demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

Club Fortune Casino restaurant, 725 S. Racetrack Road, Henderson, received three demerits Sept. 18 and was upgraded to an A.

Cravings Asian Station, The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits Sept. 25 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations.

Dragon Wok, 3350 Novat St., received one demerit Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

Eldorado Casino main kitchen, 140 S. Water St., Henderson, received one demerit Sept. 18 and was upgraded to an A.

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt, 7170 N. Durango Drive, received one demerit Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.

Grand Wok, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.

Grand Wok prep kitchen, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.

Hard Rock Hotel poker bar, 4455 Paradise Road, received one demerit Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

Itoy Sariling Atin Fast Food, 2620 S. Maryland Parkway, received 10 demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

Jasmine Thai Gourmet Express, 7668 W. Lake Mead Blvd., received one demerit Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

La Hacienda Mexican, 5482 E. Lake Mead Blvd., received three demerits Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

Maui Rose Hawaiian Barbeque, 2600 W. Sahara Ave., received nine demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

McDonald's, 8635 Spring Mountain Road, received six demerits Sept. 23 and was upgraded to an A.

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon (bar), Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, received five demerits Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon (bar No. 2), Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, received four demerits Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon (restaurant), Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, received nine demerits Sept. 25 and was upgraded to an A.

Min Sok Chon, 1801 E. Tropicana Ave., received nine demerits Sept. 23 and was upgraded to an A.

Ocha Cuisine restaurant, Holiday House Motel, 2211 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received nine demerits Sept. 20 and was upgraded to an A.

The Orleans hot dog cart No. 1, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., received two demerits Sept. 17 and was upgraded to an A.

Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille pantry, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Sept. 23 and was upgraded to an A.

Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille prep kitchen, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Sept. 23 and was upgraded to an A.

Panda Express, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received zero demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.

Paymon's Mediterranean Cafe, 8380 W. Sahara Ave., received zero demerits July 28 and was upgraded to an A.

Pignanelli's Pizza, 3315 E. Russell Road, received 30 demerits Sept. 25 and was downgraded to a C for repeat violations.

Railhead Saloon, Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway, received one demerit Sept. 19 and was upgraded to an A.

Raspados Playas snack bar, 3416 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, received one demerit Sept. 19 and was upgraded to an A.

Salo-Salo Grill, 3650 S. Jones Blvd., received four demerits Sept. 23 and was upgraded to an A.

Scoundrels Pub, 4360 S. Decatur Blvd., received eight demerits Sept. 19 and was upgraded to an A.

Spearmint Rhino sidebar, 3340 S. Highland Ave., received two demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.

Spice Market Buffet Middle Eastern station, Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received seven demerits Sept. 26 and was upgraded to an A.

The Sushi restaurant, 16 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received one demerit Sept. 18 and was upgraded to an A.

Tempo Bar B, Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, received one demerit Sept. 23 and was upgraded to an A.

360 Degree Burrito, McCarran International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., received two demerits Sept. 18 and was upgraded to an A.

Thumpers bar, 3870 E. Flamingo Road, received seven demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

Thumpers grill, 3870 E. Flamingo Road, received 10 demerits Sept. 24 and was upgraded to an A.

Tommy's Original World Famous Hamburger, 5208 Boulder Highway, received three demerits Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

Tortas y Tacos El Panzon, 3720 E. Sunset Road, received two demerits Sept. 28 and was upgraded to an A.

Wildfire Casino restaurant, 2000 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, received two demerits Sept. 22 and was upgraded to an A.