By Joy Bruneau and Barbara Ellestad
All of us have wondered from time to time about the cleanliness, sanitation, or possible health violations of restaurants we frequent in and around town. The Mesquite Citizen Journal will help calm your fears, provide you with alerts when necessary, and give you information you can use with a new monthly feature we begin today. We thank Ed Fizer for suggesting we do this.
The Environmental Health staff of the Southern Nevada Health District inspects permitted food establishments periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with pertinent sections of regulations developed by the District in cooperation with the Nevada Resort Association, the Nevada Restaurant Association, and local food establishments.
We will track the results of inspections conducted on local food establishments and Joy Bruneau, the MCJ's newest staff member, will bring them to you on the first Friday of every month.
Every outlet that serves food in Mesquite is inspected; all 143 of them. That’s the first surprise you may get out of this report. Included in the District’s regular safety inspection stops are beverage carts on golf courses and hot dog stands in local casinos. The inspectors also file separate reports on bars, drink stands, and food preparation areas even if they are all located in the same establishment.
Here’s what you may find pleasantly surprising – the food outlets in Mesquite do quite well on the inspections. A review of the last two months, which we provide below, shows no establishment received less than a grade “A” and several of them did not receive any demerits at all. The inspections are held randomly and the establishments are not notified in advance of the inspector’s visit.
According to the Health District, “Risk factors that have the potential to contribute to foodborne illness are more heavily weighted in the inspection demerit process than items related to design, maintenance or general sanitation.”
For this initial report, we have included all restaurant inspection reports for May and June. Future articles will report the results of inspections for the previous month.
To make it simpler for you to understand the results, we have created two charts below. One shows the monthly inspection results that include the establishment name, address, inspection date, grade, total demerits, and specific violations if any.
In the last column, “Violations,” you’ll only see code numbers. The second chart, which will be included in each month’s report, gives the specific explanation for the code number.
For instance, if you see ABC Eatery has a Code 2 violation, you would go to the end chart and discover that the violation is listed as
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2
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Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods).
Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
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There are three separate sections of code violations. Section 1, Codes 1 through 10, are critical violations for which the establishment is assessed five demerits for each instance.
Section 2, Codes 11 through 23, are considered major violations and are assessed three demerits for each violation. Section 3, Codes 24 through 34, are categorized as minor violations and the food outlet would receive one demerit for each violation.
Our intent is not to embarrass any food establishments in town. Merely, we want to give consumers information they can use to choose those outstanding eateries that deserve special recognition, and the employees who staff them.
To that end, we will highlight establishments that receive zero demerits and award them the Eatery Shout-Out Award.
Editorial caveat: we are simply relaying this information from the Health District’s Web site and hold no responsibility for the accuracy or thoroughness of the reports.
So here’s our Eatery Shout-Out Awards for June 2012:
Eureka Casino II Poker Room Snack Bar
Eureka Casino II Bingo Room
Eureka Casino II Banquet Bar
Eureka Casino On/Off Site Portable
Canton Chinese Cuisine I Buffet
Oasis Golf Clubhouse Snack Shack 2
Oasis Golf Clubhouse Mobile Trailer
Oasis Golf Clubhouse Cart #2
Oasis Golf Clubhouse Cart #1
Oasis Golf Clubhouse Bar
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Establishment Name
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Address
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Inspection Date
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Grade
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Total
Demerits
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Violation # See Code Below
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Eureka Casino II
Poker RM Snack Bar
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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0
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Eureka Casino II Service Gold Bar
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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6
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11, 20
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Canton Chinese Cuisine I
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430 N. Sandhill Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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8
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2, 12
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Envy Nightclub and Lounge
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792 W. Pioneer Blvd
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06/08/12
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A
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4
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23, 25
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Eureka Casino II Bingo Room
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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0
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Eureka Gregory's Steakhouse Bar
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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4
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12, 33
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Eureka Casino II Banquet Bar
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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0
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Eureka Casino On/Off Site Portable
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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0
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Eureka Casino Buffet
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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6
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9, 33
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Eureka Gregory's Steakhouse
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275 Mesa Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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7
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14, 19, 33
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Canton Chinese Cuisine I Buffet
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430 N. Sandhill Blvd.
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06/08/12
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A
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0
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Bowling Alley Bar - Virgin River Casino
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100 E. Pioneer Blvd.
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06/07/12
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A
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1
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25
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Golf Clubhouse Snack Shack 2
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100 Palmer Ln.
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06/07/12
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A
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0
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Golf Clubhouse Mobile Trailer
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100 Palmer Ln.
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06/07/12
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A
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0
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Golf Clubhouse Cart #2
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100 Palmer Ln.
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06/07/12
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A
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0
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Golf Clubhouse Cart #1
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100 Palmer Ln.
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06/07/12
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A
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0
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Starbucks
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100 E. Pioneer Blvd.
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06/07/12
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A
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8
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4, 15
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Bingo Snack Bar
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100 E. Pioneer Blvd.
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06/07/12
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A
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3
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12
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Golf Clubhouse Bar
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100 Palmer Ln.
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06/07/12
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A
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0
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Virgin River Hot Dog Cart-Bowling Alley Bar
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100 Palmer Ln.
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06/07/12
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A
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1
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29
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Here’s the Eatery Shout-Out Awards for May 2012:
Terrible Herbst Deli
Virgin Valley High School Kitchen
CasaBlanca Casino Hot Dog Stand
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Establishment Name
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Address
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Inspection Date
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Grade
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Total
Demerits
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Violation # See Code Below
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Juicie Juice
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61 N. Sandhill Blvd.
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05/04/12
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A
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7
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12, 18, 33
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Little Ceasars Pizza
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1155 W. Pioneer Blvd.
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05/04/12
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A
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1
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33
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Mia's Mexican Restaurant
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1085 W. Pioneer Blvd.
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05/09/12
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A
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10
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6, 12, 25, 28
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Panda Garden Service Bar
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12 W. Mesquite Blvd.
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05/10/12
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A
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6
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14, 22
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Stateline Casino Bar
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490 W. Mesquite Blvd.
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05/10/12
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A
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1
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25
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Bowling Alley Snack Bar
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100 E. Pioneer Blvd.
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05/10/12
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A
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1
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29
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Brothers Grill
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490 W. Mesquite Blvd.
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05/10/12
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A
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7
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15, 18, 25
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Terrible Herbst Deli
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810 W. Mesquite Blvd.
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05/10/12
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A
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0
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Main Bar
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100 E. Pioneer Blvd.
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05/10/12
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A
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3
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14
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Panda Garden Restaurant
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12 W. Mesquite Blvd.
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05/10/12
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A
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9
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13, 14, 30, 31, 33
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Maverick Inc #342 Snack Bar
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14 N. Sandhill Blvd.
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05/17/12
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A
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10
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9, 15, 25, 26
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
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253 N. Sandhill Blvd.
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05/17/12
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A
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2
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32, 33
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19th Hole Lounge
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550 El Dorado Rd.
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05/17/12
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A
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10
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05/17/12
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Peggy Sue's Service Bar/Drink Station/Ice Cream
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380 N. Sandhill Blvd.
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05/17/12
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A
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9
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10, 18, 30
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Virgin Valley Food Mart Deli (Rebel)
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200 Mesa Blvd.
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05/17/12
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A
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1
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25
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Virgin Valley High School Kitchen
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820 Valley View Dr.
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05/23/12
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A
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0
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Peggy Sue's-Bar
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380 N. Sandhill Drive
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05/31/12
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A
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2
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25, 29
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Peggy Sue's
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380 N. Sandhill Blvd.
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05/31/12
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A
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2
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30, 33
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McDonald's
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190 E. Pioneer Blvd.
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05/31/12
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A
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5
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18, 29, 30
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Golf Clubhouse Restaurant -Grille Room
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100 Palmer Lane
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05/31/12
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A
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10
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14, 223, 28, 29, 30, 33
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Main Casino Bar
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950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
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05/31/12
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A
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6
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14, 18
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Gold Club-Grille Room Bar
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100 Palmer Lane
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05/31/12
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A
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3
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13
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Hot Dog Stand
CasaBlanca Casino
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950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
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05/31/12
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A
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0
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Southern Nevada Health District Restaurant Inspection Criteria
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SECTION 1
The Critical Violations listed below are to be assessed 5 demerits for each violation
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1
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Verifiable time as a control with approved procedure when in use. Operational plan, HACCP plan, waiver or variance approved and followed when required. Operating within the parameters of the health permit.
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2
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Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
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3
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Commercially manufactured food from approved source with required labels. Parasite destruction as required. Potentially hazardous foods/time temperature control for safety (PHF/TCS) received at proper temperature.
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4
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Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
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5
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Imminently dangerous cross connection or backflow. Waste water and sewage disposed into public sewer or approved facility.
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6
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Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
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7
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PHF/TCSs cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
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8
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PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
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9
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PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
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10
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Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act compliant.
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SECTION 2
The Major Violations listed below are to be assessed 3 demerits for each violation
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11
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Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
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12
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Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
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13
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Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
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14
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Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
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15
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Handwashing facilities adequate in number, stocked, accessible, and limited to handwashing only.
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16
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Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
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17
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Hot and cold holding equipment present; properly designed, maintained and operated.
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18
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Accurate thermometers (stem & hot/cold holding) provided and used.
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19
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PHF/TCSs properly thawed.
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20
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Single use items not reused or misused.
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21
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Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification.
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22
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Backflow prevention devices and methods in place and maintained.
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23
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“B” or “C” grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required.
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SECTION 3
The Minor Violations listed below are to be assessed 1 demerit for each violation
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24
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Acceptable personal hygiene practices, clean outer garments, proper hair restraints used. Living quarters and child care completely separated from food service.
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25
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Food and food storage containers properly labeled and dated as required. Food stored off the floor when required. Non-PHF/TCS not spoiled and within shelf-life. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
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26
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Facilities for washing and sanitizing kitchenware approved, adequate, properly constructed, maintained and operated.
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27
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Appropriate sanitizer test kits provided and used. Ware washing thermometer(s) as required. Wiping cloths & linens stored and used properly.
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28
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Food contact surfaces and equipment approved, food grade material, smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and installed.
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29
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Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
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30
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Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
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31
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Health cards as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy. “A” grade card posted conspicuously.
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32
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Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
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33
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Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
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34
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Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
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