Most common health violations in Las Vegas

Of the 9,994 Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record, the most frequently cited is “Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.” — found at 3,371 of them. Here are the 25 most common, from Southern Nevada Health District (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org) inspection records.

1. 1
   Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.3,371

   34% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

2. 2
   Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.2,633

   26% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

3. 3
   Food protected from potential cross-contamination.2,181

   22% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

4. 4
   Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.1,723

   17% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

5. 5
   Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.1,474

   15% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

6. 6
   Critical:TCS food at proper temperatures.1,341

   13% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

7. 7
   Signs and certifications as required.951

   10% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

8. 8
   Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.922

   9% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

9. 9
   Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.900

   9% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

10. 10
    TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.858

    9% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

11. 11
    Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.822

    8% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

12. 12
    Critical:Food wholesome806

    8% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

13. 13
    TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.751

    8% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

14. 14
    Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.706

    7% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

15. 15
    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.563

    6% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

16. 16
    Critical:Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.506

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

17. 17
    Critical:Operating within the parameters of the health permit. Compliance with Time as a Public Health Control, waiver, specialized process, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.482

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

18. 18
    Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.481

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

19. 19
    Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.456

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

20. 20
    Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.442

    4% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

21. 21
    Ware washing facilities maintained. Wiping cloths properly stored424

    4% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

22. 22
    Non-TCS food labeled and within shelf-life. Food stored off the floor. Proper retail storage of chemicals.286

    3% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

23. 23
    Critical:TCS food properly cooled.281

    3% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

24. 24
    Restrooms, custodial areas, and premises maintained.218

    2% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

25. 25
    Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).176

    2% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

Counts reflect each establishment’s most recent inspection, from Southern Nevada Health District, shown unmodified. A restaurant is counted once per violation type. Data refreshes with the source feed.