Most common health violations in Las Vegas

Of the 9,802 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 3,297 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.3,297

   34% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

2. 2
   Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.2,657

   27% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

3. 3
   Food protected from potential cross-contamination.2,126

   22% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

4. 4
   Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.1,727

   18% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

5. 5
   Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.1,420

   14% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

6. 6
   Critical:TCS food at proper temperatures.1,316

   13% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

7. 7
   Signs and certifications as required.963

   10% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

8. 8
   Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.917

   9% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

9. 9
   Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.865

   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.830

    8% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

11. 11
    Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.806

    8% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

12. 12
    Critical:Food wholesome789

    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.735

    7% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

14. 14
    Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.707

    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.574

    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.486

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

17. 17
    Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.469

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

18. 18
    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.468

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

19. 19
    Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.453

    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

    5% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

21. 21
    Ware washing facilities maintained. Wiping cloths properly stored427

    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.277

    3% of Las Vegas restaurants with a violation on record

23. 23
    Critical:TCS food properly cooled.271

    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
    Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.179

    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.