by Kelsey Penrose

The Carson City Health Department’s inspections this week returned with eight Carson City businesses in violation of health and safety codes. Scores of 0 with no violations translate to full compliance with health department food safety codes.

Bodine’s Casino
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Casino Fandango Bakery
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Casino Fandango Bar and Lounge
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Casino Fandango Bird Bar
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No Violations

Casino Fandango Duke’s Steak House (Restaurant, Bar and Lounge)
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Casino Fandango Meat Department: Butcher Shop
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Casino Fandango Palm Court Grill
Overall Score: 9; Overall Violations: 3

According to the report, the Palm Court Grill received the following violations:
— Failure to protect food from environmental contamination
— Failure to use proper date marking and disposition
— Failure to use proper cold holding temperatures

The inspector observed food stored uncovered and unprotected, and they observed food containers stored directly on top of other uncovered foods, and raw meats not being stored according to cooking temperatures.

The inspector observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods not date marked in standing cooler.

The inspector observed potentially hazardous foods held at temperatures that support micro-organism growth. They found burgers and chicken stored in an underneath cooler storage at 47 degrees, six degrees higher than law allows.

Casino Fandango Restaurant’s main kitchen
Overall Score: 2; Violations: 1

According to the report, the main kitchen received a critical citation for failing to keep refrigerator temperatures cold enough to stop potential spoiling. The report clarifies: “potentially hazardous foods are held at temperatures that support micro-organism growth. Potentially hazardous foods intended for cold holding observed at 47 degrees or above. Inspector observed salad refrigerator operating at 47 degrees. Have maintenance and operating under 41 degrees.”

Casino Fandango Restaurant main kitchen (2)
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Casino Fandango Rum Jungle Buffet
Overall Score: 2; Violations: 1

According to the report, the Rum Jungle Buffet received a non-critical violation after the inspector observed food in “hot holding” being kept at 130 degrees F. Food temperature must be kept at 135 degrees or above at all times.

Casino Fandango Shinsen Sushi Restaurant
Overall Score: 5; Violations: 1

According to the report, the inspector observed potentially hazardous foods being stored at a temperature that supports micro-organism growth. Fish was being stored at 47 degrees in refrigerator display units, 6 degrees higher than the law allows.

Casino Fandango Sports Bar
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No Violations

Casino Fandango Ti Amo Italian Restaurant
Overall Score: 2 Violations: 1

According to the report, there were no hand wash sinks supplied with soap and/or disposable towels.

Casino Fandango Warehouse
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

China Chef
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Corner Cafe
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

El Torito; Retail Grocery and Bakery
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Fruitlandia
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Heidi’s Family Restaurant
Overall Score: 0; Violations: 3

According to the report, Heidi’s was cited for three non-critical infractions which are as follows:
— Failure to provide disposable paper towels at the food prep area employee hand wash sink
— At the time of the inspection, the janitor’s closet had a damaged door seal on the outdoor entry door, which could allow in pests
— At the time of the inspection, the top of the exhaust hood was covered with grease and dust

Red Hut Cafe
Overall Score: 2, Violations: 1

According to the report, Red Hut did not provide “demonstration of knowledge and supervision” under Health Code 001 which reads: “The permit holder must be the person in charge or must designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. The person in charge shall be able to demonstrate to the health authority knowledge of the prevention of food borne illness relevant to the risks inherent to the food operations within the facility by answering relevant inquiries.”

Red’s Old 395 Grill
Overall Score: 0; Violations: 4

According to the report, Red’s was cited for the following offenses:
— Food and Food Equipment not stored in approved locations
— Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean dead Surfaces Cleanable
— Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Surfaces Cleanable
— Garbage-Refuse Facilities Adequate and Maintained

The inspector noted that knives and cleavers were stored behind stainless steel tables against the wall and need to be stored on a magnetic knife rack.

Wire racks in the dry storage area were noted to be soiled with grease and food debris.

The Meat Storage Walk-in racks were noted to be soiled with food debris.

The outdoor garbage compactor was noted to be soiled with dirt, grease, and food debris.

Rivas Mexican Grill
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

The Basil
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

The Martin Hotel (Restaurant, Bar, and Catering)
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Tomo Sushi and Grill
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations

Walgreens E William Street
Overall Score: 0, Grade A, No violations