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$5 CAFE

2200 S Las Vegas BLVD, Las Vegas, NV 89104 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

$5 CAFE has been inspected 9 times by Southern Nevada Health District since December 8, 2020. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 9 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 12 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2026. For example: TCS food at proper temperatures.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2026. For example: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 20, 2025. For example: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 16, 2021. For example: Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2026. For example: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.

About this data

These results come from Southern Nevada Health District, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • 92128: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
  2. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 92122: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 92127: Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
      • 5 demerits
    • 92128: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92131: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 92134: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 92138: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 92143: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  3. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078373: 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.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078407: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  5. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
  7. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76443: PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  8. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 76432: Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76434: 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.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76457: Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76457: Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
      • 3 demerits

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