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DON TORTACO MEXICAN GRILL #3

1513 W Craig RD, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

DON TORTACO MEXICAN GRILL #3 has been inspected 14 times by Southern Nevada Health District since May 20, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 4, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 12 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 4, 2026. For example: Thermometers provided and accurate.

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2025. For example: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 4, 2026. For example: Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 7, 2022. 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 7, 2022. For example: Food and warewashing equipment approved, properly designed, constructed and installed.

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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 92098: Thermometers provided and accurate.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92106: Restrooms, custodial areas, and premises maintained.
    • 92110: Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
    • 92138: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 92143: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  2. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8080495: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
      • 3 demerits
  3. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078380: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
  5. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
  6. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 8078371: Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8080495: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
      • 3 demerits
  7. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 76406: Food and warewashing equipment approved, properly designed, constructed and installed.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76417: Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification. Foodhandler card as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy.
      • 3 demerits
    • 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
  8. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 76378: Hot and cold holding equipment present; properly designed, maintained and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76417: Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification. Foodhandler card as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76433: Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
      • 5 demerits
  10. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 76383: PHF/TCSs properly thawed. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 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
    • 76443: PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
  12. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 76378: Hot and cold holding equipment present; properly designed, maintained and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  13. Re-inspection

    8 infractions

    • 76408: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 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
    • 76433: Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
      • 5 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
    • 76443: PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
      • 5 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.).
  14. Routine Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 76402: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 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
    • 76433: Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
      • 5 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.).
    • 93155: Appropriate sanitizer test kits provided and used. Equipment and ware washing thermometer(s) are required. Wiping cloths and linens stored and used properly.
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.

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