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DON TORTACO MEXICAN GRILL #5

7424 S RAINBOW BLVD STE B, Las Vegas, NV 89139 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

DON TORTACO MEXICAN GRILL #5 has been inspected 12 times by Southern Nevada Health District since May 21, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 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 13 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2026. For example: TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2023. For example: Ware washing facilities maintained. Wiping cloths properly stored; test strips available.

  • 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 July 2, 2024. For example: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2022. For example: Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on February 14, 2022. For example: Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.

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.

12 inspections

  1. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • 92126: TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
      • 3 demerits
  2. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 92105: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92113: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92122: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 92126: TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92134: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
  3. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078383: 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
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078409: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  4. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078380: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078410: Ware washing facilities maintained. Wiping cloths properly stored; test strips available.
  7. Re-inspection

    3 infractions

    • 76384: Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
    • 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
    • 93159: Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  8. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 76384: Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
    • 76417: Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification. Foodhandler card as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 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
  9. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 76378: Hot and cold holding equipment present; properly designed, maintained and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76407: Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 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
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  11. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 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
    • 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.).
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.

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