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El Ausente Restaurant

2536 Fremont ST, Las Vegas, NV 89104 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

El Ausente Restaurant has been inspected 12 times by Southern Nevada Health District since September 18, 2020. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 22 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 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.

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2026. For example: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.

  • 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 June 3, 2026. For example: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2026. For example: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 14, 2025. For example: Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.

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

    2 infractions

    • 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
    • 92138: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  2. Routine Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 92105: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92112: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
      • 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
    • 92128: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92138: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 92139: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92143: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  3. Re-inspection

    3 infractions

    • 8078377: Commercially manufactured food from approved source with required labels. Parasite destruction as required. Time temperature control for safety (TCS) food received at proper temperature.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
    • 8080495: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
      • 3 demerits
  4. Routine Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 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
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078394: Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078404: TCS food cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078409: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
  6. 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
  7. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078390: Non-TCS food labeled and within shelf-life. Food stored off the floor. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078405: 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
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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
  9. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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
  10. Routine Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 76406: Food and warewashing equipment approved, properly designed, constructed and installed.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76410: Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76443: PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
      • 5 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.
    • 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.
  11. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 76402: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76408: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
      • 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
    • 76457: Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76458: Handwashing facilities adequate in number, stocked, accessible, and limited to handwashing only.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • 93159: Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.

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