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EL ZARAPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

5333 ARVILLE ST UNIT 102, Las Vegas, NV 89118 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

EL ZARAPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been inspected 11 times by Southern Nevada Health District since February 3, 2021. The most recent inspection, on July 6, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2026. For example: TCS food at proper temperatures.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2025. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2025. For example: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2023. 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.

  • 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 July 6, 2026. For example: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.

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.

11 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 92112: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92113: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92121: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92138: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  2. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 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. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 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
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
  6. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078394: Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
    • 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
  7. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
  8. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 76406: Food and warewashing equipment approved, properly designed, constructed and installed.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76424: Single use items not reused or misused.
      • 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
    • 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

    6 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
    • 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.).
    • 93151: Non-PHF and food storage containers properly labeled and dated as required. Food stored off the floor when required. Non-PHF/TCS not spoiled and within shelf-life. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • 93159: Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  10. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 76410: Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
      • 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
    • 76442: PHF/TCSs cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
      • 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.
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
  11. Routine Inspection

    4 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.
    • 76442: PHF/TCSs cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76443: PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.

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