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Southwest Diner

761 Nevada WAY, Boulder City, NV 89005 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Southwest Diner has been inspected 9 times by Southern Nevada Health District since May 17, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2026. For example: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.

  • 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 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2026. For example: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.

  • 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 May 28, 2026. For example: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2025. For example: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2025. For example: Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.

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

    0 infractions

  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
    • 92116: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 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
    • 92142: 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
  3. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 8078371: Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078374: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
      • 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
    • 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
    • 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
  5. Re-inspection

    3 infractions

    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  6. Routine Inspection

    6 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
    • 8078380: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078384: Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  7. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 76407: Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
      • 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
    • 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.
  8. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 76378: Hot and cold holding equipment present; properly designed, maintained and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 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.
    • 93159: Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  9. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 76409: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76458: Handwashing facilities adequate in number, stocked, accessible, and limited to handwashing only.
      • 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.
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.

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