SUNSHINE AND TAILWINDS CAFE
2730 AIRPORT DR, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
SUNSHINE AND TAILWINDS CAFE has been inspected 13 times by Southern Nevada Health District since September 13, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.
3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 18 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Chemicals and toxic substances.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2026. For example:
Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2026. For example:
Non-TCS food labeled and within shelf-life. Food stored off the floor. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2025. For example:
Grade card posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory 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 once on April 8, 2022. For example:
Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions 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.
13 inspections
- Re-inspection
6 infractions
- 92115: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
- 3 demerits
- 92120: Non-TCS food labeled and within shelf-life. Food stored off the floor. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
- 92121: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
- 3 demerits
- 92125: Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
- 92131: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
- 92138: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
- 92115: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
- Routine Inspection
10 infractions
- 92106: Restrooms, custodial areas, and premises maintained.
- 92115: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
- 3 demerits
- 92116: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
- 5 demerits
- 92120: Non-TCS food labeled and within shelf-life. Food stored off the floor. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
- 92121: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
- 3 demerits
- 92122: TCS food at proper temperatures.
- 5 demerits
- 92125: Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
- 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.
- 92143: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- 3 demerits
- 8078401: Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- Re-inspection
3 infractions
- 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- 3 demerits
- 8078378: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
- 3 demerits
- 8078401: Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
- 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- Routine Inspection
6 infractions
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- 3 demerits
- 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- 3 demerits
- 8078381: Grade card posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory 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
- 8078401: Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
- 8078407: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
- 3 demerits
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- Routine Inspection
3 infractions
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- 3 demerits
- 8078380: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
- 5 demerits
- 8078401: Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- Re-inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
8 infractions
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- 3 demerits
- 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- 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.
- 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
- 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
- 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
- 5 demerits
- 8078407: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
- 3 demerits
- 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
- Re-inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
7 infractions
- 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- 3 demerits
- 8078378: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
- 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.
- 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
- 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
- 5 demerits
- 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
- 8078375: Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
3 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
- 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
- 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
- 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.
- Routine Inspection
4 infractions
- 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
- 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
- 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
- 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
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