Health Department closes restaurants with rat infestations, pigeons, acid reflux medication used in dough, and more - Eater Vegas
"The Southern Nevada Health District shut down Delhi Indian Cuisine at 4022 S. Maryland Parkway with 47 demerits on December 12. The restaurant used an acid reflux medication in its raw dough to help it rise, according to KTNV. The medication, made in India by Southern Drugs & Pharmaceuticals for GlaxoSmithKline, expired in 2015. Inspectors also found an open box of nicotine supplements stored with containers of food, dough molds lined with stained cloth towels that were dirty with old food, a dirty dough roller, a used bandage wrapper in the dough machine, a used bandage, stained cutting boards, “a cut onion on a dirty shelf leaning against a screwdriver,” and a pan of green beans held in storage that expired in November. Other violations included dirty shelving, doors, handles, covers, and panels as well as a filthy food processor, blender, can opener, and knives stored as clean. Cooked chicken and yogurt made in house were held at unsafe temperatures while uncovered food in the refrigerator was potentially exposed to contamination. The restaurant earned a zero-demerit A grade on December 13. The health department previously shut down the restaurant with 45 demerits in 2014." - Susan Stapleton
