A fried chicken place in Las Vegas was temporarily closed after several food code violations were found. During the inspection, the SNHD staff reported 11 violations. The establishment scored 33 demerits, received a C grade, and will face reinspection.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on June 3 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Crave Fried Chicken scored 33 demerits in the routine health inspection on June 3.
- The violations reported at the establishment included unsanitary conditions, improper handling of TCS foods, pest control issues, and others.
- The restaurant will be allowed to reopen after it passes a reinspection.
Crave Fried Chicken
- Where: 5006 Maryland Pkwy, #18, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- When: June 3, 2025
- Demerits: 33
Crave Fried Chicken serves chicken in various ways, prepared in styles such as fried and grilled. The restaurant will remain closed until the reinspection is completed.
Violations Reported
Inspectors observed severe unsanitary conditions, including evidence of a pest infestation. The report also listed the lack of adequate refrigeration as a violation.
The food wholesome violation scored five demerits, meaning inspectors found spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated food. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods was not being followed, and they were not being cooled properly and not being stored at proper temperatures. Inspectors cited failures in labeling TCS food and items prepared for off-site sales and maintaining required records, logs, policies, and procedures.
Food items were found not to be protected from potential cross-contamination and contamination by employees and consumers.
Violations were also reported related to equipment maintenance and sanitation. A violation was noted for failing to ensure that food contact surfaces were properly cleaned and sanitized and not providing or maintaining appropriate sanitizer solutions.
Inspectors also reported the lack of effective pest control measures that restrict animals as required.
The team at Crave Fried Chicken must correct all violations before undergoing reinspection. Further, it must pass the inspection by scoring 10 or fewer demerits without any repeat violations of priority or priority foundation items.
The Southern Nevada Health District conducts routine inspections to ensure that all restaurants minimize risk factors and adhere to proper management practices.
