Laos Thai Street Food was ordered to shut down temporarily after health inspectors cited multiple violations on September 2. The SNHD made the decision after inspectors documented issues, including pest infestation, during a routine inspection.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 2 and may not reflect the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Laos Thai Street Food was ordered to temporarily stop food operations on September 2.
- Pest infestation and wrong TCS food temperatures were some violations observed in the routine inspection.
- The Thai food facility must address the violations before it can reopen.
Laos Thai Street Food
Thai food served at Laos Thai Street Food (Source: Facebook @Laos Thai Street Food)
- Where: 860 E Twain Ave UNIT 121, Las Vegas
- When: September 2, 2025
- Demerits: 33
The restaurant’s menu includes dishes such as pho, Pad Thai, Tom Yum Noodle Soup, and Cooked Larb Tofu.
The health officials from SNHD observed multiple health violations at the Thai food establishment this week. Based on the nature of violations, Laos Thai Street Food was instructed to cease food operations temporarily.
Inspection Findings
Laos Thai Street Food was cited for unsanitary conditions, including pest infestation. The establishment was found to be out of compliance with SNHD health permit regulations. It violated the HACCP Plan as well.
It didn’t follow the required temperature ranges for cooking and storage of TCS food items. The food establishment used equipment that was either unapproved or not maintained properly. Unapproved smallwares that were in poor repair.
The on-site health officials from SNHD observed that certain food items at the establishment were subjected to cross-contamination. Laos Thai Street Food was using and storing unlabeled chemicals. The facility lacked effective pest control measures.
The staff at Laos Thai Street Food prepared fruits and vegetables without proper washing. TCS food items at the Thai food establishment were thawed and cooled using the wrong methods.
The PIC at Laos Thai Street Food demonstrated a lack of knowledge during the routine inspection. The Las Vegas-based food facility didn’t have an effective health policy or a food handler card.
Routine inspections are conducted to monitor compliance with health codes across food establishments in Las Vegas. A failure of compliance could lead to consequences, including closures.
