In what is believed to be the first time a celebrity chef’s Las Vegas restaurant has ever been closed by the health department, the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand was shuttered following a routine Jan. 2 inspection that turned up multiple frightening findings. It is expected to reopen on Monday. The Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has been closed since Jan. 2. (Image: MGM Resorts, graphic by Casino.org) The upscale eatery’s hot line (where hot food is cooked) and prep kitchen (where ingredients are prepared) were the main culprits. The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) gave them 16 and 15 demerits, respectively, while five other related operations received 0-3. Both the hot line and prep kitchen received demerits for “effective pest control measures” and “food protected from potential cross-contamination by employees and consumers.” In addition, the hot line received demerits for “food at proper temperatures,” and the prep kitchen received… Read More
Category: Las Vegas, Restaurants
Source: Casino.org
