Fifteen-day-old tuna salad and ham of unverified provenance were among violations Washoe County health inspectors found at local food service facilities the week of Oct. 25-31, 2025.
Two restaurants were closed and another five received citations for violations.
Northern Nevada Public Health issues four types of inspection ratings:
- Pass: Fewer than three critical violations during inspection.
- Conditional pass: Three to five critical violations, or the same critical violation found for three consecutive routine inspections, that can be corrected immediately. The facility can stay open, and a reinspection will verify that all violations remain corrected.
- Fail: More than six critical violations that can be corrected during the inspection. The facility can stay open, and a reinspection will verify that all violations remain corrected.
- Close: Critical violations that can’t be remedied during the inspection. Facility is re-opened by NNPH after the violations are corrected.
Over 85% of food establishments in Washoe County pass their annual inspection. In addition, NNPH reports that in the 2025 fiscal year, closures or failed inspections accounted for less than 3% of annual inspections…