Cardenas Markets

4500 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89121

Passed · Oct 26, 2026 Directions
78
Fair BiteKarma score 78 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 7 of 8 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 26, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 2 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: TCS food at proper temperatures., cited 6 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 5 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 8 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 26

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
    • Critical TCS food properly cooled.
    • Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
    • Minor Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
    • Minor Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
    • Minor Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
    • Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jul 22

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
    • Minor Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • Minor Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
    • Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  5. Passed Jan 30

    Re-inspection

    1 violation, 1 critical
    • Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
  6. Passed Jan 21

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
    • Minor Restrooms, custodial areas, and premises maintained.
    • Minor Proper backflow prevention devices in place and maintained.
    • Minor Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
    • Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.

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