Taru

4480 Spring Mountain Rd #500, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Passed re-check · May 12, 2026 Directions
59
Poor BiteKarma score 59 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected May 12, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible., cited 3 times, plus 11 other repeat issues.
  • #16 in Las Vegas's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 12

    Re-inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Mar 23

    Routine Inspection

    17 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Commercially manufactured food from approved source with required labels. Parasite destruction as required. Time temperature control for safety (TCS) food received at proper temperature.
    • Critical Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
    • Minor Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
    • Minor Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
    • Minor TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
    • Minor Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
    • Minor Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
    • Minor Grade card posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required.
    • Minor TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
    • 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 Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
    • Minor Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • Minor Non-TCS food labeled and within shelf-life. Food stored off the floor. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
    • Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
    • Minor Signs and certifications as required.
    • Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jun 26

    Routine Inspection

    12 violations
    • Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
    • Minor Grade card posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required.
    • Minor Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
    • Minor TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
    • Minor TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
    • Minor Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • Minor Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
    • Minor Signs and certifications as required.
    • Minor Restrooms, custodial areas, and premises maintained.
    • Minor Ware washing facilities maintained. Wiping cloths properly stored; test strips available.
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Jun 13

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
    • Minor Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • Minor Ware washing facilities maintained. Wiping cloths properly stored; test strips available.
    • Minor Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
    • Minor TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
    • Minor Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
    • Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • Minor Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.

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