Washoe County health inspectors find eggy gloves, DIY utensils
Eggy gloves, improper cleaning and sanitizing issues were among violations cited at five Reno restaurants in late October. 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 reopened 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. Here is a sampling of violations found Oct. 19-25, 2026 by Washoe County health inspectors. Reno-Sparks locations with failed health inspections EGG ROLL KING 194 Lemmon Drive Improper materials: The restaurant used a non-approved homemade food utensil. The facility created a piece of wood
