"A long-standing, Hawaii-style restaurant in Las Vegas located inside the California Hotel & Casino closed last week after the health department cited over 30 violations, including issues with hand-washing and unsanitary food surfaces. Aloha Specialties, a celebrated eatery that was Vegas' first beef jerky store after it opened in 1980, was shut down by the Southern Nevada Health District after an inspection on Jan. 13 discovered a slew of health violations."
"Located on the mezzanine level of the California Hotel & Casino and lined with umbrellas and wicker chairs, Aloha Specialties has been celebrated for its Hawaii-inspired dishes, such as teriyaki plates, rice bowls and its Chicken Tou Saimin. For decades, Aloha Specialties remained a darling of restaurant reviewers and food bloggers. Following a renovation in 2016, Eater extolled: "Where would the 'Ninth Island' be without Aloha Specialties?""
Aloha Specialties, a Hawaii-style restaurant on the California Hotel & Casino mezzanine, was closed after a Southern Nevada Health District inspection on Jan. 13 found 31 demerits. Violations included permitting problems, unsanitary food surfaces, pest control issues, and food handlers not properly washing hands. The restaurant is not operated by the casino, and the third-party operator did not respond to inquiries. Aloha Specialties opened in 1980 as Las Vegas' first beef jerky store and is known for teriyaki plates, rice bowls and Chicken Tou Saimin. The restaurant received a C rating in 2016 and an A rating in 2025 following a 2016 renovation.
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