The Firefely on Paradise, a popular tapas restaurant in Las Vegas, has been closed by the Southern Nevada Health District after dozens of patrons contracted Salmonella food poisoning. More than three dozen people reported becoming ill with diarrhea and vomiting after they had eaten at the restaurant. Some of them sought treatment at a hospital. Health officials listed 10 violations for a total 44 demerits on an April 26 inspection. They included: hand washing violations by food handlers and inadequate hand washing facilities; pest control problems, food not held to proper temperatures, lack of food thermometers, food that was not protected from contamination and food that was spoiled, contaminated or adulterated.  The inspection form used by the Southern Nevada Health District can be … [Read more...]