Wolfgang Puck Restaurant at MGM Grand Shuttered by Health Department Over Violations
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand has been temporarily closed following a January 2 inspection by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) that revealed multiple health violations.
Closed Wolfgang Puck restaurant sign
The inspection uncovered serious issues in both the hot line and prep kitchen areas, which received 16 and 15 demerits respectively. Key violations included:
- Inadequate pest control measures
- Potential cross-contamination risks
- Improper food temperature maintenance
- Incorrect food thawing and cooling methods
- Improper chemical storage and identification
- Unsanitary food contact surfaces
Food inspection violations at Puck restaurant
The closure affects multiple operations within the restaurant, including:
- Main dining area
- Bar
- Server station
- Butcher shop
- Exhibition kitchen
With a total of 42 demerits, the closure was mandatory under SNHD regulations, which require shutdown at 41 demerits or when imminent health hazards are present.
Smiling man in dark blazer
Wolfgang Puck, who pioneered the celebrity chef movement in Las Vegas with Spago's opening in 1992, currently operates five restaurants in the city. The MGM Grand location, which opened in July 2023, is his latest venture.
The restaurant is expected to reopen on January 6 after addressing all violations and passing a follow-up inspection. MGM Resorts, which co-owns the establishment with Puck, has not commented on the closure.
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