Nichas

3119 Roosevelt Av, San Antonio, TX 78214

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Nichas, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “dishwashing machine not dispensing sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting Nichas on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Ensure that there is a hand sink in server area next to ice machine. Sink currently there may not be used as hand sink and service sink 5-204.11 Hand washing facilities. A hand washing facility shall be located: to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware washing areas; and in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms.

5-204.11

Bags of food such as beans, rice and flour must be placed in coverable container or resealable bag once opened.

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Observed personal items on clean dishes in dish washing are. Designate space fore employee items and ensure they are kept there.

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(F)

Ensure all food is covered and protected both inside and outside of cooler. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

When to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under subsection (b) immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single- service and single-use articles P [14] and: (1) after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; P [14] (2) after using the toilet room; P [14] (3) after caring for or handling service animals

228.44(2)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(2)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Ensure that there is a hand sink in server area next to ice machine. Sink currently there may not be used as hand sink and service sink.

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Observed personal items such as hat, sunglasses, bag, food and speaker on clean dishes and next to.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart.

4-501.114(A)

Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing.

4-904.14

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nichas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nichas on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nichas?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing machine not dispensing sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nichas.

How does Nichas compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Nichas most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Nichas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nichas have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nichas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Nichas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nichas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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