Nico's Mexican Restaurant

2507 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Nico's Mexican Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Observed employee prepare ready-to-eat tacos with bare hands” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Chorizo that was cooked day prior, was sitting at room temperature for about 2 hours (at time of inspection) Chorizo read at 61 degrees F. Obseved cooked bacon grease that is stored at room temperature for longer than 24 hours, that is reused for refried beans, but at room temperature as well. Ensure that all foods that are not held under cold (41 degrees F and below) or hot (135 degrees F and above) holding are time stamped with no more than 4 hours expiration time.

Trash can bags, sterilite containers, Tru Living containers, were being used for food storage. Ensure that all foods are stored in original packaging or in food grade material. Ensure that plastic containers that are meant for one time use, are discarded after product has finished (chicharron containers)

Ice machine lid is broken with cracks, where insulation of lid is beginning to be exposed. Ice machine has screws inside interior panel that is causing rust to accumulate and drip into ice. Ensure that machine is properly repaired to ensure smooth, cleanable, and non absorbent surfaces. Ensure that ice machine is cleanable along interior to remove and prevent buildup. Cardboard wrapped foil should not be used for lids of bacon grease. Ensure to use proper made lids.

No foods, ingredients, produce, coke bottle packages, etc should be stored on floor, Ensure all items are stored 6 inches or more off floor. Observed mop sink next to three compartment sink, that will have to have a splash guard built in between to prevent contamination of three compartment sink.

All personal items including but not limited to purses, sweaters, personal drinks, etc should be stored in a designated area away from food and food preparation areas.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

"commercial can liners" are currently being used to store masa. Any foods that are covered and/or stored should only be stored in food grade containers. Cooked rice was being stored in a sterilite container, which is not marked as food grade. Ensure that all foods are stored in food grade material only.

Ice machine panel has bolts that are rusty and had buildup, along with condensation dripping into ice that is served to customers. Issue was cleaned on site. Ensure to thoroughly clean all surfaces to prevent buildup and contamination of ice.

Observed personal drinks being stored on preparation table where produce is cut, and other foods are stored. Ensure there is a designated area for employee use. Ensure that all personal drinks are stored in a cup with lid and straw.

Jun 7, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Employee hands not clean

2-301.11

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Oct 6, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(C)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(1)

Jun 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(1)

Feb 28, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nico's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nico's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nico's Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed employee prepare ready-to-eat tacos with bare hands” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nico's Mexican Restaurant.

How does Nico's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Nico's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Nico's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nico's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nico's Mexican Restaurant 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 Nico's Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nico's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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