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Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant

6125 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food permit appears to be expired” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
74
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
90
Nov 27, 2024
Routine
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
FOOD PERMIT APPEARS TO BE EXPIRED; FOOD PERMIT CURRENTLY POSTED REFLECTS 9/2024; ENSURE TO PAY FOR FOOD PERMIT WITHIN THE NEXT 10 BUSINESS DAYS; 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
NO DOCUMENTATION THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS AVAILABLE COULD BE PRESENTED; ENSURE THAT THERE IS AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE THAT IS PHYSICALLY PRESENT AND HAS OBTAINED A FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION; THIS WILL NEED TO BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION TO AVOID RE-INSPECTIONS AND RE-INSPECTION FEES; 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(2)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
6-202.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
17
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
ESPANOL: No se proporcionó prueba de certificación actual de administrador de alimentos en el momento de la visita. Se encontraron dos certificaciones vencidas publicadas en la pared. Asegúrese de que las certificaciones de administrador de alimentos se encuentren o se recuperen según sea necesario. ENGLISH: No proof of current food manager certification supplied at time of visit. Two expired certifications found posted on wall. Ensure food manager certifications are either located or retaken as
228.31(b)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
52
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food permit expired. Ensure food permit is renewed. **8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.**
8-301.11.1
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
74
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
78
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(6)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
58
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food permit expired. Ensure food permit is renewed. **8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.**
8-301.11.1
Medicines stored or used improperly
7-207.11(B)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food permit appears to be expired” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant.

How does Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant 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 Nikis Cafe 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 Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nikis Cafe Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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