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NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
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NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 06/07/2024
Score 94
15 Observed employee prepare ready-to-eat tacos with bare hands. Corrective Actions: FOOD EMPLOYEES may not contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands and shall use suitable UTENSILS such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing EQUIPMENT. 3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods.
14 Employee preparing food entered kitchen and did not wash hands prior. Same employee wore gloves without hand washing, then switched tasks with gloves on. Corrective Actions: When switching tasks, employees are to wash hands prior to food preparation and glove usage. 2-301.11 Clean Condition--hands and arms. 3-304.15(A) Gloves single use.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 02/07/2024
Score 98
39 Ensure all scoopers are stored with their handles upright, above the top of food. 3-304.12(A) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under subsection (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. *********************************** Asegúrese de que todas las cucharas estén guardadas con los mangos en posición vertical, por encima de la parte superior de la comida. 3-304.12(A) Utensilios en uso, almacenamiento entre usos. Durante las pausas en la preparación o dispensación de alimentos, los utensilios de preparación y dispensación de alimentos deberán almacenarse, excepto como se especifica en la subsección (B) de esta sección, en la comida con sus asas por encima de la parte superior de la comida y el recipiente.
35 Ensure employees remove jewelry around wrists and hands prior to food preparation. Only simple wedding bands are allowed to be worn. 2-303.11 Jewelry Prohibition. ***************************************** Asegúrese de que los empleados se quiten las joyas alrededor de las muñecas y las manos antes de preparar la comida. Sólo se permiten anillos de boda sencillos. 2-303.11 Prohibición de joyería.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 10/06/2023
Score 88
15 Observed employee prepare ready-to-eat tacos with bare hands. Corrective Actions: Do not prepare ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Use tongs, gloves, spatulas as barriers. As per: 3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods. ****************************************** Empleado observado prepara tacos listos para comer con las manos desnudas. Acciones correctivas: No prepare alimentos listos para comer con las manos desnudas. Utilice pinzas, guantes, espátulas como barreras. Según: 3-301.11(B) Contacto de las manos desnudas con alimentos listos para comer.
41 Observed bulk containers without common food name. Corrective Actions: Ensure that bulk containers are labeled with food name. As per: 3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.. ************************************* Contenedores a granel observados sin nombre de alimento común. Acciones correctivas: Asegúrese de que los contenedores a granel estén etiquetados con el nombre del alimento. Según: 3-302.12 Recipientes para almacenamiento de alimentos, identificados con el nombre común del alimento.
2 Observed food items stored in portable cooler and on wire rack with temperatures above 41F. Corrective Actions: Food items must maintain cold hold temperature of 41F or below. When using ice, at least 3/4 of the exterior of the container must be covered in ice. As per: 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). ************************************************* Los alimentos observados se almacenaron en una hielera portátil y sobre una rejilla con temperaturas superiores a 41 °F. Acciones correctivas: Los alimentos deben mantener una temperatura de conservación en frío de 41 °F o menos. Cuando se utiliza hielo, al menos 3/4 del exterior del recipiente deben estar cubiertos de hielo. Según: 3-501.16(A)(2) Retención en frío (41°F/45°F o menos).
28 Observed food items in cold hold unit not discarded on the day indicated on container. Corrective Actions: Food items can only be stored for up to 7 days. Food must be discarded at the end of day on the 7th day. As per: 3-501.17(C) Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food. 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. *********************************************** Los alimentos observados en la unidad de conservación en frío no se descartaron el día indicado en el contenedor. Acciones correctivas: Los alimentos solo se pueden almacenar hasta por 7 días. Los alimentos deben desecharse al final del séptimo día. Según: 3-501.17(C) Fecha que marca los ingredientes combinados para alimentos RTE/TCS. 3-501.17(A) Marcado de la fecha de preparación de alimentos RTE/TCS en el sitio.
29 Ensure all refrigerators and freezers are equipped with internal thermometers. As per: 4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible. ************************************************ Asegúrese de que todos los refrigeradores y congeladores estén equipados con termómetros internos. Según: 4-302.12(A) Termómetros para alimentos proporcionados y accesibles.
39 Observed dirty container where clean utensils are stored. Ladles stored away while still wet. Corrective Actions: Clean container where utensils are stored. All dishes/utensils must be air dried prior to storage. As per: 4-903.11(A)(1) Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location. 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph (A) of this subsection and shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. ********************************************* Se observa recipiente sucio donde se guardan utensilios limpios. Los cucharones se guardan mientras aún están húmedos. Acciones Correctivas: Limpiar el recipiente donde se guardan los utensilios. Todos los platos/utensilios deben secarse al aire antes de guardarlos. Según: 4-903.11(A)(1) Los equipos y utensilios limpios, la ropa de cama lavada y los artículos de un solo servicio y de un solo uso se almacenarán en un lugar limpio y seco. 4-903.11(B)(1) Los equipos y utensilios limpios se almacenarán según lo especificado en el párrafo (A) de esta subsección y se almacenarán en una posición de autodrenaje que permita el secado al aire.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 06/09/2023
Score 97
10 OBSERVED SANITIZING COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMP SINK WITH SOAP, BLEACH, AND WATER. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING METHOD IS AS FOLLOWS: WASH WITH SOAPY WATER, RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER, SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE BLEACH SOLUTION WITH CONCENTRATION OF 50 - 100 PPM. 3 SINK DISHWASHING METHOD GIVEN TO PIC. AS PER: 4-703.11(C)(1) After being cleaned food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized an exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a CHLORINE SOLUTION. 4-703.11(C)(2) After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 seconds for a CHLORINE SOLUTION of 50 mg/L.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 02/28/2023
Score 95
2 Observed chopped food items on ice with temperatures above 41F. Ice was melted and pans full of water. Corrective Actions: Ensure all food items on ice maintains temperature of 41F or below. Constantly replace melted ice in containers. As per: 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).
32 Observed masa stored in scented drawstring trash bags. Corrective Actions: Do not use trash bags to store food. Use clear bags approved for food use. As per: 4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 11/22/2022
Score 95
18 Observed: Dish soap and disinfectant spray bottles stored next to a bucket of potatoes with no lid. Corrective Action: Store chemical bottles in a designated area away from food, food preparation and clean utensils. As per: 7-202.12(A) Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals used properly.
32 Observed: HEB t-shirt bags used to store meat. Corrective Action: Stop use of shopping bags to store meat. Use materials that are approved for food use. As per: 4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 07/22/2022
Score 97
2 Observed cold hold salsa and chicken ice bath with ice melted reading at 78F. Items had not been out of temperature for more then 4 hours. Ice was restocked in ice bath to hold 41F. Ensure when using ice baths to replace ice to maintain 41F. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 02/22/2022
Score 92
2 Vegetables in cold hold ice bath reading 54F due possibly to ice melted. Ensure to replace ice upon melting in ice bath to keep a temperature of 41F. Vegetables not left out of temperature for more then 4 hours. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below).
18 Three compartment sink sanitizing solution (bleach/water) tested and received a reading of 25ppm. Ensure sanitizing solution is 50-110ppm. 4-501.114(F)(2) Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria.
33 Observed second compartment of three compartment sink containing sanitizer. Ensure sanitizer is in third compartment if three compartment sink. Ensure to wash, rinse and sanitize in correct order. Gave establishment handout of wash, rinse sanitize procedures. 4-603.16 Rinsing procedures. 4-301.12(A) Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirements.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 10/19/2021
Score 97
32 Observed tortillas stored in washcloth. Ensure food contact surfaces are food grade and designed/constructed as per; * 228.101(a) Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion- resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
37 Observed food stored in fridge without cover. Ensure stored food is covered. 228.149(f)(9) Protective cover or device.
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 06/09/2021
Score 90
18 Observed chemical sanitizing solution bucket stored next to clean dishes. Ensure chemical sanitizing solution is stored below and away from clean dishes. * 228.203 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored properly.
45 Observed employee items in prep station. Ensure employee items are in a designated, labeled employee items spot under and away from prep areas. 228.183(a) Areas for employees--location.
32 Observed dough stored in plastic "thank you" bag. Ensure food is stored in approved, food grade containers/bags as per: * 228.101(a) Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion- resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
9 Observed cornbread stored next to raw meat. Ensure cornbread is stored above raw meat. * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display.
41 Observed bins of flour without labels. Ensure bins of flour are labeled with identifying label. 228.66(b) Food storage containers, identified with common name of food..
NICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2507 PLEASANTON RD
San Antonio , TX 78221
Date: 01/05/2021
Score 91
33 Establishment was filling one compartment of the 3 compartment sink with both soap and sanitizing solution. Ensure the third compartment of three compartment sink is filled with the correct 50-100ppm bleach/water solution only. NEVER MIX BLEACH SOLUTION WITH SOAP THIS DOES NOT SANITIZE EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVELY. * 228.111(g) Warewashing equipment, cleaning agents.
29 Establishment does not have test strips. Ensure test strips are readily available. * 228.108(e) Sanitizing solutions, testing devices.
36 Observes wiping cloths in sanitizing solution of 200ppm. Ensure concentration of bleach/water is 50-100ppm. 228.68(d)(2)(A) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored.
21 Establishment does not have a certified food manager. Ensure to acquire food manager certification. * 228.33(b) At least one certified food protection manager must be employed by each establishment.
22 Establishment does not have food handers on site. Ensure to acquire food handler certification. * 228.33(c) Food Handler Training criteria.

NOTE: The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District presents food establishment "Inspection Scores" calculated from a perfect 100 score minus any identified violations and subsequent demerits. The demerits system is computed based upon the number of violations found during a regular food establishment inspection. There are three categories of demerits and each are assigned a demerit score of 3, 2 or 1 points. A total demerit score of zero (0) indicates no violations were noted at the time of the inspection and is therefore reflected in a calculated "Inspections Score" of 100. It should be noted that a score of zero (0) demerits or a calculated "Inspection Score" of 100 does not mean that absolute perfect conditions exist at a facility/restaurant, and should not be the basis for any expectation by visitors. Scores and demerits listed on this site only represent the state of the facility/restaurant at the time of inspection.

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