5660 E. Broadway

Nico’s Mexican Food (March)

5660 E. Broadway

  • History: Failed an inspection in September 2011, but has received mostly “good” ratings since.
  • What the inspector saw: Seven critical violations were noted during a March 15 inspection, earning the restaurant a “provisional” rating. Violations included unsafe holding temperatures, no date markings, items stored as clean that were encrusted in food debris, and cleaning supplies stored on a shelf next to dried chilis.
  • Follow-up: Passed March 25.
  • Response: Neither the owner nor manager could be reached for comment.

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