NICO'S MEXICAN FOOD
1226 E FLORENCE BLVD, CASA GRANDE, AZ
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Food Inspection
- Result
- S
- Risk category
- Risk 3
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Pinal County, AZ
Violations (2)
- 3-303.11Critical
3-303.11 Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (P) After use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of FOOD such as melons or FISH, PACKAGED FOODS such as canned BEVERAGES, or cooling coils and tubes of EQUIPMENT, ice may not be used as FOOD. Observed a can of energy drink being stored in the ice maker for the fountain drinks. PIC confirmed the beverage belongs to the employee. Employee placed the can in the ice in order to keep it cool. EHS educated PIC and employee of contamination exposure. Informed PIC the ice must now be discarded and the container cleaned and sanitized before they can serve any ice to consumers. PIC understood and began emptying the container of all ice.
3-303.11 Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (P) After use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of FOOD such as melons or FISH, PACKAGED FOODS such as canned BEVERAGES, or cooling coils and tubes of EQUIPMENT, ice may not be used as FOOD. Observed a can of energy drink being stored in the ice maker for the fountain drinks. PIC confirmed the beverage belongs to the employee. Employee placed the can in the ice in order to keep it cool. EHS educated PIC and employee of contamination exposure. Informed PIC the ice must now be discarded and the container cleaned and sanitized before they can serve any ice to consumers. PIC understood and began emptying the container of all ice.
Priority
- 5-501.115
5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures(C) GREASE TRAP- Observed accumulation of residue outside the grease receptacle, which could attract pests. Person in charge was made aware and stated that the area would be cleaned.
5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures(C) GREASE TRAP- Observed accumulation of residue outside the grease receptacle, which could attract pests. Person in charge was made aware and stated that the area would be cleaned.
Core
Source: Pinal County, AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.