Los Asados Nica
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
55
Score
Los Asados Nica appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade containers used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Lehigh Acres restaurant, which scores around 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used to store raw pork. Operator discarded container and transferred pork to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) used for clean in place equipment. Operator diluted to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with unprepped food, sanitation bucket and reach-in freezer. Operator began rearranging items for better clear access to sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles oil, containers rice and raw pork. Operator moved off ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cold pickled vegetables prepared and packed onsite lacking proper label in durable containers.
02D-03-4
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose connected to mobile unit no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buckets and utensils in handwash sink. Operator cleared. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No foods with date labels. Spoke with operator, all foods made yesterday or today, including cooked beef, cooked beef broth. Operator began labeling products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on cook line.
14-11-5
67
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Colored cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door tabletop display cooked rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding) for 3 and a half hours per operator. Operator iced down puddings and placed in larger reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. After 20 minutes temperate is 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice pudding and cream cake made yesterday at commissary per operator, not marked with dates.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Colored cutting boards.
14-09-4
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top part main reach-in cooler ; white soft cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork sausage (45F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator placed in bottom part of unit for rapid cooling - corrective action taken. Also in Glass door display cooler: cooked rice pudding (63F - Cold Holding); flan with milk (55F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Glass door display cooler: cooked rice pudding (63F - Cold Holding); flan with milk (55F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In main silver reach-in cooler, raw pork over housemade coleslaw. Operator moved pork to separate storage for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
64
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container for vinegar and onion sauce not food grade.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator put soap at sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers rice and beans stored on floor at entrance to unit.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in container rice.
14-01-5
58
Nov 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Asados Nica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Asados Nica on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Asados Nica?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade containers used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Asados Nica.
How does Los Asados Nica compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Los Asados Nica most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Los Asados Nica's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Asados Nica have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Asados Nica 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 Los Asados Nica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Asados Nica is inspected around four times per year on average.
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