Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop

600 Hyde Park Av, Roslindale, MA 02131

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop scores about where you'd expect for a Roslindale restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed trash and unnessary equipment and chairs being stored on the back deck. Remove all items off the back porch.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed worn/scored cutting boards. Resurface or replace cutting boards.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled counters behind the flip top pizza hot holding unit and behind the grill. Clean and sanitize equipment to remove soil.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings around the mop sink. Clean to remove rodent droppings. Provide a details IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken freezer unit located out near the trash area. PIC spoke to the landlord to remove. Remove equipment and clean up around the trash area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soil located in the tray under the meat slicer. The meat slicer was clean but the tray underneath needs to be cleaned. Clean to remove soil. Observed dust on the outting covering of the van inside the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove dust build up on the fan covering.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled can opener. Clean to remove build up of soil.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed unused equipment on the back porch. Clean and remove all unused equipment and debris.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Clean grounds around grease container. Remove all debis.

590.005/5-501.111-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed can of nacho cheese stored in the reach in refrigeration unit in the original can. Provide food grade container.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mold build up on the bottom of unit and the racks inside of bottled beverage unit. Remove all plastic racks and clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings at rear dry storage area provide current pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment inside walk in cooler and below prep tables to remove visible soil. Repair opening on wall at rear storage area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No food safety certification onsite for person in charge.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non inuse equipment from rear storage area outdoor area and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Provide frequent pickup of used grease.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Dec 20, 2022

Routine

8 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Condensation hose pouring into an open container provide adequate repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food safety and allergen awareness certification expired provide

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: some squeeze bottles have no labels provide with ingredient name.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: No covers on some stored foods inside refrigerator provide.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor soiled below cooking equipment and prep areas clean. Some floor tiles missing and worn replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty containers from exterior grounds.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Dial at grill area missing replace.

590.004/4-101.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Sides inbetween and backsplash soiled clean.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jul 18, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Meatballs in hot holding between 101 and 116F. PIC removed and will reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed date mark the sliced meats. Review hand out on email.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop.

How does Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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