Nick's Pizza and Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Nick's Pizza and Seafood has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths use limitation”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Nick's Pizza and Seafood on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large Rodents dropping observed downstairs in the basement area kitchedn under the 3 bay sink pizza oven / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods/salt sugar mariana sauce/provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin.Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in the basement area.Hang mops to dry to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Foods containers observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation
590.003/3-305.14-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken observed in the walking cooler at 140F after 30 minutes. PIC to review cooling methods and time frame.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged missing ceiling tile/ clean ceiling vent in the restroom and kitchen Front door/ provide door sweep to remove all daylight
590.006/6-201.17-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: The bathroom door is not self-closing/ provide a self-closing door.
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Aug 18, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left ournon counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
82
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from 12/2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of fish and other meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door upright freezer with frost buid-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions located in the basement area observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the singel door upright freezer on the first floor with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions located in the basement area observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the singel door upright freezer on the first floor with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of soda observed being stored directly next to the basement mop sink with no type of protective barrier. Provide or relocate.
590.003/3-305.12-C
95
May 25, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below 3 bay sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthoood filter parts loose repair.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of mice droppings on paper product storage shelving clean sanitize and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard at area has opening and ceiling repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Inuse wiping cloth stored on counter no sanitizer provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation tube dripping into sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace rusty shelving inside walk in cooler.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking and prep area equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove grease soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nick's Pizza and Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nick's Pizza and Seafood on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nick's Pizza and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nick's Pizza and Seafood.
How does Nick's Pizza and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Nick's Pizza and Seafood most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Nick's Pizza and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nick's Pizza and Seafood have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nick's Pizza and Seafood 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 Nick's Pizza and Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nick's Pizza and Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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