Nick's

4590 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Nick's has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Nick's 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 8, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager certification expired provide current certification.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove grease spills.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Cleans and inbetween of cooking line equipment to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood expired 11/2025 . Hood is scheduled to be cleaned on 12/12/25. Please send photo of the hood sticker after the inspection.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood expired 11/2025 . Hood is scheduled to be cleaned on 12/12/25. Please send photo of the hood sticker after the inspection.

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings in the back room. Please remove all new and old rodent droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report at the time of the inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the floor under the stove and fryolator. Clean to remove grease build up.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired at the end of April. PIC stated the company is scheduled to come out on May 14th. Clean hood filters and update sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Aug 2024. Observed heavy grease build up on the inside of the hood. Contact hood company to clean and updated the hood sticker. Owner contacted hood company and they are scheduled for Oct 28th.

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker as been expired since Jan 2024. PIC stated they were scheduled to come out yesterday and never showed up. PIC reached out to the hood company during the inspection company stated they will be out on Wednesday May 29th. Clean to remove grease build up on the interior and exterior of the hood. Please email a picture of the updated hood sticker on May 29th to theresa.hickey@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed without date marking. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease container outside observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Oct 27, 2022

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean attached hood/registers/clean ceiling tiles/fans/walls/floor.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: provide food grade containers for all opened bulk food bags

590.003/3-305.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: seal all rusty shelving/repair all defective doorgaskets/

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: replace or seal rusted mixer

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean walkin/reachins/shelving/sinks/pipes/grease trap/cooking equipment/gaskets in walkin/mop sink/

590.004/4-602.13-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: provide pest control report due to evidence of mice droppings and fruit flies.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: replace worn/stained ceiling tiles

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nick's?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nick's.

How does Nick's compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Nick's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Nick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nick's 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 Nick's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nick's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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