Nickolas'

69-45 51 Avenue, Queens, NY 11377

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Nickolas' stretching back to 2022. Nickolas' was last inspected on Apr 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Mar 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Sep 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

10F

Dec 14, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nickolas' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nickolas' on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nickolas'?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nickolas'.

How does Nickolas' compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nickolas' most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Nickolas''s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nickolas' have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nickolas' 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 Nickolas' inspected?

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

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