Nicks Pizza Lounge

292 East Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Nicks Pizza Lounge appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from five to seven.

Across the inspection history, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Nicks Pizza Lounge's latest score of 47 falls below the Bronx average of 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jan 17, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Aug 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nicks Pizza Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicks Pizza Lounge on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nicks Pizza Lounge?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nicks Pizza Lounge.

How does Nicks Pizza Lounge compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Nicks Pizza Lounge most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Nicks Pizza Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nicks Pizza Lounge have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nicks Pizza Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Nicks Pizza Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nicks Pizza Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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