Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop

Name: Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop
Address: 600 Hyde Park Av, Boston, MA

600 Hyde Park Av

Last inspected Apr 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed worn/scored cutting boards. Resurface or replace cutting boards.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 15, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed worn/scored cutting boards. Resurface or replace cutting boards.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 21, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 12, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean grounds around grease container. Remove all debis.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean grounds around grease container. Remove all debis.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 28, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 21, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source