Nick's Pizza and Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
58
Score
Nick's Pizza and Seafood, located at 1143 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection identified one major and nine minor violations, including issues with drying mops, hair restraints, and toilet room enclosures. Across its 15 recorded inspections, Nick's Pizza and Seafood has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 25, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 14, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 22, 2026 Inspection
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
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
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: The bathroom door is not self-closing/ provide a self-closing door.
590.006/6-202.14-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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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