Nico Restaurant
Latest: FAIL
November 21, 2025
Address
417 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
45 inspections
20 failures
License
License #31037
Last inspected: November 21, 2025
Inspection History (45 most recent)
FAIL
November 21, 2025
at 2:09 PM
21 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and keep accessible | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstra...
FAIL
November 20, 2025
at 5:14 PM
21 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and keep accessible | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstra...
PASS
December 16, 2024
at 2:21 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 28, 2024
at 7:50 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post a copy of your current food safety / allergen awareness certificates in a conspicupous location of the restaurant as discussed | L2 - : Unpaid fees for the 2024 City of Boston...
FAIL
February 21, 2024
at 8:09 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post a copy of your current food safety / allergen awareness certificates in a conspicupous location of the restaurant as discussed | L2 - : Unpaid fees for the 2024 City of Boston...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 28, 2023
at 6:12 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
FAIL
August 10, 2023
at 6:30 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 9, 2022
at 12:24 AM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all exposed foods such as salami's and cheeses are properly covered during extended periods of refrigeration to reduce potential contaminati...
PASS
December 22, 2021
at 4:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): No dates last served on shell fish tags. Provide proper dating on all shellfish tags. | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitiz...
FAIL
December 16, 2021
at 7:34 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): No dates last served on shell fish tags. Provide proper dating on all shellfish tags. | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitiz...
PASS
October 2, 2020
at 4:34 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): The outdoor storage freezers are unlocked. Keep the freezers locked. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The sm...
FAIL
September 22, 2020
at 7:29 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): The outdoor storage freezers are unlocked. Keep the freezers locked. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The sm...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 12, 2019
at 6:43 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): There is no evidence that employees are trained in employee illness policy. Provide training. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no proced...
FAIL
November 6, 2019
at 6:17 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): There is no evidence that employees are trained in employee illness policy. Provide training. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no proced...
PASS
March 29, 2019
at 3:48 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The sauce made earlier in the day is cooling on the floor. Store elevated and cool properly (the sauce was 100F because it was made two hours earlier. The manager reheated the sauce and will cool it down properly) | 08-3-30...
FAIL
March 22, 2019
at 5:16 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The sauce made earlier in the day is cooling on the floor. Store elevated and cool properly (the sauce was 100F because it was made two hours earlier. The manager reheated the sauce and will cool it down properly) | 08-3-30...
PASS
November 27, 2018
at 6:45 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are some potaotes and dry goods in the back area. Keep all the items protected and locked when stored in this area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The low temperature dishwasher was setup wit...
FAIL
November 20, 2018
at 5:57 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are some potaotes and dry goods in the back area. Keep all the items protected and locked when stored in this area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The low temperature dishwasher was setup wit...
PASS
June 8, 2018
at 1:25 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The sauce made earlier in the day stored at room temperature the sauce needs to be stored either hot or quickly cooled and stored cold. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The ...
FAIL
June 6, 2018
at 4:16 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The sauce made earlier in the day stored at room temperature the sauce needs to be stored either hot or quickly cooled and stored cold. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The ...
PASS
November 9, 2017
at 4:48 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all items from the outdoor shed / Shed is not properly permitted for use and accessory by the building department / All items must be stored inside the establishment / Building must approve the shed | 14-4...
FAIL
November 6, 2017
at 1:19 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all items from the outdoor shed / Shed is not properly permitted for use and accessory by the building department / All items must be stored inside the establishment / Building must approve the shed | 14-4...
PASS
January 20, 2017
at 1:48 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of canned tomatoes stored outside / Remove and properly store. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Canned goods have condensation on exterior of cans and the boxes they're store in. / Provide proper p...
FAIL
January 11, 2017
at 2:26 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of canned tomatoes stored outside / Remove and properly store. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Canned goods have condensation on exterior of cans and the boxes they're store in. / Provide proper p...
PASS
March 7, 2016
at 7:28 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Meatballs in top reach 67F / Cooked yesterday / Educate all staff on proper cooling methods and ensure cooling is properly monitored. Meatballs have been voluntarily disposed of as they have been out of temperature for an un...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 26, 2016
at 7:14 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Meatballs in top reach 67F / Cooked yesterday / Educate all staff on proper cooling methods and ensure cooling is properly monitored. Meatballs have been voluntarily disposed of as they have been out of temperature for an un...
FAIL
February 17, 2016
at 4:43 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Meatballs in top reach 67F / Cooked yesterday / Educate all staff on proper cooling methods and ensure cooling is properly monitored. Meatballs have been voluntarily disposed of as they have been out of temperature for an un...
PASS
May 26, 2015
at 5:05 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide disclosure on menu
FAIL
May 18, 2015
at 6:57 PM
8 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover fresh seafood in the refrigeration units during extended periods of refrigeration storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL
May 11, 2015
at 6:15 PM
8 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover fresh seafood in the refrigeration units during extended periods of refrigeration storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
PASS
May 23, 2014
at 5:31 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide a proper barrier for the hand sink / ice machine at the bar - current barrier is visible soiled and appears to be uncleanable | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide proper disclosure / remin...
FAIL
May 9, 2014
at 5:23 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Store all raw poultry under ready to eat foods in the refrigeration units - segtragate raw poultry in the sandwich at the cooking line from ready to eat foods - potential dripping of blood from raw poultry when ...
FAIL
May 2, 2014
at 3:48 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Store all raw poultry under ready to eat foods in the refrigeration units - segtragate raw poultry in the sandwich at the cooking line from ready to eat foods - potential dripping of blood from raw poultry when ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 8, 2013
at 4:44 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace missing ceiling tiles | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Food Manager and Food Allergy training certificates.
FAIL
September 26, 2013
at 10:48 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace missing ceiling tiles | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Food Manager and Food Allergy training certificates.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 12, 2012
at 4:42 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean tonic hose holders. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for hand...
FAIL
April 5, 2012
at 9:58 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean tonic hose holders. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for hand...
PASS
April 15, 2011
at 4:42 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove milk containers from ice bin at bar | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: kitchen/replace all worn white cutting...
FAIL
April 11, 2011
at 12:50 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove milk containers from ice bin at bar | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: kitchen/replace all worn white cutting...
PASS
July 10, 2009
at 1:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 27, 2008
at 4:54 PM
0 violations