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NICOLE'S PIZZA

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 25, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Back Bay (Orange Line)

Address
639 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
92 inspections
51 failures
License
License #21851
Last inspected: August 25, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The Avantco single door refrigeration unit is not operating.Repair Unit is empty Upon re-inspection PIC stating compressor is on order Will provide invoice when repaired. | 590...
FAIL August 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The Avantco single door refrigeration unit is not operating.Repair Unit is empty | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the 2 door true freez...
PASS March 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC Upon re-inspection PIC stating smoke test was completed...
FAIL March 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC Upon re-inspection PIC stating smoke test was completed...
FAIL March 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures A...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): The hood filters above the char broiler observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Handsink at the sandwich station is not operati...
FAIL February 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): The hood filters above the char broiler observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Handsink at the sandwich station is not operati...
PASS April 19, 2024 at 5:54 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the can rack to remove built up soils. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There is evidence of rodent activity in the basement storage.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspec...
FAIL April 10, 2024 at 6:02 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the can rack to remove built up soils. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There is evidence of rodent activity in the basement storage.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspec...
PASS January 29, 2024 at 6:58 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): There is evidence of rodent activity observed.provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection The current pest report was reviewed Possible access points were observed by the service ...
FAIL January 12, 2024 at 6:37 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Quats test kit ion site. (test done using the inspectors test kit) | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Handsink in the basement prep observed leakin...
FAIL January 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Quats test kit ion site. (test done using the inspectors test kit) | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Handsink in the basement prep observed leakin...
PASS September 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers of food in freezer observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Co...
FAIL September 12, 2023 at 3:54 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers of food in freezer observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Co...
PASS March 7, 2023 at 7:32 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Items in freezer stored uncovered. Cover to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (...
FAIL February 27, 2023 at 7:46 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Items in freezer stored uncovered. Cover to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (...
PASS October 19, 2022 at 3:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw steak stored above ready to eat items in grill line drawer. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hoods a...
FAIL October 12, 2022 at 6:35 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw steak stored above ready to eat items in grill line drawer. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hoods a...
PASS June 1, 2022 at 6:43 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease container is full and needs to be cleaned. Remove grease and provide letter with from company stating they service the location.
FAIL May 18, 2022 at 3:19 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items stored on ground in walk in freezer. Elevate to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold H...
FAIL May 11, 2022 at 6:11 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items stored on ground in walk in freezer. Elevate to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold H...
PASS March 2, 2022 at 8:00 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles on production line without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
FAIL February 23, 2022 at 7:53 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles on production line without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
PASS December 15, 2021 at 5:08 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the interiors of the cook line reach in units. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Remove peeling pai...
FAIL December 1, 2021 at 6:06 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the interiors of the cook line reach in units. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Remove peeling pai...
PASS July 26, 2021 at 6:10 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in freezer observed stored directly on the floor.Elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. Clean & organize freezer | 590.0...
FAIL July 13, 2021 at 6:19 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in freezer observed stored directly on the floor.Elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. Clean & organize freezer | 590.0...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above the char broiler observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Light observed not operating above the char broiler.Repair/replac...
FAIL January 5, 2021 at 6:23 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above the char broiler observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Light observed not operating above the char broiler.Repair/replac...
PASS August 6, 2020 at 6:56 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 2 open top reach in units not operating(pizza prep./salad unit)Repair. PIC utilizing alternate refrigeration PIC states repairs are scheduled for 7.21.20 Upon re-inspection the...
FAIL July 29, 2020 at 6:28 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Open bag of flour observed with large tear stored on the basement floor next to the mixer.Discard flour. Store items at least 6 inches off the floor | 590.003/3-501....
FAIL July 20, 2020 at 5:33 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Open bag of flour observed with large tear stored on the basement floor next to the mixer.Discard flour. Store items at least 6 inches off the floor | 590.003/3-501....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 12, 2020 at 4:42 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer with wiping cloths in all cook/prep locations. PIC correcting | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Con...
FAIL March 2, 2020 at 4:37 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer with wiping cloths in all cook/prep locations. PIC correcting | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Con...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 25, 2019 at 5:44 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): chopped lettuce and hummus 58 degrees | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): provide...
FAIL October 17, 2019 at 2:35 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): chopped lettuce and hummus 58 degrees | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): provide...
PASS May 15, 2019 at 4:36 PM
15 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly wrap all foods in 1 door freezer remove all frozen food items with freezer burn store all opened bulk food bags in covered...
FAIL May 8, 2019 at 4:20 PM
15 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly wrap all foods in 1 door freezer remove all frozen food items with freezer burn store all opened bulk food bags in covered...
PASS December 11, 2018 at 5:50 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: kitchen/clean interior/exterior of all reach in units kitchen/clean all shelving to remove dust clean top and sides of pizza oven | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: basement/resurface...
FAIL December 4, 2018 at 6:54 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bulk food bins/remove cups/provide scoop with handle kitchen/remove utenils from stagnate water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Faci...
FAIL November 20, 2018 at 4:02 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bulk food bins/remove cups/provide scoop with handle kitchen/remove utenils from stagnate water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Faci...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 21, 2018 at 5:56 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace all worn/torn door gaskets | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean lower pizza warmer shelf clean interior/exterior of cooking equipment/reach in units and grill drawers clean top of...
FAIL June 14, 2018 at 6:06 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken/chic peas/50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: hot line/repair one door freezer | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair R...
FAIL June 6, 2018 at 3:21 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken/chic peas/50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: hot line/repair one door freezer | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair R...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 19, 2017 at 6:28 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw Chicken wings 55-58F raw steak tips 54F held in unit overnight per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.PIC discarded items. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed personal beverage on pizza prep table.D...
FAIL July 5, 2017 at 3:46 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw Chicken wings 55-58F raw steak tips 54F held in unit overnight per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.PIC discarded items. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed personal beverage on pizza prep table.D...
PASS January 13, 2017 at 7:16 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Multiple refrigeration units missing internal thermometers.Provide | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Observed visible grease build up on the floor next to the fryers.Clean to remove. | ...
FAIL January 5, 2017 at 6:06 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Multiple refrigeration units missing internal thermometers.Provide | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Observed visible grease build up on the floor next to the fryers.Clean to remove. | ...
PASS June 23, 2016 at 6:25 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Bulk storage bin scoop is broken.Replace | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Lower shelf with grill at hot line with rust.Repair/resurface Lower shelf of slicer table rusty.Repair/resurface | 15-4...
FAIL June 16, 2016 at 3:54 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced ham 51F Sliced salami 50F Sliced turkey 50F Sliced American and Provolone 52F Sliced Roast beef 51F Grape leaves 61F for over 2 hours Unit 54F.Maintain all cold holding 41F or below . PIC voluntarily dispose...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department