Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop in ROSLINDALE, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

ROSLINDALE, MA - Nicholas Sub & Pizza Shop received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.

Situated at 600 HYDE PARK AV, the establishment is part of Roslindale's active food service sector. The Roslindale area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved certified food protection manager. Inspectors documented: (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C). The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Language barriers without proper training can lead to misunderstandings.

The second violation related to equipment maintenance. Inspectors documented: (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C). Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.

The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Frequency-Removal (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The fourth violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The fifth violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Controlling Pests (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The sixth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.