Al-Wadi Restaurant

1249 Vfw Pw, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Al-Wadi Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average West Roxbury facility scores 88, putting Al-Wadi Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Rodent bait stations (p)

Inspector notes: What appears to be open blocks of poison behind the cookingline. Discontinue and ensure all poison is stored in tamper proof bait station.

590.007/7-206.12-P

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Corner of the ice machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out oin counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Drainage tube from walk-in cooler and ice machine emptying into the preparation sink. Discontinue and relocate drainage tubes to prevent any tyipe of contamination.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ice/frost build-up observed on the back of the compressor of the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink observed with plastic tubing utilixzed for draining. Remove

590.006/6-501.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Plastic squeeze bottles missing proper lables. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm-OK

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly Can opener with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with single use utensils stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Nov 22, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at the handsink not operating.Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Items in the walkin freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Aug 3, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: The hood vents are due for a clenaing. Have the vents cleaned. There is some grease buildup on the fryers. Clean to remove There is grease buildup on the exterior of the grease trap. Clean to remvoe. There is debris along the wall in the dish area. Clean.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outdoor enclosure (c)

Inspector notes: There are extra pieces of equipment in the trash area. Have items removed. There is an area of overgrown weeds in the trash area that is where the reports are citing the rat activity. Clear out the area so they can treat for rodents.

590.005/5-501.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: The floor in the dish area has missing grout and loose tiles. Resurface or replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al-Wadi Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al-Wadi Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al-Wadi Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al-Wadi Restaurant.

How does Al-Wadi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?

Al-Wadi Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Roxbury average of 88.

Has Al-Wadi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al-Wadi Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Al-Wadi Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Al-Wadi Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al-Wadi Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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