Al's Café
The health department has logged seven inspections at Al's Café, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Al's Café's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al's Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al's Café on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al's Café?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al's Café.
How does Al's Café compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Al's Café most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Al's Café's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Al's Café have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al's Café 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's Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al's Café is inspected around two times per year on average.