Guira and Tambora Restaurant

4014 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131

African

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Guira and Tambora Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Roslindale restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings on the floor in the basement. Clean to remove rodent droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report at the next inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of cat downstairs in the basement. Observed cat food cat cage and litter box. Remove all evidence of cat.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the leak. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the hood and filters. Clean to remove grease build up. Hood sticker is ok.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping clothes being stored on the counter. Provide buckets with sanitzer solution for wiping clothes.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed grease and soil build up on the interior of the hood. Clean to remove grease and soil build up. Hood sticker is ok.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a prep sink. Provide a report from a licensed plumber to install prep sink with proper air gap.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed debris and items being stored outside in the trash area. Clean and remove all items being stored outside

590.006/6-501.114-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand signage posted inside the bathrooms. Provide proper signage.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Feb 6, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: No label on condiment squeeze bottles provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Provide additional prep table for storage of foods.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Cracked tiles through out kitchen repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of walk in walls and floors in some areas soiled clean.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jul 11, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to defrost larger freezers in basement of any ice build up. Clean wire shelves in walk in in basement. Soiled. As discussed ply wood shelf will need to be painted or stained to seal to avoid bacteria groth in the wood.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Sept 2022.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the A/C and Heat vents in the ceiling in the kitchen area.

590.006/6-201.16-C

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

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers will need to be labeled as discissed in basement and cooking area.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guira and Tambora Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guira and Tambora Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guira and Tambora Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guira and Tambora Restaurant.

How does Guira and Tambora Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Guira and Tambora Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Guira and Tambora Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guira and Tambora Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guira and Tambora Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Guira and Tambora Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guira and Tambora Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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