Al-Wadi Restaurant
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 28, 2025
Address
1249 VFW PW
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Inspection History
57 inspections
26 failures
License
License #68660
Last inspected: October 28, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 28, 2025
at 6:31 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Plastic squeeze bottles missing proper lables. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean...
FAIL
October 22, 2025
at 12:53 AM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Plastic squeeze bottles missing proper lables. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean...
PASS
October 18, 2024
at 7:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm-OK | 590.004/4-601.1...
FAIL
October 10, 2024
at 12:37 AM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm-OK | 590.004/4-601.1...
PASS
December 1, 2023
at 8:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walkin freezer ob...
FAIL
November 22, 2023
at 12:36 AM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walkin freezer ob...
PASS
August 10, 2022
at 2:41 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): 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 r...
FAIL
August 3, 2022
at 7:31 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): 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 r...
PASS
October 22, 2021
at 4:20 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temperature dish machines located in warewashing area and bar area reading sanitizer @ 0ppm. PIC contacte...
FAIL
October 13, 2021
at 6:48 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temperature dish machines located in warewashing area and bar area reading sanitizer @ 0ppm. PIC contacte...
PASS
November 12, 2020
at 7:39 PM
17 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide allergen certificate for certified food manager | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): properly cover all foods in...
FAIL
November 5, 2020
at 1:17 AM
17 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide allergen certificate for certified food manager | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): properly cover all foods in...
PASS
December 19, 2019
at 5:16 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Replace dishwasher test kit. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment...
FAIL
December 12, 2019
at 7:13 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Replace dishwasher test kit. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 29, 2019
at 11:47 AM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen- repair screen to rear door. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in freezer- defrost vent. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen- keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-...
FAIL
May 20, 2019
at 11:47 AM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen- repair screen to rear door. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in freezer- defrost vent. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen- keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-...
PASS
December 17, 2018
at 12:56 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in walk in. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove torn oven mitts. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost 1 door reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - E...
FAIL
December 11, 2018
at 3:19 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in walk in. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove torn oven mitts. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost 1 door reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - E...
PASS
September 17, 2018
at 7:04 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover food products with cloth towels in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-provide proper storage of oni...
FAIL
September 10, 2018
at 12:10 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover food products with cloth towels in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-provide proper storage of oni...
PASS
January 26, 2018
at 8:16 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods 6" off floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer at stoves. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer vent | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Eq...
FAIL
January 17, 2018
at 8:29 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods 6" off floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer at stoves. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer vent | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Eq...
PASS
July 7, 2017
at 6:21 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in walk in and reach ins | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving in walk in | 23-4-602....
FAIL
June 12, 2017
at 4:35 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in walk in and reach ins | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving in walk in | 23-4-602....
PASS
November 18, 2016
at 3:58 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover foods with cloths. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where needed. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Bar-adjust wash temp to low temp d...
FAIL
November 2, 2016
at 4:17 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover foods with cloths. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where needed. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Bar-adjust wash temp to low temp d...
PASS
April 13, 2016
at 5:58 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood and update cleaning sticker.
FAIL
April 6, 2016
at 4:05 PM
12 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean inside fryolator cabin...
FAIL
March 30, 2016
at 4:06 PM
12 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean inside fryolator cabin...
PASS
November 30, 2015
at 3:35 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: HOOD STICKER EXPIRED OCT 2015. Hood was cleaned but no sticker left. PIC stated that the sticker will be installed today and he will call me to re-inspect.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 24, 2015
at 4:20 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers that do not have them. Containers labels feta cheese with other products in them. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove deep dark sta...
FAIL
November 17, 2015
at 4:28 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers that do not have them. Containers labels feta cheese with other products in them. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove deep dark sta...
PASS
April 2, 2015
at 2:47 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker on cookline expired.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 27, 2015
at 4:48 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in kitchen prep area that are missing. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored between equipment on cookline. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - ...
FAIL
March 19, 2015
at 4:19 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in kitchen prep area that are missing. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored between equipment on cookline. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - ...
PASS
July 11, 2014
at 4:18 PM
1 violation
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Dumpster lids open with a lot of flies. The area around dumpster had some loose trash.
FAIL
July 1, 2014
at 4:32 PM
1 violation
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Dumpster lids open with a lot of flies. The area around dumpster had some loose trash.
PASS
June 11, 2014
at 3:25 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in freezer. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove deep dark stains on cutting boards on cookline prep areas and walk in (green) or replac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 5, 2014
at 3:49 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk foods and spices. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in freezer. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Staff d...
FAIL
May 29, 2014
at 3:39 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk foods and spices. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large bags of onions stored under hand sink in kitchen. Discontinue and store properly. Discontinue to store produ...
PASS
December 12, 2013
at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 8, 2013
at 5:47 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate customer ice from ice cold plates... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops.... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restra...
FAIL
October 25, 2013
at 3:22 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate customer ice from ice cold plates... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops.... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restra...
FAIL
October 8, 2013
at 6:04 PM
18 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate customer ice from ice cold plates... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all bowls and cups used for scoops.... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Clo...
PASS
October 1, 2013
at 12:46 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: unit is 50f shall be 41f or below... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store and replace with proper scoops... | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact S...
FAIL
September 30, 2013
at 12:55 PM
18 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate customer ice from ice cold plates... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all bowls and cups used for scoops.... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Clo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 12, 2012
at 4:09 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: replace pillow case used for draining cheese provide a foodgrade cheese cloth.... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces D...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 5, 2012
at 5:43 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: replace pillow case used for draining cheese provide a foodgrade cheese cloth.... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces D...
FAIL
July 26, 2012
at 4:06 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace a defective equipment....replace scored cutting boards... | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 23-4-602....