Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
21
Last inspection
January 15, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 4
Al Badawi currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 15, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
January 15, 2026
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Al Badawi received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2026 with a score of 21.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Al Badawi's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Al Badawi's current NYC health grade?
Al Badawi currently has a B grade.
When was Al Badawi last inspected?
Al Badawi was last inspected on January 15, 2026.
What was Al Badawi's latest inspection score?
Al Badawi's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Al Badawi have in its latest inspection?
Al Badawi had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Al Badawi located?
Al Badawi is located at 1725 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10128.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50165431
Last updated: July 3, 2026