Retail Food · Boston, MA

Home Best

Name: Home Best
Address: 154 Brighton Av, Boston, MA

154 Brighton Av

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Passed

ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Inspection

Feb 4, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink in toilet without paper towels. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at toilet without soap. Provide.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink in toilet without paper towels. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at toilet without soap. Provide.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink in toilet without paper towels. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 5, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Change of ownership at the location- Operating without a valid Health Permit Frozen and refrigerated products on site Closure notice issued for 02/05/25 Contact the Health Department to apply for Health Permit