Berezka International Food Store

1215 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Berezka International Food Store appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Allston restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Pile of cardbaoard place at lower level. Remove and store properly.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several packaged food items stored on the floor at retail area. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining retail shelves. Foil covering grease trap. Discard foil and cardboard. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous packaged /canned products in the retail area stored directly on the floors or below shelving- Store a minimum of 6" off of the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Separation-storage (p)

Inspector notes: Numerous cleaning products for sale in the retail area stored directly over or on the same shelves as food products- Reviewed with the owner and products moved to be stored properly

590.007/7-201.11-P

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous products stored on the floor below shelves- Store a minimum of 6" off the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Feb 2, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Large amounts of unused equipment stored in lower level- Remove and clean

590.006/6-501.114-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the warewashing area and at the front service counter- Discontinue use

590.004/4-101.16-C

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Some light fixtures and other not in use items on site. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several boxes stored on the floor on both levels. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Feb 14, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Some packaged food items without ingridient labeling. Provide.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing area with hot water faucet broken. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Feb 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Some packaged food items without ingridient labeling. Provide.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing area with hot water faucet broken. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several food items stored on the floor at retail area. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Aug 26, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing are used to store bottled water. Remove use handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Live cat at lower level of facility. Remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several food boxes stored on the floor at lower level and retail area. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berezka International Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berezka International Food Store on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Berezka International Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Berezka International Food Store.

How does Berezka International Food Store compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Berezka International Food Store most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Berezka International Food Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berezka International Food Store have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berezka International Food Store 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 Berezka International Food Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Berezka International Food Store is inspected around three times per year on average.

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