Home Best

154 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Home Best has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “hand drying provision” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Home Best's latest score of 86 sits above the Allston average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home Best last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home Best on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home Best?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Home Best.

How does Home Best compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Home Best most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Home Best's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Home Best have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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