Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
86
Score
Tatte Bakery & Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. 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 four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Tatte Bakery & Cafe squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls in ware washing area Discolored ceiling tiles in prep area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash storage areas - Trash is not stored in covered containers
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers in storage at ware washing visiable soiled
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit (next to hand sink in kitchen) 50 F Hummas 50 F Food removed and place in walk in unit
590.003/3-501.16-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door missing from mop sink HVAC attached to ceiling has chipped paint. Exposed insulation around pipes (dining room) Stains on ceiling (dining room)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back area where trash is stored has strong odors
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling fixtures/vents - Prep/ware washing/dining/bathrooms Hood sticker has not date of cleaning and experation date noted
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumbing on food prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Gauges not operating at high temp dish machine - Coffee bar Irreversible measuring device is 160 F
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Duct tape exposed insulation on ceiling HVAC - Prep ware washing Missing ceiling tiles - Prep/ware washing Peeling paint on doors to both bathrooms
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cabinet doors in bakery and coffee station
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards - Prep area
590.004/4-501.12-C
64
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Coffee bar High temp dish washer electonic gauge/prime not working
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Silverware - Pre-wrapped wrapped with the part that goes into the customer mouth exposed. Plates - Not inverted and are stored next to customer seating area at counter
590.004/4-904.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using crates for shelving in storage area and walk in unit
590.003/3-305.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting food contacts - Plates pots pans food containers etc - Ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code
590.003/3-304.14-C
74
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: New dishmachine has been installed. Rinse gauge operating at 131F must operate at 180F to 194F. 160 termal strip showed hot water hitting the plate at 160F. Repair rinse gauge. Upon re-inspection.The rinse guage is reading 99F color changing strip not in compliance. Discontinue using the machine until repairs are complete PIC calling Ecolab
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide dividers on both sides of handsink to prevent contamination to slicer and cutting board. 11/27/23- Work order in place.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: New dishmachine has been installed. Rinse gauge operating at 131F must operate at 180F to 194F. 160 termal strip showed hot water hitting the plate at 160F. Repair rinse gauge. Upon re-inspection.The rinse guage is reading 99F color changing strip not in compliance. Discontinue using the machine until repairs are complete PIC calling Ecolab
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: New dishmachine has been installed. Rinse gauge operating at 131F must operate at 180F to 194F. 160 termal strip showed hot water hitting the plate at 160F. Repair rinse gauge.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide dividers on both sides of handsink to prevent contamination to slicer and cutting board. 11/27/23- Work order in place.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is in direct to waist. Repair
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Lamb 44F and Guacamole 43F- in the 2 door refrigerator unit on the shaka line. Chef stated that a brand new unit is coming tomorrow.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide proper allergen warning onThanksgiving menus.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sweep floor under all shelving in storage room. Clean to remove. Clean mold like substace on back splash in warewash area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide dividers on both sides of handsink to prevent contamination to slicer and cutting board.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all open boxes off the floor in the storage room.
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils that were soiled in a bowl near hot holding unit on the flat top line. Clean/Sanitize.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 2 high temp dishmachines repair to operate properly. Chef states they will use high temp dishmachine in warewash.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No how to wash handwash signs present. Provide proper signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using sponges.
590.004/4-101.16-C
47
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tatte Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tatte Bakery & Cafe on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tatte Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tatte Bakery & Cafe.
How does Tatte Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Tatte Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Tatte Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tatte Bakery & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tatte Bakery & Cafe 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 Tatte Bakery & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tatte Bakery & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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