Tatte Bakery & Cafe

359 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Tatte Bakery & Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Tatte Bakery & Cafe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers touching RTE food and multiple touch points wearing the single use gloves

590.003/3-304.15-P

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not properly stored in sanitizing solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of cabinets in Coffee bar Residue on exterior of food containers

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Cabinet in disrepair - Coffee station

590.006/6-501.114-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sinks on coffee bar and cold prep side does not have employee hand wash sign

590.006/6-301.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils on ceiling tiles vents and attachments including high up at window (HVAC) system and attachments

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Wall ledge around swimming door - Chipping paint Grease trap cover rusted and peeling paint

590.006/6-501.11-C

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: The hood sticker has expired on 1.28.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker

590.006/6-501.14-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The Oven in the prep location has a vent hose that is positioned over a waste container. Properly vent the oven Photos were taken to forward to the BFD inspector for review

590.004/4-501.11-C

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold holding salad/sandwich prep unit 61 F Items in unit have been discarded voluntarily by PIC Coucous 61 F Shitake Mushrooms 58 F and 61 F Rice 57 F Farro 57 F Salmon 50 and 51 F Red onion 56 F Pickled cabbage 56 F Pickled vegetable mix 56 F Broccoli and lentil mix 61 F Chicken 61 F Fava beans 60 F Caramelized onions 59 F Capers 61 F Hash kit (potato) 57 F Sprouts 55 F

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple staff multitasking handling equipment and food items then handling read to eat foods wearing single use gloves

590.003/3-304.15-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed ware washing staff touching hair and not washing hands Observed multiple food handler not washing hand and not washing prior to doning on clean gloves

590.002/2-301.14-P

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Wet nesting equipment that has been cleaned and sanitized (Ware washing)

590.004/4-901.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Old labels and label residue on clean and sanitized food containers

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards on line

590.004/4-501.12-C

May 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Separation-storage (p)

Inspector notes: Hand soap dispenser above pre table of prep sink and clean sheet pans

590.007/7-201.11-P

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling vents in prep/serving/ware washing/storage areas

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Items on top of ice machine refrigeration units and lockers Using milk crates at Barista and Storage areas

590.003/3-305.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Rust on exterior of grease trap in back prep area under hand sink

590.006/6-501.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Pastry knife stored in sanitizing solution at bakery

590.003/3-304.12-C

May 26, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Handwash sink at the end of the line observed damaged not secured to the wall.Repair (Handsink still functioning) Multiple alternate sinks available

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 1.6.23.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating it was serviced on 2 7 23.PIC instructed to provide an invoice. Contact company to provide new sticker if already completed.

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 16, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks

590.006/6-501.114-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tatte Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tatte Bakery & Cafe on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 three 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 67 out of 100, which is lower than 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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tatte Bakery & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tatte Bakery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tatte Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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