Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Tatte Bakery & Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers inside the flip top unit. Recommend using stainless steal containers. Salsa- 67F and Guacamole 46F. Staff was able to separate the salsa into another container and refrigerate until it was 41F. Flip top does not have a hood/covering.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Observed two HVAC duct wraps hanging down inside the warewash area. Photo taken. Please repair and provide proper heat/ac to warewash room.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on the flip top units are worn/scored. Replace cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
78
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes 54F. Product prepared within the hour placed onto ice to cool. Suggest metal insert pans rather than plastic. Unit is holding at 40F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system in business is down. Temporary AC unit in back hallway. Make all necessary repairs. To refer to ISD building dept.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Seal wood panel on wall behind take out container storage rack in warewashing area. Resurface rusty HVAC vent above restroom door.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwashing signage in public restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
May 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes 54F. Product prepared within the hour placed onto ice to cool. Suggest metal insert pans rather than plastic. Unit is holding at 40F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Seal wood panel on wall behind take out container storage rack in warewashing area. Resurface rusty HVAC vent above restroom door.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system in business is down. Temporary AC unit in back hallway. Make all necessary repairs. To refer to ISD building dept.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwashing signage in public restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: As a precaution all open pastries and foods contained in open top refrigerators has been volunarily discarded by the on site person in charge that may have been affected by noxious smoke odors. PIC to contact trash company for an extra pickup to remove food waste. Upon arrival smoke odors has dissipated.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: BFD request for inspector per DCJ by phone. Small electrical fire occured inside water heater panel. Business has voluntarily closed. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov when all violations noted have been corrected prior to being allowed to reopen.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash/rinse/sanitize/ remediate all affected areas and food contact surfaces in dish room affected by small electrical fire in water heater panel.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire occured inside hot water electrical panel rendering the unit inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wash/rinse/sanitize/ remediate all affected areas and surfaces in dish room affected by small electrical fire in water heater panel.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Fire alarm was panel was tripped due to small electrical fire. Provide documentation that fire alarm panel has been reset and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov pror to being allowed to reopen.
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rear exit door not closing properly.Repair Maintain door closed to prevent possible pest access
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panel & chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rear exit door not closing properly.Repair Maintain door closed to prevent possible pest access
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Customer eating at the outside patio upon my arrival I provided the code requirement and ADA Service Animal information at time of initial inspection on 02-21-23 at today's inspection and at previous inspections
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Doors on both bathrooms have exposed wood
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Customer eating at the outside patio upon my arrival I provided the code requirement and ADA Service Animal information at time of initial inspection on 02-21-23 at today's inspection and at previous inspections
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Doors on both bathrooms have exposed wood
590.006/6-501.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Food items on prep/cooking line exposed to customers and staffpassing by - Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking clean and sanitized food contacts. All food contacts must be properly air-dried per code on drain boards.
590.004/4-901.11-C
78
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Food items on prep/cooking line exposed to customers and staffpassing by - Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking clean and sanitized food contacts. All food contacts must be properly air-dried per code on drain boards.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Doors on both bathrooms have exposed wood
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tatte Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tatte Bakery & Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 six 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 78 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 three 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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