Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Tatte Bakery & Cafe has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Tatte Bakery & Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: PIC stated that a mouse came through the front door and the mouse has been captured. Evidence of the capture was observed. PIC put a work order in for the pest company to come out. Please send over a copy of the pest report after the pest inspection. If there is activity/catches on the report we recommend more frequent visits. The pest report needs to be free of activity and catches. PIC did provide the last pest inspection 1/18/26 and it was free and clear of activity and catches. No evidence of droppings today.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent holes observed in ceiling insulation. Seal with pest proof materials. Eco lab pest report dated 9/19/25 & 10.6.25 documents structural concerns in celing. Address.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Several "Action Needed" items listed on EcoLab pest report dated 10.6.25. Address all open items and remediate. Provide clean pest report upon reinspection with no open conditions listed.
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Several "Action Needed" items listed on EcoLab pest report dated 10.6.25. Address all open items and remediate. Provide clean pest report upon reinspection with no open conditions listed.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent holes observed in ceiling insulation. Seal with pest proof materials. Eco lab pest report dated 9/19/25 & 10.6.25 documents structural concerns in celing. Address.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food debri and soils under equipment near dish room and behind cookline. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on floor near takeout line. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with rodent holes in ceiling insulation above dining room droppings in elevator shaft and near steel beams where they meet the floor in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent holes observed in ceiling insulation. Seal with pest proof materials. Eco lab pest report dated 9/19/25 documents structural concerns in celing. Address.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food debri and soils under equipment near dish room and behind cookline. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on floor near takeout line. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
78
May 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several Ceiling tiles stained in kitchen. Clean to remove. PIC states new ones on order.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC ceiling vent above combi oven/ blast chiller.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Place "employees only" signage at staffed passthrough areas to coffee preparation and pastry areas.
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed guacamole 45F Hummus 47F stored in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced with food products @ 40F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed microwave and cooking grill with heavy food spills. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
78
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet clean and sanitized equipment - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
95
Jun 8, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Insufficent drain boards to accommodate all airdrying Stacking wet equipment on wire shelving that drains on to floor
590.004/4-301.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Drying wet equipment on wire shelving that drains on to floor - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
90
May 10, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves wiping gloves with dirty cloth towel that is attached to there uniform
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not washing hands when returning to work/prep areas before resuming Food handlers not washing hands prior to donning on clean gloves
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored with ready to eat foods on prep refrigeration units on cooking line - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line blocked by shelving and milk crates - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedure and kit is not complete (reviewed with both PIC's)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on wire shelving that drains on to floor - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Insufficent drain boards to accommodate all airdrying Stacking wet equipment on wire shelving that drains on to floor
590.004/4-301.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas Cloth towels on cutting boards and drain boards
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Clean plates stored next to hand soap and paper towels at Espresso bar
590.003/3-307.11-C
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tatte Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tatte Bakery & Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tatte Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” 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 95 out of 100, which is higher 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 two 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 four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants