Tatte Bakery & Cafe

399 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Tatte Bakery & Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Tatte Bakery & Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Blast chiller below combi oven is inoperable due to small internal fire in oven above. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative cooling methods to be put in place using ice bath and increase surface area under refrigeration until unit can be repaired.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Combi oven is inoperable due to internal fire that has been extinguised. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean cieling above combi oven of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling above cookline with visible soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide udpated IPM pest report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small flies apparent at pastry counter. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Several pastries on sheet pans on back counter not covered attractant for small flies. Cover. Suggested to put less sugary foods on display until small fly activity is brought under control.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed immature flies around barista station. PIC provided current pest report dated 5/18/23 which indicates findings and recommendation. Instructed PIC to make corrections and provide next service report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed coffee and other food spills on counter tops in Barista station. Clean with frequency to ensure spills are not harboring.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Dec 30, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations.

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

Inspector notes: Raw eggs 51 F Cheese 50 - 55 F Mix green 60 F Ham 52 - 54 F Items removed from unit One unit broken and has been placed out of service other unit the draw was left open and is now at 41 F

590.003/3-501.16-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hands when entering kitchen/prep and donning on clean gloves

590.002/2-301.14-P

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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 Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 100 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 one violation 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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