Tatte Bakery & Cafe

60 Old Colony Av, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tatte Bakery & Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for South Boston sits at 87, putting Tatte Bakery & Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Sticker Expired in January Have cleaned by Lic hood company with BFD

590.004/4-301.14-C

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed Cold holding salmon 49f. PIC removed product and placed in a metal bin with ice. Cold holding bean sprouts 53f. PIC removed product and placed in a metal bin with ice. Cold holding spicy lamb 49f. PIC removed product and placed in a metal bin with ice.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration internal temp 52F. PIC removed all products and provided proper refrigeration. Repair or replace the unit.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted hand sink had stored soiled towel in the sink Remove

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)

Inspector notes: Noted employee jackets/clothing hung on the shelf with the single use items in the dry storage. Remove and store seperate or in lockers

590.006/6-501.110-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Product stored on the floor in the walkin. Remove and store all products 6 inches above the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: White cutting boards on the cookline heavily scored. Replace or Resurface

590.004/4-501.12-C

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes in walkin cooler 45F salmon at cookline 49F. Product made one hour prior placed into blast chiller to cool to below 41F. COS.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Anti-choking

Inspector notes: No choke save cert on site. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

590.009(E)

Oct 24, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating in kitchen. COS.

590.002/2-401.11-C

May 23, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: No barrier between barista bar/pastry area and public. Provide to prevent public access.

590.003/3-307.11-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 Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tatte Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tatte Bakery & Cafe.

How does Tatte Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Tatte Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

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 two times per year on average.

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