Tutti Frutti

382 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at Tutti Frutti stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “food preparation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for East Boston sits at 91, putting Tutti Frutti on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation/PIC to Provide a written proposal or assessment from a license plumber regarding the installation of prep sink. ** The establishment is too small to accommodate the installation of prep sink

590.003/3-305.14-C

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food preparation (c)

590.003/3-305.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training observed expired June 28.2020. Provide

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Food preparation (c)

590.003/3-305.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a large hole in the basement floor with standing water present. Per PIC the landlord is currently addressing the issue/Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom waste receptacle observed without cover . Provide a covered trash receptacle

590.005/5-501.17-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Squeze bottles observed without labels. Provide and maintain

590.003/3-302.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training observed expired June 28.2020. Provide

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without proper hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint

590.002/2-402.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiples bucket containing food (onion potaoes) observed stored on the ground in the kitchen . Elevate 6 inch of the ground and maintain

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without label. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.17-C

Nov 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4pm or after hours at 617-635-4500 for aproval to re-open.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 12, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tutti Frutti last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tutti Frutti on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tutti Frutti?

Across the inspection record, “food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tutti Frutti.

How does Tutti Frutti compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Tutti Frutti most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Tutti Frutti's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tutti Frutti have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tutti Frutti 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 Tutti Frutti inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tutti Frutti is inspected around three times per year on average.

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