Inspection
Nov 3, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
125 Summer St
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Quick Answers
- When was Tatte Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 12 inspections on record, from Oct 2, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026.
- Has Tatte Bakery & Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 2, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspectionsInspection
May 1, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Responded to the location for a report of a mouse falling from the ceiling. During the inspection there was no pest activity observed but the manager verified the complaint. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. The manager also states that pest control has been called
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 23, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Responded to the location for a report of a mouse falling from the ceiling. During the inspection there was no pest activity observed but the manager verified the complaint. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. The manager also states that pest control has been called
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Live roach observed in warewashing area under the dishmachine. Provide an updated pest report up reinspection
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bulks Foods( rice ) provide scoop with handle for bulks food bin. Portion cup observed in use to dispense food from bulks
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide up to date test kit for low temp dishmachine /test kit on site expired
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing room and back area near the locker room was observed in need of cleaning due to invisible soil and standing water. clean the floor
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mise dropping observed in the pastry area under the cabinet on the floor near the 1 door unit fridge and in the kitchen behind the icemachine / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bulks Foods( rice ) provide scoop with handle for bulks food bin. Portion cup observed in use to dispense food from bulks
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide up to date test kit for low temp dishmachine /test kit on site expired
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing room and back area near the locker room was observed in need of cleaning due to invisible soil and standing water. clean the floor
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mise dropping observed in the pastry area under the cabinet on the floor near the 1 door unit fridge and in the kitchen behind the icemachine / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Live roach observed in warewashing area under the dishmachine. Provide an updated pest report up reinspection
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 23, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temperature dish machine in use testing at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Call for service. 3 bay sink has been set up.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Leak observed from air conditioning unit in dining room area. Repair as necessary.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temperature dish machine in use testing at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Call for service. 3 bay sink has been set up.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Leak observed from air conditioning unit in dining room area. Repair as necessary.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 22, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 25, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sandwich unit on production line has multiple products with elevated temperature. Capers 50F guacamole 48F relish 49F. Person in charge indicated unit had been left open for breakfast. Effected items removed. Monitor temperatures and hold items 41F or below. Other units have products in acceptable temperature range.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 18, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sandwich unit on production line has multiple products with elevated temperature. Capers 50F guacamole 48F relish 49F. Person in charge indicated unit had been left open for breakfast. Effected items removed. Monitor temperatures and hold items 41F or below. Other units have products in acceptable temperature range.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source