Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Tatte Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
16 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Tatte Bakery & Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 16 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
16 inspections
Inspection
Oct 22, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No air gap under the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber ensure the proper permit is submitted to 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor. After the air gap has been installed the plumbing inspector must sign off on the work before health can approve this report.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 15, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No air gap under the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber ensure the proper permit is submitted to 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor. After the air gap has been installed the plumbing inspector must sign off on the work before health can approve this report.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Observed trash and debis on the ground around the dumpsters located in the back alley. Clean grounds and ensure staff is cleaning around the dumpster area daily.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 5, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No air gap under the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber ensure the proper permit is submitted to 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor. After the air gap has been installed the plumbing inspector must sign off on the work before health can approve this report.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Observed trash and debis on the ground around the dumpsters located in the back alley. Clean grounds and ensure staff is cleaning around the dumpster area daily.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 30, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s 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.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean cieling above combi oven of visible soils.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s 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.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean cieling above combi oven of visible soils.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ceiling above cookline with visible soils. Clean to remove.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ceiling above cookline with visible soils. Clean to remove.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 23, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of mice activity in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide udpated IPM pest report upon 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of mice activity in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide udpated IPM pest report upon 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 1, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s 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.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Several small flies apparent at pastry counter. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s 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.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Several small flies apparent at pastry counter. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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.