Inspection
Apr 10, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
1350 Boylston St
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Passed
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The full inspection history
13 inspectionsInspection
Dec 23, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bags of trash strewn about the trash storage area trash receptacles uncovered attracting birds and vermin. Remove trash from the area and store trash properly.
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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash overflowing in rear of business. Increase pickups as needed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bags of trash strewn about the trash storage area trash receptacles uncovered attracting birds and vermin. Remove trash from the area and store trash properly.
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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash overflowing in rear of business. Increase pickups as needed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ledge near soup warmers and prep sink with exposed wood surfaces. Clean and resurface.
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, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 1, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Visible buildup of soils on ceiling and HVAC vents above kitchen and cookline areas. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Fire in the establishment(rear prep oven) Rear prep oven damaged.Repair/replace Oven has been disconnected & placed out of service Manager instructed to forward a repair or replacement invoice when completed
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
Jun 1, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Fire in the establishment Food items affected by ansul & fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company hood cleaning provide all documentation be re-inspected by building electrical & health for approval to re-open.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food items exposed to ansul & fire extinguisher discharge(powder)from the resulting oven fire. Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire in the oven ansul discharge & fire extinguisher) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Fire in the establishment(rear prep oven) Rear prep oven damaged.Repair/replace Oven has been disconnected & placed out of service Manager instructed to forward a repair or replacement invoice when completed
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 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 31, 2025
Voluntarily closed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Fire in the establishment Food items affected by ansul & fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company hood cleaning provide all documentation be re-inspected by building electrical & health for approval to re-open.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food items exposed to ansul & fire extinguisher discharge(powder)from the resulting oven fire. Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire in the oven ansul discharge & fire extinguisher) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Fire in the establishment(rear prep oven) Provide all necessary repairs to damaged equipment as needed. Rear prep oven damaged.Repair/replace Oven has been disconnected & placed out of service Ansul system discharge.Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.
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, May 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003(D)/3-501.19-POther
Official wording
Time as a Public Health Control (P)
Inspector’s notes
Foccacia bread not labeled with TPHC sticker made withing the last ten minutes. PIC affixed proper time stamp according to plan. Ham & cheese croissant with expired TPHC time stamp voluntarily discarded. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Visible buildup of soils on ceiling and HVAC vents above kitchen and cookline areas. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
HVAC system is down per PIC several floor fans in use for ventilation in kitchen and food prep areas. Make all necessary repairs.
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, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 15, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003(D)/3-501.19-POther
Official wording
Time as a Public Health Control (P)
Inspector’s notes
Foccacia bread not labeled with TPHC sticker made withing the last ten minutes. PIC affixed proper time stamp according to plan. Ham & cheese croissant with expired TPHC time stamp voluntarily discarded. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Visible buildup of soils on ceiling and HVAC vents above kitchen and cookline areas. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
HVAC system is down per PIC several floor fans in use for ventilation in kitchen and food prep areas. Make all necessary repairs.
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, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 14, 2023
Report filed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
No divider between drainboard for clean equipment and hand sink - Ware washing area
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 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 temp dish machine 0 PPM of chlorine PIC call dishwashing company and will email the report to the health div Using 3 bay sink only
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in September 2023. Sticker is not signed and no registration number noted
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 problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
No employee on premises trained in anti choking on the premises
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 6, 2023
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
No divider between drainboard for clean equipment and hand sink - Ware washing area
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 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 temp dish machine 0 PPM of chlorine PIC call dishwashing company and will email the report to the health div Using 3 bay sink only
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in September 2023. Sticker is not signed and no registration number noted
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 problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
No employee on premises trained in anti choking on the premises
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source