Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Name: Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Address: 40 Warren St, Boston, MA

40 Warren St

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Report filed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of baking oven (fan/ motor) observed with carbon build up ice machine filter cover observed soiled. 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 problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Eye wash observed connected/ inside warewashing handsink. Discontinue . For handwashing only to prevent contamination by hands. Additonal handwashing sinks observed in compliance

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple ceiling vents / ceiling tiles observed soiled (soiled build up/ rust/ grease build up). Clean to remove Scheduled to be replaced by 5.6.26. Waiting on parts email provided

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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiing tile observed missing above walking cooler area. Repair

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of baking oven (fan/ motor) observed with carbon build up ice machine filter cover observed soiled. 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 problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Eye wash observed connected/ inside warewashing handsink. Discontinue . For handwashing only to prevent contamination by hands. Additonal handwashing sinks observed in compliance

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple ceiling vents / ceiling tiles observed soiled (soiled build up/ rust/ grease build up). 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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiing tile observed missing above walking cooler area. Repair

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 28, 2025

Report filed

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

Sliced tomatoes 50F. Tomatoes prepared within the hour placed on ice indirectly to cool. Corrected on site.

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 temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

HVAC vent above dining area with buildup of dust. 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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

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

Sliced tomatoes 50F. Tomatoes prepared within the hour placed on ice indirectly to cool. Corrected on site.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

HVAC vent above dining area with buildup of dust. 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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 23, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 15, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Post a copy of an " Allergen Awareness Certificate " that coincides with one of the current food safety certificates and post it accordingly as discussed during inspection

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic [ solo ] lids placed on top of plastic cups filled with fruit salad - available for retail sale by the front counter have an opening for straws - ensure the opening is covered with either an ingredient list advertizement or some form of a barrier to reduce potential contamination