Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Name: Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Address: 60 Old Colony Av, Boston, MA

60 Old Colony Av

Last inspected Jul 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Jul 6, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Sticker Expired in January Have cleaned by Lic hood company with BFD

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, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Sticker Expired in January Have cleaned by Lic hood company with BFD

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, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 20, 2025

Passed

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

Observed Cold holding salmon 49f. PIC removed product and placed in a metal bin with ice. Cold holding bean sprouts 53f. PIC removed product and placed in a metal bin with ice. Cold holding spicy lamb 49f. PIC removed product and placed in a metal bin with ice.

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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigeration internal temp 52F. PIC removed all products and provided proper refrigeration. Repair or replace the unit.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 13, 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

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigeration internal temp 52F. PIC removed all products and provided proper refrigeration. Repair or replace the unit.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 24, 2025

Report filed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Product stored on the floor in the walkin. Remove and store all products 6 inches above the floor.

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 contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

White cutting boards on the cookline heavily scored. Replace or Resurface

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hand sink had stored soiled towel in the sink Remove

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.

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Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted employee jackets/clothing hung on the shelf with the single use items in the dry storage. Remove and store seperate or in lockers

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 17, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Product stored on the floor in the walkin. Remove and store all products 6 inches above the floor.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

White cutting boards on the cookline heavily scored. Replace or Resurface

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hand sink had stored soiled towel in the sink Remove

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.