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Tatte Bakery & Cafe

FAIL

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Address
70 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
41 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Customer eating at the outside patio upon my arrival I provided the code requirement and ADA Service Animal information at time of initial inspection on 02-21-23 at today's inspection and at previous inspections

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

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

Food items on prep/cooking line exposed to customers and staffpassing by - Corrected on site by PIC

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-901.11-C
✓ Corrected

Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Stacking clean and sanitized food contacts. All food contacts must be properly air-dried per code on drain boards.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

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

Doors on both bathrooms have exposed wood

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR L1
✓ Corrected

Conditions of issuance for non-payment of 2023 Health Permit(s) 2023 Health permit not paid. Please the Health Department at isdhealth@boston.gov or at 617-635-5326 to make immediate payment for the 2023 Health Permit prior to the reinspection to pay all required fees.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department