BARU URBANO
11402 NW 41 ST 100-102, Miami FL 33178 · 786-499-9580
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Contact DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used to serve tomato sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed plastic container used.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom at kitchen area trashcan with no lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at cook line flip top.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go bags stored on the floor at kitchen area.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by dish machine soiled at ware washing area.
Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom trash can missing lid.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jesus Lugo manager certification expired on 12-01-25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris. Observed citrus pusher soiled with food with debris, manager placed both items to be washed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at kitchen area soiled slime like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom trash can missing lid.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple white cutting boards at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water less than 135F at cook line. Manager discarded water and placed utensils to wash.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispenser at front bar area soiled with splattered syrup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler at cook line.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing at dishmachine with food debris inside.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test strips.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowls with no handles used to scoop ketchup inside reach-in cooler at preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Establishment has a three compartment sink setup using quaternary sanitizer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Contact DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to cookline.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection regarding quaternary sanitizer set up at three compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink located next to kitchen dish machine, due to water turned off because of water leaking from underneath, unable to take a temperature.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor and not kept inverted, located in front of kitchen ice machine.
Floor soiled/drain has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain and cover located under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler drawers located in front of cookline.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water turned off to handwash sink located next to kitchen dishmachine due to water leaking from underneath.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located between handwash sink and dish machine at kitchen area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.