URBAN CANTINA
200 E MADISON ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-221-8226
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 15 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 36 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021056767 | Oct 5, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone with gloves and than began touching the ladles without glove changing and hand wash.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit back kitchen prep Hot holding: queso 67F cook pork 46F cook beans 56F manager moved to stove to reheat to 165F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cooks line by steam well.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris stored in hand washing sink. Spoons stored inside hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.back prep kitchen.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White interior piece
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cook corn metal pan in flat top reach in door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone laying on plate. Employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep back kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front bar hand washing sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cheese walk in cooler
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line. Warewashing area and by storage area. By walk In cooler. At bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back storage area across from walk in and ice machine. Warewashing area by ice machine and by walk in cooler. At bar line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back storage area across from walk in and ice machine war washing area at bar area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat tomatoes
Mar 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented can present. Delsol chipotle See stop sale.
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 dishes inside machine and was turned on tested 3 times below 50-100ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over limes reach in cooler by dish washing machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler top table sour cream 47F ceviche 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat box back kitchen close to walk in Hot holding: veggies cook 53F cook rice 79F cook chicken 115F cook pork 80F held less than 4 hours discussed with employees to move foods to stove no action taken.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Above 50-100ppm underneath prep table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin white piece soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line. Warewashing area and by storage area. By walk In cooler. At bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back storage area across from walk in and ice machine. Warewashing area by ice machine and by walk in cooler. At bar line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back storage area across from walk in and ice machine war washing area at bar area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat tomatoes
Water draining onto floor surface. Walk in air vent leaking water onto floor not landing on food
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler bottom door on cooks line next to heat well ceviche 47F employee moved to walk in. See stop sale Raw shelled eggs 52 f Raw chicken 47 f reach in cooler by dish washer machine ambient air temperature 52 f held overnight
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.white cut boards soiled on cooks line 1 white cut board soiled at
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket and spoons in sink employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler and ice machine at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk In cooler and ice machine and bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased from 77-129 already on previous warning from recent inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by walk in cooler and by ice machine and bar
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.monaco jalapeño 1 can metal can storage under cutting blade.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees finger touched mouth and began grapimg clean ladel to scoop food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw shelled eggs and raw chicken over unwashed produce in reach in cooler by dish washer area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler bottom door on cooks line next to heat well ceviche 47F employee moved to walk in. See stop sale Raw shelled eggs 52 f Raw chicken 47 f reach in cooler by dish washer machine ambient air temperature 52 f held overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer unit back prep by can goods Cook rice 115 f cook beans 118 f cook chicken 92 f cook beans 90 f discussed with employees to raise the heat or reheat the product. Food held less than 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.white cut boards soiled on cooks line 1 white cut board soiled at
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket and spoons in sink employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler and ice machine at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk In cooler and ice machine and bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking water from a plastic bottle on cook line
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased from 77-129 already on previous warning from recent inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by walk in cooler and by ice machine and bar
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm discussed with employee to add small more amount of chlorine
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ovens and reach in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage.
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. In kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
- From initial inspection : increase in seating from 77 to 129. For reporting purpose only.'
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, inside reach in coolers.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed utility lined and joist.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased from 77-129 already on previous warning from recent inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in prep area and dish area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall in dish area.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 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. 0 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, inside reach in coolers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food containers in multiple sinks
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink next to ice machine not functioning, operator was able to turn on but needs repairs
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by ice machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by ice machine
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At back sink and side bar sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed utility lined and joist.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased from 77-129 already on previous warning from recent inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in prep area and dish area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall in dish area.
Nov 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ovens and reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage.
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. In kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks
- From initial inspection : increase in seating from 77 to 129. For reporting purpose only.'
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); cut greens (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced down items they came down 2 F within 20 minutes of first temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ovens and reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage.
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. In kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage
increase in seating from 77 to 129. For reporting purpose only.'
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler exposed rafters, electrical and pipes.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tiles and cove molding broken in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by walk in cooler
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 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. Chlorine 0PPM
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (129F - Hot Holding); Poultry (130F - Hot Holding) operator moved to hot line to be reheated, and turned up hot box
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. Items in sink spoons and scoops, operator removed. by walk in cooler
Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler exposed rafters, electrical and pipes.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tiles and cove molding broken in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by walk in cooler
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment soiled
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors walls and ceilings throughout kitchen no longer smooth easily cleanable, establishment is undergoing remodel and removed coverings.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by walk in cooler
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has turned the room with the bathroom in the kitchen into a dish room with a hand sink. They have installed a walk in cooler where the old dish machine was and have a new space for a hand sink. By the walk in cooler. They have also remove most of the smooth easily cleanable floors, walls and ceilings in the kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment soiled
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors walls and ceilings throughout kitchen no longer smooth easily cleanable, establishment is undergoing remodel and removed coverings.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by walk in cooler
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); make station on hot line and back prep stand up cooler not holding temperature, operator will ice down all items until repairs are made.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has turned the room with the bathroom in the kitchen into a dish room with a hand sink. They have installed a walk in cooler where the old dish machine was and have a new space for a hand sink. By the walk in cooler. They have also remove most of the smooth easily cleanable floors, walls and ceilings in the kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment soiled
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors walls and ceilings throughout kitchen no longer smooth easily cleanable, establishment is undergoing remodel and removed coverings.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by walk in cooler
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.