URBANO CUCINA ITALIANA
5749 NW 7TH STREET, Miami FL 33126 · 786-287-4662
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant license expired 10/01/2024.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line.
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Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee primed dishwasher machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant license expired 10/01/2024.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed red snapper in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the packages.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed meat wrapped in aprons in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork chops over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Cook changed order during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dishes are held.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand sink in kitchen area. Employee moved strainer during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishmachine soiled in kitchen area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishmachine soiled in kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in sugar container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen area soiled with dust.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed mozzarella cheese containers reused for other food items.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food in reach in freezer uncovered; clams, peas.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer machine with 0 ppm. Inspector had employees set up 3 compartment sink until dishwasher machine is fixed.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef step outside for phone call; come back in and begin prep. Inspector coached chef on proper techniques for handwashing
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed meat wrapped in aprons in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line: raw chicken over garlic oil. Cook changed order during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork chops over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Cook changed order during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dishes are held.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand sink in kitchen area. Employee moved strainer during inspection.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed on lunch special menu Caesar dressing not marked. As per chef; raw eggs are used.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio on menu prepared raw, no advisory indicating that item is served raw to customers
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present when there are more than 4 employees working.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Diamet and Raul missing all certificate information.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishmachine soiled in kitchen area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishmachine soiled in kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in sugar container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen area soiled with dust.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed mozzarella cheese containers reused for other food items.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food in reach in freezer uncovered; clams, peas.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on rack in back of kitchen; sugar and flour with no labels.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio on menu prepared raw, no advisory indicating that item is served raw to customers,
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area damaged
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer next to prep table
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio on menu prepared raw, no advisory indicating that item is served raw to customers,
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area damaged
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored against wall of cooler in kitchen area. Chef removed them and placed them on wall magnet.
Food stored on floor. Observed wine stored on floor of walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer next to prep table
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 QT 14 Oz can of Clam juice by Sea watch with dent at lip.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio on menu prepared raw, no advisory indicating that item is served raw to customers,
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area damaged
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored against wall of cooler in kitchen area. Chef removed them and placed them on wall magnet.
Food stored on floor. Observed wine stored on floor of walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer next to prep table
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cheese containers being reused for storage
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen employees touching soiled apron and engaging in food preparation no hand washing.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen top shelves throughout.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager renewed license at time of inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussion with manager and cooks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing near kitchen and ware washing. Strainer stored in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station and in cook kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside sugar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over upright freezer and over cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under microwave, over ice bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 45F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in hall between wait station and kitchen in front of upright cooler/freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice bin lid missing and linen cloth used over ice.
Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles at transition to kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Upright freezer-ravioli, broccoli and peas stored in upright freezer uncovered.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth under fork in wait station.
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.