Urban Market
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
52
Score
Urban Market appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 10 times.
Urban Market's latest score of 52 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8-56.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(50.2F), HEAVY CREAM(56.7F), GREEK YOGURT(49.8-52.0F), PORK(55.0F), CHEESE(52.2F) AND SHRIMP(51.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $109 WEIGHING 24LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PRIVATE BANQUET PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PRIVATE BANQUET PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN CATERING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION FAUCET ATTACHEMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN CATERING PREP AREA, HANDWASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN CATERING PREP AREA REMOVED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN LOWER LEVEL 1. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES WHILE WASHING HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN HALLWAY WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MOVE SHELVES OR INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN HALLWAY WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS, IN AREAS SUCH AS WALK IN COOLERS, FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE IN LOWER LEVEL 1. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH WASH AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TO THE RIGHT OF HOOD ABOVE LARGE KETTLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TO THE RIGHT OF HOOD ABOVE LARGE KETTLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING AND REPAINT IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE SANDWICH CONCORE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( sugar, salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly trap installed above 3-comp sink, instructed to keep away from clean utensils and open food.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers with long scruffy beard with no beard restraints, instructed to wear.
40
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees Personal items ( phones, purses ....) kept in food Prep areas, instructed to keep in lockers rooms.
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82
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TUNA SALAD IN A PAN IN THE COLD HOLDING @ 58.3F; FOUND CHICKEN SALAD @ 59.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLEX SEED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 4, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: High temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse. Final rinse at dishes level max temp at 148f, machine was being used during inspection. instructed manager to provide a minimum of 180f at final rinse gauge. priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal.
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Minor leak noted under sandwich station hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Disposable food containers not stored properly, instructed to keep inverted or in a closed box/ bag.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS IN DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP COOLER NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLERS AND ON THE PREP COOLERS IN THE BREAKFAST GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK DUST ON CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, RICE) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT LOCATED AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SIGNAGE LOCATED ABOVE THE STIR FRY STATION AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (APPROXIMATELY 80LBS OF CHICKEN AT 77.2F-83.6F IN THE PREP AREA, 30LBS OF CHICKEN ORZO SOUP AT 46.4F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, 3LBS OF HUMMUS AT 71.1F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, 4LBS OF PICO DE GALLO AT 48.0F INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, 20LBS OF NOODLES AT 64.4F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE STIR FRY STATION). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 137LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN USE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE BAKED POTATO BAR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAKED POTATO BAR COOK LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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May 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD STRAINER WITH DAMAGED AND LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECYCLED PAPER TOWEL USED TO COVER AND LINE SUSHI FISH, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PAPER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING SEAMS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DAMAGED SECTION OF WALL WITH EXPOSED DRY GYPSUM NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT BURGER GRILL STATION COOLER AND SUSHI STATION NOT EASY TO MONITOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Nov 16, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR ICE CHUTE AREA AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE COFFEE PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHER. FOUND EXCESSIVE BLACK CAULKING.ALSO MUST DO SAME AT MOMEX PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL KICK PLATE AT THE DISH ROOM AREA AT THE EAST WALL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME ACCUMULATION. AT THE MADE TO ORDER DELI AREA MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND WALL ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AREA.
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May 20, 2015
Recent Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHROOM WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL AREA AND UNDER COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF EQUIPMENT AND PAPER GOODS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS BLOWN AND MISSING INSIDE OF THE FRONTERA GRILL WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISREPAIR INSIDE OF THE SAME WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL AND FLAT TOP AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION CONSPICUOUSLY.
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Apr 24, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP WHILE STAFF WAS PREPARING SUSHI, FRONTERA REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS, 1 REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE AND 1 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE Q BOWL PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AS WELL AS HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHROOM WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL AREA AND UNDER COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF EQUIPMENT AND PAPER GOODS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS BLOWN AND MISSING INSIDE OF THE FRONTERA GRILL WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISREPAIR INSIDE OF THE SAME WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL AND FLAT TOP AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION CONSPICUOUSLY.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINER WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD -UP ON PREP AREA WALLS NEAR PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SUSHI PREP DISPLAY COOLER, CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Apr 3, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN( NOT BEING USED ), INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPER APPROVAL IS OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, MACHINE IS TAGGED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILLING VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER HELD NOT IN CLEAR VIEW AT REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL TO FRONT AND CONSPICUOUS.
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Oct 7, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS/SHELVING UNDER PREP AREAS AND BEVERAGE STATION, THE KNIFE AND STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND SMALL FLIES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MANAGER EATING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OVER THE PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EATING THAT'S NOT IN OR AROUND PREP STATIONS, CONFINE EATING TO THAT AREA AND WASH AND MAINTAIN CLEAN/SANITIZED HANDS AFTER EATING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES-25 IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND A TOTAL OF 45 IN THE REAR HALLWAY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS/SHELVING UNDER PREP AREAS AND BEVERAGE STATION, THE KNIFE AND STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND SMALL FLIES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 9, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM PREP TABLE IN BACK PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND CLEAN WALLS CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOOD/DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SALAD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Market on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Market?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Urban Market.
Has Urban Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Urban Market have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Urban Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Urban Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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