Baru Urbano
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Baru Urbano, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Baru Urbano on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom trash can missing lid. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - 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. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispenser at front bar area soiled with splattered syrup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing at dishmachine with food debris inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - 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.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
14-69-4
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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.
22-41-4
High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to cookline.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water turned off to handwash sink located next to kitchen dishmachine due to water leaking from underneath.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located between handwash sink and dish machine at kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - 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.
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/drain has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain and cover located under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
43
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by the back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over pasta and chimi cherry sauce in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding in the preparation cooler. As per the chef it was frozen and placed in the cooler yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding in the preparation cooler. As per the chef it was frozen and placed in the cooler yesterday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the center bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the side bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda guns soiled at the middle bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish ceviche not identified as raw. As per the manager it is raw. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tiles cracked and missing next to the cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed by the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in the ware wash area.
24-18-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the side bar. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the bottom of the door of the ice machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baru Urbano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baru Urbano on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baru Urbano?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baru Urbano.
How does Baru Urbano compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Baru Urbano most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Baru Urbano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baru Urbano have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baru Urbano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Baru Urbano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baru Urbano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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