Urban Cantina
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Urban Cantina stretching back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat tomatoes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
64
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler top table sour cream 47F ceviche 45F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 dishes inside machine and was turned on tested 3 times below 50-100ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented can present. Delsol chipotle See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Above 50-100ppm underneath prep table **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin white piece soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Walk in air vent leaking water onto floor not landing on food **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat tomatoes **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
21
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Ceviche 48 f main reach in cooler on line. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket and spoons in sink employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still observed a bucket **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler and ice machine at bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No paper towels still **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk In cooler and ice machine and bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No soap **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by walk in cooler and by ice machine and bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No hand washing signs **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.monaco jalapeño 1 can metal can storage under cutting blade.
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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.
12A-25-4
High Priority - 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.
08A-04-5
High Priority - 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
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket and spoons in sink employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler and ice machine at bar **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk In cooler and ice machine and bar **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm discussed with employee to add small more amount of chlorine
21-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by walk in cooler and by ice machine and bar **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - 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
12B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
25
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ovens and reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-58-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, inside reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed utility lined and joist. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in prep area and dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ovens and reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
36-58-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ovens and reach in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar, extended area, kitchen and dry storage. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-58-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage **Warning**
25-05-4
47
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler exposed rafters, electrical and pipes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tiles and cove molding broken in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors walls and ceilings throughout kitchen no longer smooth easily cleanable, establishment is undergoing remodel and removed coverings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors walls and ceilings throughout kitchen no longer smooth easily cleanable, establishment is undergoing remodel and removed coverings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
52
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves without washing hands **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors walls and ceilings throughout kitchen no longer smooth easily cleanable, establishment is undergoing remodel and removed coverings. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by walk in cooler **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person in kitchen **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
37
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Issued to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In dish area. On plans from 2021. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dry storage and dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. walls and ceiling I dry storage/ bathroom / mop room, room walls from mop employee restroom, mop sink area and dry storage removed creating one room with Toilet, hand sink, mop sink, dirty linens, and beverages in it. Operator plans on moving dish area to this open room, and installing walk in cooler where dish area is currently. Mop sink removed and placed in storage room 105 on plans, hand sink removed from dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Issued form to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dry storage and dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. New certificates not filled out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Establishment has roll up door and air curtains where turned off, operator turned them on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, refrigerators, and shelving soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dry storage and dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No shields on kitchen/dish area lights, as well as dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. 5 gallon containers heavily stained and cracking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Open rafters in dry storage., walls and ceiling I dry storage/ bathroom / mop room, room walls from mop employee restroom, mop sink area and dry storage removed creating one room with Toilet, hand sink, mop sink, dirty linens, and beverages in it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and bar heavily soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
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Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands at sink where there is no soap. Employee re washed at other sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, after handing soiled dishes and put on gloves and began working with food. Discussed proper hand washing with employee.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs over sauce in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans made last night. Left n reach in cooler untouched since yesterday. Temped 53 F. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large amount of beans in deep metal pan, covered in reach in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store bucket. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can. **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee eating on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in kitchen and storage hallway. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw shrimp in standing water. Put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Cantina on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Urban Cantina.
How does Urban Cantina compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Urban Cantina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Urban Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Urban Cantina have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Urban Cantina 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 Urban Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Cantina is inspected around five times per year on average.
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