Urban Rasoi
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
37
Score
Urban Rasoi has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Urban Rasoi's 37 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at container if pain relief balm stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler units a case of raw shelled eggs stored over buckets of sauces. Operator removed to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for cooked then cooled items in standing reach in cooler units, lamb, chicken, goat dishes. As per operator items are made a day in advance.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates at front counter not properly protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onions stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons in standing water of 83F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at rear kitchen standing reach in cooler units.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go containers not inverted at top shelf prep table across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed throughout at reach in cooler units for cooked then cooled items, lamb, goat and chicken containers not covered.
08B-12-5
37
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of rice in dry storage area across from kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on standing reach in cooler door handles in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates at front counter not properly protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red grooved cutting board on prep table across from stove.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of roasted tomatoes stored on the floor in kitchen area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at front counter.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 88F in kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go containers not inverted at top shelf prep table across from stove. Operator inverted containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in front of standing reach in freezer in kitchen area. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
52
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken box over bucket with garlic inside reach in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken box under bucket with garlic. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and vegetable cutter soiled with food residue.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board. Manager discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. I towel under cutting board at kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelve under prep table at kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single serve containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front lobby cooler containers of yogurt mix and juices not date marked. Operator began to place dates onto items. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at both hand wash sinks in kitchen area. Hot and cold water valves were turned off. Operator turn valves back on. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks in kitchen area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice cooker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at entrance of kitchen a pot of cooked stewed tomatoes and vegetables stored on floor. Advised operator to store at least 6 inches above floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to stove. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at prep area. Operator removed plate to begin cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at lobby service station, to go plates on floor. Operator stored correctly on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at both hand wash sinks in kitchen area.
29-11-4
43
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for applying dough to tandoori oven
14-86-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
95
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed for lamb curry located in the standing 2 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw goat meat stored in shopping bag located in the 2 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated lamb stored above cooked tandoori chicken located in the low boy reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed for lamb curry located in the standing 2 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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 5 employees at the establishment at the time of the inspection . **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to dispense sauces,standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal bag stored on top of bags of flour located in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on the microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored above cooked chicken located in the 2 door standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
29
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for togo food containers , prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored above cooked chicken,reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense ginger garlic paste, located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed bucket containing mango chutney stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the cookline, operator removed to cooktop water temperature at 160°F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at the time of the inspection chlorine strength at 0 ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician.
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked chicken tikka, reach in cooler by mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing reach in cooler,opposite tandoori oven: chicken curry (49F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Standing reach in cooler,opposite tandoori oven: chicken curry (49F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed for the chicken curry, packed too deep in container, affecting cooling rate.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used to dispense sauces,standing reach in cooler,kitchen . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn and in disrepair,right side of prep unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris,prep unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bell peppers stored above cooked chicken tikka,located in the standing reach in cooler by the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed drain pipe at the mop sink dripping.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the kitchen.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Rasoi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Rasoi on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Rasoi?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Urban Rasoi.
How does Urban Rasoi compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Urban Rasoi most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Urban Rasoi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Urban Rasoi have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Urban Rasoi 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 Rasoi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Rasoi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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