Urbana Cafe & Gallery

144 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Urbana Cafe & Gallery stretching back to 2023. On Feb 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Urbana Cafe & Gallery on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Nov 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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06C

Jun 27, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Urbana Cafe & Gallery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Urbana Cafe & Gallery on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Urbana Cafe & Gallery?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Urbana Cafe & Gallery.

How does Urbana Cafe & Gallery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Urbana Cafe & Gallery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Urbana Cafe & Gallery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Urbana Cafe & Gallery have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Urbana Cafe & Gallery 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 Urbana Cafe & Gallery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Urbana Cafe & Gallery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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