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Urbana Café

2714 Woodburn Av

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 2, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage

Inspector’s notes

A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories. Observed no handwashing signage at the hand sink behind the service bar. Ensure handwashing signage is posted at all handwashing sinks. PIC made a sign instructing employees to wash their hands and posted it at the handwashing sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed sausages stored in the line cooler that were held past the discard date indicated on the date marking. Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food is discarded when the date mark exceeds the required time/temperature combination. PIC discarded the sausages.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim were not accessible to customers. Ensure instructions for removing food of a choking victim are accessible to customers. PIC posted the instructions for removing food of a choking victim is a location that is accessible to customers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 24, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(B)Other

Official wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep scores and scratches on the cutting board that prevent it from being effectively cleaned and sanitized. Ensure cutting board is resurfaced or replaced.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 17, 2026

Not In Compliance

8 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed a Y splitter valve installed on the mop sink faucet that has a backflow preventer not designed for continuous backpressure. PIC disconnected the Y splitter from the hose connected to the cleaner/sanitizer dispenser.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Observed boxes of single-use cups and lids stored on the floor of the storage room. Ensure single use articles are stored at least six inches off of the floor. PIC moved single use article to a location that is at least six inches off of the floor.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed cream being held in a customer self-service insulated container that was at 44.5° F. Advised PIC to check the temperature of the cream multiple time during a shift to ensure it is below 41° F. PIC discarded the cream.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed a buildup of biofilm and other residue inside of the ice machine Clean ice machine more regularly, maintain cleanliness. PIC was instructed to postpone use of ice machine until it can be cleaned.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4.4(B)Other

Official wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep scores and scratches on the cutting board that prevent it from being effectively cleaned and sanitized. Ensure the cutting board is resurfaced or replaced.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 1, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. A certified person in charge or manager needs to be a present at all hours of operation.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 25, 2025

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health

Inspector’s notes

License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. New manager is in the process of obtaining level 2 manager certification.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed creame cheese croissant that was 65 °F on display counter. Cream cheese croissant was moved to the refrigerator.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items. Observed employee phone on the table in food prep area.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. A certified person in charge or manager needs to be present at all times of operation.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 14, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed cheese croissant that was 71ºF. Cheese Croissant was voluntarily discarded. Observed cold brew coffee that was 63ºF on counter. Cold brew coffee was moved to a refrigerator. +COS

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items. Observed employee phone on table in food prep area.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. A certified person in charge or manager needs to be present at all times of operation.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2.3(C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.3(C) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained. Observed food employees handling food without wearing hair coverings.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Discussed with PIC that each risk level III or IV needs a unique certified manager.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 10, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

5.1(B)(1) - Approved system and cleanable fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed y-splitter on mop sink with built in back flow preventer that is not designed to have continuous back pressure put on it.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. Observed no manager certification in food protection. Please have these certificates available during inspections.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 6.3(C)(1)Other

Official wording

6.3(C)(1) - Facilities: Employee accommodations: Location

Inspector’s notes

Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco are located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are not protected from contamination. Observed phone on prep table.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 8, 2024

Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(A)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(A) - Violation - Equipment-Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. "

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3717-1-04.4(L)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(L) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing -sanitization temperature The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation was not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 10, 2024

Abated On-Site

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(L)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(L) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing -sanitization temperature The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation was not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed dishwasher with a rinse temperature of 200°F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The rinse temperature for the dishwasher needs to be within the posted manufacturers range and no higher then 194°F. Facility needs to use three compartment sink until dishwasher is properly adjusted or repaired."

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3717-1-04.2(A)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(A) - Violation - Equipment-Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. "

Inspector’s notes

"Observed ham and cheese croissant holding at ambient temperature for less than 4 hours. Croissant was moved to cold holding unit."

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"PIC-Level 2 Certification Observed no manager with Ohio manager certification in food protection."

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

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