Cincinnati, OH

Urbana Cafe

Name: Urbana Cafe
Address: 1130 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH

1130 Broadway

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 11, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 7.1(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(B) - X. Chemical - Restriction - Presence and Use

Inspector’s notes

Unnecessary chemicals are stored on the premises. Observed pesticides stored in the back storage closet. Ensure all unnecessary chemicals are discarded.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed in-use utensils stored on top of a dry wiping cloth. Ensure in-use utensils are stored in a clean and sanitized container or on a clean and sanitized portion of the preparation table/cooking equipment.

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 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3701-21-22Other

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 the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are accessible to the public as well as food employees.

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, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 10, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 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 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Ensure ware washing station is equipped with a test kit to measure the concentration of the sanitizer.

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 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Inspector’s notes

There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Observed non-functioning oven and mechanical ware washing unit in the facility. Ensure non-functioning / unnecessary items are repaired or removed from the facility.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. 1. Observed a build up of food debris in the bottom of the cold-holding unit and the reach-in cooler by the oven. Ensure the interior compartments of equipment is cleaned more frequently. 2. Observed that the floors underneath of the counters and equipment are soiled. Ensure floors under counters and equipment are cleaned more frequently.

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 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 connected between the mop sink and the chemical dispensers. The y splitter is not designed for continuous backpressure. Ensure y splitter is not used between the mop sink and chemical dispensers.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 22, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 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 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.

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 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Inspector’s notes

There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Observed non functioning oven and dishwasher. Repair or remove items.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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 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 build up of what appeared to be scale in ice bin. PIC started discarding ice to clean unit. +COS

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 6.3(C)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.3(C)(2) - Employee Accommodations-Designated Areas

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur. Observed employee items on center countertop.

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.

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, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 14, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(O)(1-3)Other

Official wording

6.4(O)(1-3) - Violation

Inspector’s notes

There are unapproved animals on the premises. Observed dog inside. Dog left. Discussed with PIC prohibiting dogs that are not service animals. COS

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3.1(A)(1)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.1(A)(1) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources compliance with food law

Inspector’s notes

Food is from an unapproved source. Observed herb cream cheese that prepared at a facility that did not have registration to sell food prepared off the site of production. Owner changed process so that cream cheese would be prepared on site. COS

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 2.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Observed food employee not wash hands prior to grabbing single use gloves. Food employee washed hands CORRECTED

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.

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 with Ohio manager certification in food protection. PIC said they had successfully completed course. Discussed having certificate 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 6.0(A)(1)(c)Other

Official wording

6.0(A)(1)(c) - Facilities: Indoor areas - surface characteristics

Inspector’s notes

Floor or walls or ceiling in an area subject to moisture is not nonabsorbent. Observed unfinished wood surfaces in coffee area.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other

Official wording

6.4(J)(2) - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee items in non-designated areas.

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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 23, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Observed food employee not wash hands upon entry to food handling area and before using tongs to pick up pastry. Food employee changed tasks to register. Discussed proper handwashing with food employees.

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.

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 certificate for Ohio manager certified 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 2.4(C)(5)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(5) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were checking foods as they were received. Observed pastry that had meat and cheese in it that was observed at 80ºF. Per PIC, no receiving temperature was taken. Discussed with PIC receiving temperatures for TCS foods.

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(C)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.

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.

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed pastries with TCS filling that were at 80°F at ambient temperature. Pastries were voluntarily discarded as it could not be determined if they were received in temperature.

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 4.2(H)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(H)(2) - Temperature indicator

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 25, 2024

Not 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

"Observed croissants with TCS filling held at room temperature. Croissants were moved to refrigerator."

In plain English

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 25, 2024 · Original Source