Urbana Cafe
1305 53 STREET, Brooklyn, 11219
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 29, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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