Urbana Cafe & Gallery
144 10 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 22, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 10 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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