Urban Plates
Urban Plates in Long Beach, CA is rated Contains Seed Oils by Oil Watch. Oil Audit (fryer oil: seed oils; cooking fats: seed oils; dressings: clean; bread: seed oils; sauces: seed oils). Last confirmed October 2026.
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What the rating means
Urban Plates is rated Contains Seed Oils. Contains Seed Oils means: seed oils in most of the areas audited.
At Urban Plates: 1 area confirmed seed-oil free (dressings) and 4 areas with seed oils (fryer oil, cooking fats, bread and sauces).
Oil Watch audits five areas and weights them: fryer oil 35%, cooking fats 25%, dressings 15%, bread 15% and sauces 10%. A confirmed seed-oil-free area scores in full, a confirmed seed oil scores nothing, an unconfirmed area counts half and an area that doesn't apply is left out. A weighted score of 85 or more is Seed Oil Free, 70 to 84 is Mostly Clean, 40 to 69 is Use Caution and anything lower is Contains Seed Oils. How Oil Watch works
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Apple MapsHours
- Monday
- 11 AM – 9:15 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM – 9:15 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM – 9:15 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM – 9:15 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM – 9:45 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM – 9:45 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM – 9:15 PM
Hours from Google · updated Oct 26, 2026. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Does Urban Plates use seed oils?
In some areas. Urban Plates is rated Contains Seed Oils by Oil Watch: seed oils are confirmed in the fryer oil, cooking fats, bread and sauces, while the dressings are seed-oil free.
What does Urban Plates fry in?
Seed oil. Oil Watch's audit found seed oil in the fryer at Urban Plates.
What does Urban Plates cook with?
Seed oil. Oil Watch's audit found Urban Plates cooks with seed oil.
Are the dressings at Urban Plates made with seed oils?
No. Oil Watch's audit found the dressings at Urban Plates are seed-oil free.
Does the bread at Urban Plates contain seed oils?
Yes. Oil Watch's audit found seed oil in the bread at Urban Plates.
Do the sauces at Urban Plates contain seed oils?
Yes. Oil Watch's audit found seed oil in the sauces at Urban Plates.
Where does Oil Watch's information on Urban Plates come from?
From restaurant staff, last confirmed October 2026. Oil Watch reviewed the listing and cites its source on this page.
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