Ambassador Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
45
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Ambassador Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Ambassador Cafe trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef pastry at 130 inside hot box. cook reheated the pastry to 165 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen pans, stored inside employee handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken being thrown in room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
45
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: cooked pork (99-102F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Reheated- cooked pork (179F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All certificates for food handlers completion, missing the certificate number
53B-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area. Inspector provided the hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
67
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
31B-04-4
50
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a Storage area next to back Office A Food preparation, table, 2 compartment sink, and two small Reaching freezer. Not on original floor plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
64
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
90
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods off temperature cooked empanadas at 48 f Han and cheese sandwiches at 47 f as per Person in charge the foods off temperature where Prepare 30 minutes before the inspection. Person in charge transfer all the food off temperature into a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robert Medina 07-26-2016 expired **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees with expired employee training 3-19-2019 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in room temperature inside 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ambassador Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ambassador Cafe on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ambassador Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ambassador Cafe.
How does Ambassador Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ambassador Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ambassador Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ambassador Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ambassador Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ambassador Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ambassador Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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