Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill

2730 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480

American

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill has six inspections in the public record. On Nov 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Observe ice machine with mold-like substance or slime” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Palm Beach restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operated label spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling in dry storage.

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of bread crumbs on floor in dry storage .

08B-38-4

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Observe ice machine with mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe plastic cup stored on floor in rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shrimp above custard. Operator placed raw shrimp on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observe ice machine with mold-like substance or slime. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observe with pizza sauce ,soups and sauces. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**

02C-04-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observe at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**

38-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill on file is from Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill?

Across the inspection record, “observe ice machine with mold-like substance or slime” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill.

How does Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?

Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Beach average of 84.

Has Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ambassador Hotel/The Ambassador Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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