Ambersweet
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Ambersweet, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot holding equipment left with old food residue inside. Employee clean it out completely. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Bar was not open. Soap was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed curry powder with no labels. Person in charge discarded them voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Person in charge inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on food prep . Person in charge removed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons inside standing water at ambient temperature of 70F. Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Missing in one of the hood .
14-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed it and washed the bottle used for sauces . **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
61
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed some missing sneeze guards at the buffet area with exposed food items : pastries, oatmeal, yogurt , bread. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed exposed food items : pastries, oatmeal, yogurt , bread. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties above cooked onions. Employee inverted the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oysters and mussels tags without date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and metal pieces inside the hand sink located underneath the counter in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table inside the kitchen. Chef moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in dirty surface ( top side of the ice machine) . Employee washed the scoop and placed it inside a clean container.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in coolers at the pantry station. Employee washed it and moved it out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
45
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk mix (67F - Cold Holding) left at ambient temperature for around 20 minutes as per employee. Employee placed the mix inside ice water to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding) inside the hot box . As per employee for around 40 minutes. Employee reheated the chicken to 167 F**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding leftover inside the hand sink at the prep area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile at the prep back area.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon and the ring mold inside standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance. Cooler located at the waiter station area.
23-03-4
47
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw items were marked immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves used to stored clean containers.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed some wet towels left on counters. Employee placed them inside sanitizer buckets.
21-12-4
82
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser with expired battery. Employee changed the battery . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( room service station )
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between cooler backside and table counter. Knife was sent to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the bar station .
29-20-5
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at the warewashing and kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Establishment uses time frame for the buffet area 7:00-11:00 am. whipped butter (67 F - TPHC ); cream cheese (66 F - TOHC ); cut watermelon (57 F - TPHC); cut cantaloupe (63 F - TPHC). Observed food was removed to discard. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed most of the food at the buffer without proper protection: whipped butter, cream cheese, salami, cheddar cheese, parfait yogurt, sliced tomatoes, smoked salmon, spring mix, cut melons, cheese tequeños . **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed no employee monitoring the buffet area. **Warning**
08B-05-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as public health control without written procedure for breakfast buffet time frame 7:00 -11 am. Procedure was provided. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed ready to eat fruits ( apples without wrapping at the buffet area. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees without hair restrain. Employees corrected the issue wearing the hair net . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed some metal containers to scoop flour and rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ambersweet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ambersweet on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ambersweet?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ambersweet.
How does Ambersweet compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Ambersweet most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Ambersweet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ambersweet have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ambersweet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ambersweet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ambersweet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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