Ambrosia Key West

622 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

Other

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Ambrosia Key West stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Ambrosia Key West's latest score of 64 falls below the Key West average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells eggs stored at kitchen counter. As per employee eggs were stored outside, 3 hours before the inspection. Employee removed eggs and placed them in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping towels stored inside the hand sink,located at the laundry room.

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

24-18-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

25-27-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ice cream stored inside fridge not properly segregated from establishment food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Mar 26, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; milk 55F; ( - Cold Holding). Milk was sitting out. Placed into reach in 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/ Daniel Bar expired 5.8.23 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked scrambled eggs not date marked. As per employee over 24 hours. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom.

32-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ambrosia Key West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ambrosia Key West on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Ambrosia Key West compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Ambrosia Key West most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Ambrosia Key West's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ambrosia Key West have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ambrosia Key West 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 Ambrosia Key West inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ambrosia Key West is inspected around two times per year on average.

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