Ambrosia Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Ambrosia Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Ambrosia Restaurant's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certificate for Chef Duane Lewis completion date 2/28/2019 through ServSafe.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificate for Robert L. 10/25/2021 through Premier Food Safety.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved reach in deli cooler cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
22-08-4
58
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - chocolate cake (52F - Cold Holding), per staff cooler door left open
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
51-13-4
74
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table: butter (75F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner next to employee restrooms. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean silverware and utensils stored with the food-contact surface upright in ware washing area.
24-18-4
70
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table at end of cook line has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Can opener still has food debris build up at the time of this callback inspection date. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press in sandwich prep area has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table at end of cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on menu not identified as raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press in sandwich prep area has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at coffee station across from cook line not properly protected. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of all purpose flour removed from its original packaging and not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in sandwich prep area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
67
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler is in reduced oxygen packaging and has no use by date. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Cooked chicken in vacuum sealed bags have not been labeled with bold type as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
03G-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler is in reduced oxygen packaging has no labeling. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Cooked chicken in vacuum sealed bags have not been labeled with bold type as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
03G-06-5
70
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: butter (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to other refrigeration. Temperatures were recorded at 2:30 pm. Temperatures taken again at 3:15 pm: Butter 42 F Swiss cheese 41 F Turkey 42 F Raw beef 43 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023.
50-17-3
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 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 - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information.
03G-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in rear of kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of hallway. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ambrosia Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ambrosia Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ambrosia Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ambrosia Restaurant.
How does Ambrosia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Ambrosia Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Ambrosia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ambrosia Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ambrosia Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ambrosia Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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