Sant Ambroeus
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
55
Score
Sant Ambroeus appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Sant Ambroeus' 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed with butter at expo . Operator labled 9-1 **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above butter in draw refrigerator. Operator placed Raw shrimp on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher expo. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at dishwasher expo. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle not labeled. Operator labled water **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag carrots box of bread stored on floor in bakery walkin freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe 5 #10 cans of tomatoes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
01B-01-4
High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe tomato sauce homemade overnight (47F - Cooling) Priority: High Priority
03D-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe tomato sauce homemade overnight (47F - Cooling) Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above butter. Operated removed . **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe tomato sauce homemade overnight (47F - Cooling)due to deep covered plastic container. Priority: Intermediate
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe utensils in cook line hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in butter container . Operator remove. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observe at walk in refrigerator multiple plastic containers of food on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
35
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 17 oz can of tomatoes with large dent.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic and metal buckets in cookline hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in plastic squeeze bottle, not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic juice in bar walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed home made tomato sauce overnight (55F - Cooling). See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 1)Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). 2) observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw shelled eggs above cooked ham in draw refrigerator. Operator removed eggs 3)observed raw fish above cooked cold cut in draw refrigerator. Operator place raw fish on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Draw refrigerator ; tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish (47-51F - Cold Holding); cold cuts (48-52F - Cold Holding); (48-52F); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) overnight see stop sale 3) home made tomato sauce overnight (55F - Cooling) overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Flip top refrigerator ; cooked vegetables, meat sauce,pooled eggs ,cream, (49-52F - Cold Holding) . 2) observed Draw refrigerator ; tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish (47-51F - Cold Holding); cold cuts (48-52F - Cold Holding); (48-52F); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) overnight see stop sale Operator stated that all food was put in Flip top refrigerator at 7 am and started at 41F or below and will be discarded at 1 pm and used 6 hour time as public health control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 3) home made tomato sauce overnight (55F - Cooling) overnight. Due to being in deep plastic containers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
43
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1)Observe in walk-in refrigerator meat sauce overnight (54F - Cooling) see stop sale. 2) observe at 2 door refrigerator pastry cream overnight (50F - Cooling).see stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2)Observe in walk-in refrigerator meat sauce overnight (54F - Cooling) see stop sale. 2) observe at 2 door refrigerator pastry cream overnight (50F - Cooling).see stop sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1)Observe in walk-in refrigerator meat sauce overnight (54F - Cooling) see stop sale. Due to being in deep plastic container. 2) 2) observe at 2 door refrigerator pastry cream overnight (50F - Cooling).see stop sale .
03D-15-4
52
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observe in flip top refrigerator with tomato slices Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
95
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at tomato sauce overnight (61-64F - Cooling) See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Tomato sauce 51° overnight **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at tomato sauce overnight (61-64F - Cooling) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Tomato sauce 51° overnight **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe tomato sauce cooling overnight in deep covered container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Tomato sauce 51° overnight in large plastic container with cover. **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
67
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sant Ambroeus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sant Ambroeus on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sant Ambroeus?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sant Ambroeus.
How does Sant Ambroeus compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?
Sant Ambroeus most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach average of 84.
Has Sant Ambroeus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sant Ambroeus have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sant Ambroeus 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 Sant Ambroeus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sant Ambroeus is inspected around three times per year on average.
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