Ambo

55C East 8 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Indian

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Ambo appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Ambo is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 4, 2026

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Oct 8, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

May 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

May 18, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Hand wash sign not posted

10J

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ambo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ambo on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ambo?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ambo.

How does Ambo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ambo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ambo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ambo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ambo 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 Ambo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ambo is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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