Home› NYC› Queens› Ambrosia Garden

Ambrosia Garden

29-11 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11105
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Ambrosia Garden has been inspected four times since 2025. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Ambrosia Garden trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
Aug 13, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
70
Jul 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Apr 28, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ambrosia Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ambrosia Garden on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ambrosia Garden?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ambrosia Garden.

How does Ambrosia Garden compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ambrosia Garden most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Ambrosia Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ambrosia Garden have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ambrosia Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

Nearby Restaurants
Nonnas 1977
29-13 23 Avenue
Score: 55 — Medium Risk
Stamatis
29-09 23 Avenue
Score: 74 — Medium Risk
Porta 23
29-17 23 Avenue
Score: 74 — Medium Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Queens → Greek / Mediterranean restaurants in NYC → Greek / Mediterranean restaurants in Queens
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Contact