Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's

1334 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

American

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, three this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up four times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

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

Mar 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10B

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

May 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06D

Dec 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06D

Jul 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

02G

Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate a food service establishment (fse) or non-retail food processing establishment (nrfp) not available.

18-01

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

10B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's.

How does Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's 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 Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saint Ambroeus Cafe at Sotheby's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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