Sant Ambroeus Gelateria

267 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Sant Ambroeus Gelateria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
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
82
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Apr 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Feb 22, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sant Ambroeus Gelateria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sant Ambroeus Gelateria on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sant Ambroeus Gelateria?

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

How does Sant Ambroeus Gelateria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sant Ambroeus Gelateria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sant Ambroeus Gelateria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sant Ambroeus Gelateria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sant Ambroeus Gelateria 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 Sant Ambroeus Gelateria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sant Ambroeus Gelateria is inspected roughly once per year on average.