Sant Ambroeus

265 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sant Ambroeus three times, with records going back to 2023. Sant Ambroeus was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Sant Ambroeus' latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Jul 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sant Ambroeus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sant Ambroeus on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sant Ambroeus?

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 Sant Ambroeus.

How does Sant Ambroeus compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sant Ambroeus most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sant Ambroeus' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sant Ambroeus have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.