AMBASSADOR CAFE
With 9 inspections documented, AMBASSADOR CAFE maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file
825 BRICKELL BAY DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/30/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13550572
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 int, 5 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken being thrown in room temperature.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef pastry at 130 inside hot box. cook reheated the pastry to 165 f **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen pans, stored inside employee handwashing sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank in kitchen area.
10/15/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10924642
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area. Inspector provided the hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: cooked pork (99-102F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Reheated- cooked pork (179F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All certificates for food handlers completion, missing the certificate number
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed employee frying pork in a portable grease fryer, no hood system .
2/19/2025· 1y ago
4 int, 5 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knifes stored between wall and three compartment sink.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Kitchen cutting boards inside employing washing sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
9/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago
4 int, 6 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen area.
4/24/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8637758
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8594792
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a Storage area next to back Office A Food preparation, table, 2 compartment sink, and two small Reaching freezer. Not on original floor plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Plan review is Backed up as per Robert Irving in Tallahassee. Time extended as per supervisor 30 days. **Time Extended**
1/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8593628
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 1 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a Storage area next to back Office A Food preparation, table, 2 compartment sink, and two small Reaching freezer. Not on original floor plans. Warning
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning
1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8526193
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 2 basic
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryer no hood system.
10/13/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8358680
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 3 basic
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No cook was observed at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 577-0605
Website: http://cafeambassadorfl.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(22 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Convenience Store
✓ Liquor Store
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store
Location
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Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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