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AMBROSIA RESTAURANT

AMBROSIA RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on file for its ST. PETERSBURG location, with an overall rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

300 4 AVENUE NORTH

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10906300

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved reach in deli cooler cutting boards.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certificate for Chef Duane Lewis completion date 2/28/2019 through ServSafe.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. Repeat Violation
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificate for Robert L. 10/25/2021 through Premier Food Safety.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734783

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - chocolate cake (52F - Cold Holding), per staff cooler door left open
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733950

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table behind front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Scallops, 10 pounds, vacuum sealed fresh then frozen. Red fish, 2 pounds, vacuum sealed fresh then frozen

Inspection Date: 5/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537365

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Clean silverware and utensils stored with the food-contact surface upright in ware washing area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table: butter (75F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner next to employee restrooms. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537094

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press in sandwich prep area has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table at end of cook line has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Can opener still has food debris build up at the time of this callback inspection date. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355574

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in sandwich prep area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press in sandwich prep area has built up food debris. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at coffee station across from cook line not properly protected. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of all purpose flour removed from its original packaging and not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table at end of cook line has built up food debris. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on menu not identified as raw or undercooked. Warning