AMBASSADOR CAFE
825 BRICKELL BAY DR, Miami FL 33131
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen pans, stored inside employee handwashing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken being thrown in room temperature.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All certificates for food handlers completion, missing the certificate number
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area. Inspector provided the hand washing sign.
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.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Kitchen cutting boards inside employing washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knifes stored between wall and three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen area.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
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.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.
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