AMBROSIA RESTAURANT
300 4 AVENUE NORTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-440-4859
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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 training certificate for the kitchen employee Duane Lewis who was present during the inspection and was engaging in food preparation. Training was conducted on 2/28/2019 through ServSafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from walk in cooler. Roll of paper towels place at the hand handsink.
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. Could not be provided for employee present handling food. Discussed with manager and emailed a Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in prep area not dispensing any water. Hot water turned on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and sweater stored on rack above clean white plates and next to microwave. Items were moved to the office.
Food stored on floor. Ice cooler storing ice that will be scooped for drinks observed stored on the floor in the front counter area. Discussed with manager on duty. Ice cooler remove off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black substance.
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Not dispensing any water. Facilities employee came to change batteries on the faucet. Faucet now dispensing water.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved reach in deli cooler cutting boards.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner next to employee restrooms. Manager labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
Clean silverware and utensils stored with the food-contact surface upright in ware washing area.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press in sandwich prep area has built up food debris.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press in sandwich prep area has built up food debris.
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.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.