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Cafe Ambrosia

Coffee/Tea · 465 West 23 Street · Manhattan 10011

A Grade A posted 2025-08-28 (score 12)

Inspection history

2025-08-28 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-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.—

2024-10-15 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 26

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2024-10-15

At this address

GRADE D

14 open HPD violations — 1 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 4 restaurants
14 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, No Permit or License, Pet/Animal), shared by 4 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Hed NYC, Henry & the Lions, Joe Coffee.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

465 West 23 Street

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