Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

AMBROSIA KEY WEST

622-618 FLEMING ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3719936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13758429
DBPR license5428206

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (70°F Cold Holding) at the gazebo by the pool area. As per manager food was placed at 8:30 AM. Employee will placed yogurt inside the reach in cooler to bring the temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (122 F – Hot Holding)at the gazebo. As per manager breakfast is from. 8:30 to 10:30 AM.

#5High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quat sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Employee discarded the sanitizer.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Halyna Holinei. Working at establishment for 5. Years.

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed fruit at the gazebo not covered. Manager was advised to cover the fruit.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.