PASS
Ambrosia Passes Reinspection with Violations
November 19, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Reinspection Inspection
10
Total Violations
1
Critical
6
Major
3
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection following routine inspection on 11/18/2025 showed significant reduction in fly activity and pest control service reports were received. Multiple violations were found including lack of food handler certifications, improper sanitization practices, wiping cloths without sanitizer, medicines stored near food, and thermometers missing from refrigeration units. Facility received PASS placard but must submit additional pest control reports and staff certifications within specified timeframes.
Violations Cited
10
#23
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Observed a significant reduction in amount of fly activity; received pest control service report for rodents and flies dated 11/18/2025; Operator stated that they will provide additional pest control service report for today that will address fly activity.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Observed no sanitizing solution in the front service area during active food preparation and facility had been operating for more than 4 hours. Wet wiping cloth used on espresso/coffee machine had no measurable sanitizing solution. Active warewashing without sanitization observed.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#1A
MAJOR
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
What Was Observed
Observed staff and Person in Charge did not know how to use chlorine test strips and were unable to state the correct amount of sanitizing solution necessary to sanitize food contact surfaces.
#29
MAJOR
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
What Was Observed
Observed medicines stored in containers directly next to food stored on the same shelving/area.
#38
MAJOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
What Was Observed
Observed no thermometer in a couple of refrigeration units such as the under the counter unit and drink refrigerator.
#39
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed many wiping cloths stored on counters lacking any measurable sanitizing solution except one wiping cloth used in the back preparation area.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#43
MAJOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Observed a clutter of items stored around the perimeter of the back kitchen and in the basement that can create harborage sites for vermin.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#1B
MINOR
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND FOOD HANDLER CARD
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Observed no food handler cards nor food safety manager certification at time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed containers of frosting directly on the floor stored in the basement.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed containers of frosting directly on the floor stored in the basement.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049