El Ambia Cubano

950 E Melbourne Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Ambia Cubano has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Saturday **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salt **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Under counter reach in cooler

14-36-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi not removed from vacuum seal. Still frozen **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing microwave

14-11-5

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cheese cake **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salt **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer

14-11-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Red fish vacuum seal not broken **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler make table

14-36-5

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef hot holding in the oven 118F. Recommend to reheat to 165F checked found at 203F. Corrected on site Rice 120F was discarded corrective action taken.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced ham and cheese sliced at 10:30 11:00 found at 2:30 at 60, recommend to place in the freezer to cool quickly.

03D-06-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 58F

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector panel.

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom

31B-04-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Ambia Cubano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Ambia Cubano on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Ambia Cubano?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Ambia Cubano.

How does El Ambia Cubano compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

El Ambia Cubano most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has El Ambia Cubano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Ambia Cubano have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Ambia Cubano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Ambia Cubano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Ambia Cubano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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