AMBATO RESTAURANT in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 8, 2025
📍 666 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Ambato Restaurant in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on both graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
AMBATO RESTAURANT in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Nov 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures...
Nov 8, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot hold...
GRADE A
Jul 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-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.
“Choking first a...
Jul 17, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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AMBATO RESTAURANT in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AMBATO RESTAURANT last inspected?
- AMBATO RESTAURANT was last inspected on January 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is AMBATO RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- AMBATO RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has AMBATO RESTAURANT had?
- AMBATO RESTAURANT has 5 health inspections on record from July 2023 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AMBATO RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AMBATO RESTAURANT was 28 points on November 8, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AMBATO RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. AMBATO RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.