AMBO in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 4, 2026
📍 55C EAST 8 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Indian
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, West 4th Street, Astor Place
Overview
AMBO, an Indian restaurant in Greenwich Village, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 5 points. Across 6 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
AMBO in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Apr 4, 2026
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Oct 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food, 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.
Thawing procedure impr...
Oct 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.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
May 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
May 18, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Hand wash sign not posted
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperl...
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AMBO in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AMBO last inspected?
- AMBO was last inspected on April 4, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is AMBO's current health grade?
- AMBO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has AMBO had?
- AMBO has 6 health inspections on record from May 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AMBO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AMBO was 25 points on May 18, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AMBO ever received a Grade C?
- No. AMBO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.