El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne

Last inspected:

950 E Melbourne Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901
Overview

El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne has 21 inspections on record dating back to 2022, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health policy violations have appeared in at least 5 inspections, and handwashing and food contact surface violations are recurring findings across multiple years. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was noted in the red zone during a July 2022 inspection. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
91Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the back prep room. Company came out fixed it. **Corrected On-Site**

El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne last inspected?
El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne?
The most frequently cited violations at El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne had?
El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne find?
El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne ever been shut down?
No, El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Ambia Cubano in Melbourne has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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