Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CAFE DEL HIDALGO

35 HYPOLITA ST STE 101 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3617128
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10907935
DBPR license6501769

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container in stand up reach in cooler filled with pastrami with a date mark of 9/25. Person in charge stated he cut pastrami two days prior to inspection but did not change the label. Person in charge added correct date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark on half n half and milk on counter. Person in charge added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing milk shake metal cup in hand washing station. Discussed with person in charge and employee placed cup in triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with purple liquid missing label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach stuck to glue trap above computer. Person in charge disposed of glue trap. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer, reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor coming from grease trap/floor drain when dish machine is in use.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.