Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HUGO'S AT HOTEL AMALGA

5 PRAWN ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3726225
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764718
DBPR license6502598

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#3High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining lettuce. Person in charge removed paper towel.

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw lamb. Person in charge moved Chen to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Broken shell egg in case of eggs in walk in cooler. Person in charge disposed of egg.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Non food grade paper towel lining lettuce.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting out on counter; Eggs 79F; ( – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs sitting on counter 79F. In reach in cooler; guacamole 50F, tomatoes 49F; ( – Cold Holding) Out only 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack. Person in charge removed label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

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