CAFE DEL HIDALGO
35 HYPOLITA ST STE 101 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen near ice cream maker.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards on sand which make line stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no current food manager certification onsite. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for employees. One card expired 10/2022 no other training available. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid on prep table near deli slicer missing label.
Basic 3
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields above triple sink cracked.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler and flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers stack above triple sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.