HAMPTON INN DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
1302 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon above ready to eat milk, and fully cooked sausage patties. Person in charge moved bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fully cooked eggs (59F – Cold Holding) left on cutting board for one hour per kitchen employee. Person in charge placed in cooler too cool. Observed flip-top cooler butter (55F – Cold Holding). Person in charge moved butter to walk-in cooler. Butter placed in flip-top cooler this morning per person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards stained with food debris and black streaks.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified food manager certification. Person in charge has taken test and is awaiting results. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quat test kits. For triple sink and dish machine.
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area removed. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed kitchen and dinning area fully renovated. Bar, and bar hand washing stations are fully removed. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees missing certified food handler training.
Basic 7
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed flip-top cooler in kitchen at ambient 55F. Gaskets heavily torn. Person in charge stated top of flip-top cooler left open without containers.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler heavily torn
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of milk on walk-in cooler floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles on floor in dry storage.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed newly renovated tile walls in kitchen in disrepair. Some tiles falling off wall. Missing grout making walls not smooth or easily cleanable.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed original hand washing station near walk-in cooler missing hand washing sign. Observed newly added hand washing station by newly added kitchen entrance missing hand washing sign. Person in charge has them on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed four cases of singles service cups and lids stored on floor under prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:35 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.