CAFE DEL HIDALGO
35 HYPOLITA ST STE 101, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-823-1196
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Person in charge disconnected hose.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle. Person in charge labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked container under ice cream maker. Person in charge disposed. Gaskets are torn on reach in freezer, tall 2 door, and low boy cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water in plastic bottles on floor. Person in charge rearranged water to store properly.
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In-use knife/knives/spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas under hot press. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on 2 door low boy, and reach in freezer.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 10ppm. Owner changed sanitizer bottle. After priming several times if tested at 50Ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front cooler opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on far back reach in cooler are torn.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towels under cutting boards. Person in charge removed towels
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on far back reach in cooler are soiled.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with purple liquid missing label. Person in charge added label.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach stuck to glue trap above computer. Person in charge disposed of glue trap.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
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.
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.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip-top cooler: ham, turkey, roast beef (55-57F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded tuna (60F - Cold Holding); cooked onions, mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pesto (50F - Cold Holding); feta (54F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss, provolone (60-62F - Cold Holding); no shell hard boiled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 59F for over four hours per person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: ham, turkey, roast beef (55-57F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded tuna (60F - Cold Holding); cooked onions, mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pesto (50F - Cold Holding); feta (54F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss, provolone (60-62F - Cold Holding); no shell hard boiled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 59F for over four hours per person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards and prep tables soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station on front counter blocked by dirty dishes inside bowl. Person in charge removed dirty dishes.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind ice cream machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back storage reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed front reach in coolers gaskets soiled with food debris.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects at front counter food prep area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken sitting on ready to eat sliced deli meats. Person in charge placed raw chicken on bottom of reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep table that flat crepe oven sits on soiled with grease and food debris.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating launch on prep table by gelato cooler. Person in charge told employee to remove launch from food area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles cracked and chipped by ice cream machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside bulk sugar container with handle touching sugar. Person in charge removed handle from sugar.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in food prep area cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small reach in freezer near ice cream maker with gaskets heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed make line cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed espresso machine cleaning powder stored above clean utensils and dishes on corner shelf across from hand washing station. Person in charge move cleaning powder away from food contact surfaces.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed food container lid chipped and cracked on feta cheese in flip-top cooler bottom. Person in charge replaced lid.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple torn gaskets on reach in coolers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor to the right of ice cream holding cabinet.
Floor, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall behind small reach in cooler right of ice cream display cabinet soiled with grease.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed duct tape used to repair cracked food container lid. Food debris inside tape. Person in charge replaced lid.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe utensil sitting in 72F water on prep table. Person in charge dumped water.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields in ware washing area cracked. Person in charge is having difficulty finding replacements. Discussed LED tubes as an option.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed blue knife handle on prep table with deformed and peeling handler. Not easily cleanable.
Dec 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no current food manager certification onsite. Discussed with person in charge.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid on prep table near deli slicer missing label.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields above triple sink cracked.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers stack above triple sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.