HAMPTON INN
2050 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.829.1996
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) left on ice at buffet for less than four hours. Discussed time control with person in charge.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes and food trays washed and rinsed and placed in empty sink basin too air dry per person in charge. Discussed wash rinse sanitize procedures, provided handout. Person in charge filled sink with sanitizer and sanitized dishes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed single door reach in cooler: individual butter (67F); individual cream cheese (66F - Cold Holding) left on counter from 6am to 10 am and placed in reach in cooler after 10 am per person in charge. Not following written procedures for time control. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single door reach in cooler: individual butter (67F); individual cream cheese (66F - Cold Holding) left on counter from 6am to 10 am and placed in reach in cooler after 10 am per person in charge. Not following time control written procedures. See stop sale.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed onsite food employee working breakfast without proof of food handler training.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed one food offsite employee certification photocopied.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) left on ice at buffet for less than four hours. Discussed time control with person in charge.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks and spoons not presented handle first on breakfast buffet.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station sink in kitchen. Person in charge added paper napkins.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed based on hotel policy that breakfast buffet is kept on time control. New GM could not locate time control written procedures. Provided blank copy to new person in charge.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with orange chemical inside missing common name label. Person in charge added label to bottle.
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