HAMPTON INN DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
1302 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-494-2100
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near hand washing station by kitchen entrances.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019026268 | May 9, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $800 |
| 5--2019012732 | Jan 31, 2019 | Apr 9, 2019 | $200 |
| 5--2015016695 | Apr 13, 2015 | Apr 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink.
Dead roaches on premises. I dead roach in glue trap. 1 cricket. Person in charge disposed of glue trap.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at reach in cooler table is deeply grooved and black.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 deal roaches in glue tray by cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items on shelf with food items. Person in charge moved personal items.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor is soiled with dirt/debris/food.
Food stored on floor. Apples on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge picked up and moved.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on top of ice machine between uses. Ice buckets are on top of ice machine and not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice at bottom of door.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Condiments for self service are not protected from contamination. They need to be under a sneeze guard Or have hinged lids. (Brown sugar, chocolate chips etc..)
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Establishment has raw wood pallets as storage shelves in kitchen. Need to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Jun 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 215 W KING ST BLDG 3, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pepto bismol stored on top shelf on walk-in cooler above hard boiled eggs.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed chocolate chips, walnuts, brown sugar, raisins, almonds on buffet without covers. Person in charge removed all toppings to back kitchen.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near hand washing station by kitchen entrances.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on reach in coolers heavily stained with black streaks.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor of the dry storage room. Observed approximately six dead roaches in glue traps on floor behind cooking equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple wall tiles in kitchen area loose.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 215 W KING ST BLDG 3, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
May 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards stained with food debris and black streaks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler heavily torn
Food stored on floor. Observed case of milk on walk-in cooler floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles on floor in dry storage.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed four cases of singles service cups and lids stored on floor under prep table.
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.