HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT
1600 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-829-2627
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Whipping cream dated 7.28. Milk dated 7.3. Today is 8.5.26
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Both spray hoses below the sink rim.
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 has not date when opened. Person in charge discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar nozzles are soiled.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food on floor in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Person in charge started to pick thing up and put them away.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in bar.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Floor where soda nozzles come out is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Opened employee beverage container/food in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee food in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed all food.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. In reach in cooler; salmon, chicken dated 2.10, steak dated 2.8. Person in charge discarded. Cream not dated. Person in charge dated.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in bag. Clearly stated should remain frozen in bag, the removed and thawed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 100°. Placed potatoes on time control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge moved can opener to dish.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sin drain cover is missing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge moved phone.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty racks. Person in charge placed scoop in dish.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line are soiled.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 200ppm quat.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Jan 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two packages of vacuum packaged salmon with a remove from packaged label not removed from its reduced oxygen environment before being fully thawed. Person in charge disposed of the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (66F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at bar 400++ ppm chlorine. Person in charge dumped bucket out.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of vacuum packaged salmon with a remove from packaged label not removed from its reduced oxygen environment before being fully thawed. Person in charge disposed of the salmon.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two cracked raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of cracked raw shell egg. Observed two cracked raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding) above chill line in flip-top cooler for 30 mins per person in charge. Person in charge placed in below section of cooler to cool. Observed double metal door reach in cooler: individual butter (45F - Cold Holding); yogurt cup (56F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding) left over from breakfast buffet, out for an hour per person in charge. Discussed time control with person in charge.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk opened previous morning shift per employee not date marked. Employee added date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in kitchen missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels.
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 one food employees onsite hired over 60 days missing food handler training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed flat top utensil with melted handle on cook line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle filled with clear liquid at bar labeled multi-Quat sanitizer at 0ppm quat. Discussed with person in charge.
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs above liquid eggs and pancake mix in reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf of reach in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell egg in open case of eggs in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Y-splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breakers. Person in charge added two vacuum breakers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at all hand washing station in kitchen and bar. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge added napkins to hand washing stations.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge could not locate written plan for breakfast buffet. Provided blank for to person in charge.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed milk opened on 1/6 per person in charge, in reach in cooler not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.
Carbon dioxide/helium/nitrogen tanks not adequately secured. Observed white pressurized nitrogen tank near mop sink not secured to wall.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed sports drink on main cook line flip-top cooler. Employee removed drink from food area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans stacked on storage rack with visible moisture.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black/green mold like substance on walk-in cooler gaskets.
Nov 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification onsite.
Oct 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification onsite.
Aug 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed secondary Y splitter on mop sink hose Bibb missing two vacuum breakers.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification onsite.
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. No proof of food handler training for employees hired over 60 days.
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut melons (62F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding); individual butter (71-74F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter cut melons (62F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding); individual butter (71-74F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (56F - Cold Holding). Out since 6 am per person in charge. See stop sale. Discussed and provided paper work for time control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (125F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed secondary Y splitter on mop sink hose Bibb missing two vacuum breakers.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification onsite.
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. No proof of food handler training for employees hired over 60 days.
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed liquid pancake mix in reach in cooler with 7/31 date mark. Observed liquid waffle mix in reach in cooler with 7/31 date mark. Observed one gallon of milk 1/4 full missing date mark. Observed one quart partially filled half n half missing date mark. Person in charge unable to determine when opened.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed nuts, dried fruit, sugar, granola on display at buffets bar without covers. Observed cut fruit and muffins on display next to bar without sneeze guard. Observed whole uncovered apples kept next to cut fruit Discussed with person in charge.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut melons (62F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding); individual butter (71-74F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter cut melons (62F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding); individual butter (71-74F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (56F - Cold Holding). Out since 6 am per person in charge. See stop sale. Discussed and provided paper work for time control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (125F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed secondary Y splitter on mop sink hose Bibb missing two vacuum breakers.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed two gallons of milk missing date mark, opened previous day during AM shift per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark.
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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by coffee machines missing paper towels. Observed hand washing station next to buffet line missing paper towels. 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. No proof of food handler training for employees hired over 60 days.
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
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by buffet inside kitchen has no hot water. Person in charge had maintenance fix faucet and intake hose. Sink has hot water at 110F by end of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium/nitrogen tanks not adequately secured. Observed pressurized nitrogen tank next to bag n box rack not secured. Discussed with person in charge.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from reduced oxygen packaging while defrosted in reach in cooler. Person in charge cut open all reduced oxygen packaged fish in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed 12 plastic juice containers on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed 1 case of candy bars on floor in walk-in freezer.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed six rubber spatulas with burn marks and melted plastic on handles.
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