HUGO'S AT HOTEL AMALGA
5 PRAWN ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 561.207.2790
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting out on counter; Eggs 79F; ( - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining lettuce. Person in charge removed paper towel.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw lamb. Person in charge moved Chen to bottom.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Broken shell egg in case of eggs in walk in cooler. Person in charge disposed of egg.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Non food grade paper towel lining lettuce.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting out on counter; Eggs 79F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs sitting on counter 79F. In reach in cooler; guacamole 50F, tomatoes 49F; ( - Cold Holding) Out only 2 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge replaced paper towels.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand washing sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack. Person in charge removed label.
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Call 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. Establishment does not have a food manager.
Feb 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed sealed in bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 61F. Placed on time control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line; Sausage 109F; ( - Hot Holding) Placed on time control and documented
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in kitchen is not secured.
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. Salmon in kitchen thawed in sealed bag. Box clearly states should remain frozen until thawed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees apron hanging with dry goods. Person in charge removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar. Person in charge posted hand washing Singh.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer on bar floor. Person in charge picked up sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/seasoning not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Sep 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 triple sink at bar removed. Person in charge is having bar glasses and utensils cleaned in kitchen dish washer. Also observed hand washing station moved to where triple sink was on plans.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for cold smoke salmon. Person in charge is contacting distributor for parasite destruction letter before serving salmon. Person in charge received parasite destruction.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) in top section of flip-top cooler for approximately one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler too cool. Discussed using empty food pans to close gaps in top section of cooler too cool preserve cold air.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (120F - Hot Holding); oatmeal (119F - Hot Holding). Observed sausage under heat lamp not throughly keeping all links 135 or above. Discussed steak well options with person in charge. Observed oatmeal in steak well for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge turned steam well up to reheat oat meal. All product planed to be thrown out at end of breakfast. Discussed time contol with person in charge.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster and clam tags missing last date sold.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on drink bar missing paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 triple sink at bar removed. Person in charge is having bar glasses and utensils cleaned in kitchen dish washer. Also observed hand washing station moved to where triple sink was on plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on drink bar missing soap.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw oysters. Provided consumer advisory to person in charge and they posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station on drink bar missing sign.
Stored food not covered. Observed French onion soup, cut tomato in walk-in cooler not covered. Person in charge added covers and date marks.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by drink counter in kitchen missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by drink counter in kitchen missing soap. Person in charge added soap.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station by drink counter in kitchen missing hand washing sign. Person in charge will add provided sign or have eco lab add sign.
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.