Hampton Inn
2050 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501530
What drove the grade
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection4 intermediate, 4 basic-16
- Extension granted on Sep 15Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Time extended.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Counters are clean.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Time extended to comply with submitting plans.
More time given
- First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
3 compartment sink is not large enough to wash largest dish.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Counters and prep surfaces in kitchen are dusty.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand washing sink is blocked by food trays.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/. Establishment is under going a renovation without plan review approval. Plans at the state indicate a Hobart dish machine in kitchen. 3 compartment sink is not large enough to wash largest their largest pice of equipment.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bottle water on floor in kitchen. Coffee pots on the floor. Person in charge moved both to store properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Non food contact surfaces are dusty due to renovation. Front of coolers, freezers on top of surfaces are dusty.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Missing at 3 Compartment sink in kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor in kitchen is dusty.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.