Hampton Inn

2050 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Hampton Inn has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in St. Augustine average 80, so Hampton Inn trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - 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.

53B-09-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks and spoons not presented handle first on breakfast buffet.

25-02-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

May 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) breakfast buffet: butter (66F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (64F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding). Provided Time As A Public Health Control form and person in charge filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris in ice.

23-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. 1) waffle irons soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1) reach in freezer in kitchen has build up of ice

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn.

How does Hampton Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Hampton Inn most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 80.

Has Hampton Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hampton Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hampton Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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