Hilton Historic Bayfront
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
50
Score
Hilton Historic Bayfront has been inspected nine times since 2022. Hilton Historic Bayfront was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Hilton Historic Bayfront's latest score of 50 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and lambs over ready to eat shrimp. Person in charge moved cooked shrimp to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 55F. Person in charge threw waffle batter away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front of house, spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream and milk not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment does not have test strips for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour. Person in charge removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones in back above warmer. Person in charge removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Major remodel of food service area. Instructed person in charge to submit plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Time extension given per RP. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food bare hand contact a burrito and strawberries when plating food. Discussed with employee. No visible contamination observed.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device to independently test high temperature sanitation of dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - 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 Major remodel of food service area. Instructed person in charge to submit plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
70
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above cooked chicken on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged and placed raw on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Cutting boards on flip-top coolers stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing out rag in hand washing station. Observed hand washing station sink bowl filled with ice. Discussed with person in charge.
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under triple sink wash basin. Person in charge has food container collecting water.
29-11-4
67
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one raw shell egg with broken shell in walk-in cooler. Person in charge disposed of egg. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under hand washing station at bar soiled with black debris.
36-73-4
82
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (77F - Cold Holding) left in plastic container placed on top shelf next to salt and pepper. Taken out to soften up to make a dish per person in charge.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb in prep area next to walk-in cooler with attached green hose missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
74
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Cutting boards stained with food debris.
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Historic Bayfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Historic Bayfront on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Historic Bayfront?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Historic Bayfront.
How does Hilton Historic Bayfront compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Hilton Historic Bayfront most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Hilton Historic Bayfront's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Historic Bayfront have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hilton Historic Bayfront 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 Hilton Historic Bayfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Historic Bayfront is inspected around three times per year on average.
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