Hugo's at Hotel Amalga
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
90
Score
Public records show five inspections at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Still no food manager on staff. 30 day extension given. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 61F. Placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed sealed in bag.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in kitchen is not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar. Person in charge posted hand washing Singh. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer on bar floor. Person in charge picked up sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/seasoning not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: No person in charge onsite of hotel, no plans received by plan review **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-03-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on drink bar missing soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster and clam tags missing last date sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on drink bar missing paper towels.
31B-02-4
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 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. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French onion soup, cut tomato in walk-in cooler not covered. Person in charge added covers and date marks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station on drink bar missing sign.
31B-04-4
35
Feb 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hugo's at Hotel Amalga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga.
How does Hugo's at Hotel Amalga compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Hugo's at Hotel Amalga most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Hugo's at Hotel Amalga's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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