Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

35 Hypolita St Ste 101, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Overview

Cafe del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine has accumulated 147 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fines on record. The most frequently cited violations involve chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory issues. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show a pattern of warnings and callbacks, with multiple high-priority violations documented in 2024 and 2025, though the facility has complied during follow-up visits.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
147Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine had?
Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine find?
Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Cafe Del Hidalgo in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.

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