Question 1

How many health inspections has HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT had?

Accepted Answer

HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Management awareness.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

Accepted Answer

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

Accepted Answer

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

Question 6

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

Accepted Answer

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

HILTON GARDEN INN ST AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT

Inspection History (12)

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