Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine
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5 Prawn St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine has been subject to escalating enforcement action following a pattern of high-priority violations across four inspections from February 2025 to February 2026. The facility recorded 25 total violations, averaging 6.25 per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2—with high-priority violations appearing in three of the four inspections on record. High-priority findings included management awareness failures, handwashing facility deficiencies, improper time-as-control procedures, employee health policy violations, and inadequate consumer advisories. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 documented 30 violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic), with an administrative complaint recommended. The previous inspection on July 7, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after identifying 18 violations including management awareness and proper handwashing failures. An administrative complaint was also recommended following the September 8, 2025 inspection. No emergency closures have been issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine had?
- Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine find?
- Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on July 28, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Hugo's at Hotel Amalga in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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