Arnold's Lounge

3912 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Arnold's Lounge four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Arnold's Lounge'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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed baked potatoes from previous days afternoon shift missing date mark.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near cook line.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one cooks food handler from ServSafe only.

53B-03-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing station on service bar off kitchen.

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed four co2 tanks not secured near ice machine.

51-11-4

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed deflector plate interior of ice machine rusty.

14-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezer soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bag of lettuce in walk-in cooler rotten. Person in charge voluntarily threw away. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 6 cracked raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.

01B-14-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified manager present for establishment. Previous certified manager left per person in charge. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen soiled with construction debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving for dry storage no smooth, non absorbent. Person in charge will have shelves sealed. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-47-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arnold's Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arnold's Lounge on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arnold's Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arnold's Lounge.

How does Arnold's Lounge compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Arnold's Lounge most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Arnold's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Arnold's Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Arnold's Lounge 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 Arnold's Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arnold's Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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