ARNOLD'S LOUNGE
3912 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.824.8738
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice machine has black mold like substance on it.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor by back door.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop is on a soiled surface.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near cook line.
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.
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.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed four co2 tanks not secured near ice machine.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed deflector plate interior of ice machine rusty.
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.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs inside same container as cooked baked potatoes. Person in charge removed eggs, no visible contamination observed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed street corn with date mark 5/16 and beer cheese with date mark 4/16 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream packets (49F - Cold Holding); butter packets (51F - Cold Holding); ambient raw shell dozen eggs (60F - Cold Holding); half n half (52F - Cold Holding); 26 one pound butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); 10lb 5 cheese shredded blend (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (48F - Cold Holding); provolone slices (52F - Cold Holding) Ambient air of walk-in cooler is 60F, person in charge is unable to determine how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream packets (49F - Cold Holding); butter packets (51F - Cold Holding); ambient raw shell dozen eggs (60F - Cold Holding); half n half (52F - Cold Holding); 26 one pound butter (50-51F - Cold Holding); 10lb 5 cheese shredded blend (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (48F - Cold Holding); provolone slices (52F - Cold Holding) Ambient air of walk-in cooler is 60F, person in charge is unable to determine how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food manager training
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by freezer missing towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any certified food handler training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station at freezer
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.