Inspection Report

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ARNOLD'S LOUNGE

3912 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3357786
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377046
DBPR license6500061

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#1High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – 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
#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – 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 **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by freezer missing towels.

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station at freezer

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.